Pink Ball
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Why has ICC approved pink ball trial for Day Tests? Board also brings IPL-like rule in ODIs, T20Is
Cricket | Jun 02, 2026, 11:42 AM ISTThe Pink Ball Test matches have been in practice since November 2015. These matches were introduced to cater to more spectators after their working hours. Meanwhile, the ICC has also introduced an IPL-like rule in the ODIs and T20Is.
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When was the pink ball used in first-class cricket for the first time?
Cricket | Dec 02, 2025, 09:39 PM ISTEngland and Australia are set to face each other in the second Ashes Test under the lights from December 4 at the Gabba in Brisbane. Ahead of the clash, let us have a look at the time when the pink ball was used for the first time in first-class cricket.
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'Pink ball is a completely different game, find it tricky': Steve Smith not a fan of day-night Tests
Cricket | Jul 13, 2025, 10:03 PM ISTThe ball seemed and swung around all day in Kingston, Jamaica, at the Sabina Park and Australia were skittled for 225 after choosing to bat first. The West Indies lost a wicket in the night session, but will be keen to get the runs with the bat, which has been their Achilles' Heel in the series.
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WI vs AUS 3rd Test Live: When and where to watch West Indies vs Australia pink-ball Test in India?
Cricket | Jul 12, 2025, 11:30 AM ISTThis is only the second time that a day-night Test is taking place in the Caribbean and a first in seven years as the West Indies hope to take a leaf out of their success from the Gabba Test a year and a half ago and avoid a whitewash against Australia.
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Australia and England to play day-night Test at MCG in 2027 to celebrate 150th anniversary of format
Cricket | Mar 11, 2025, 12:59 PM ISTAustralia and England faced each other in 1877 in the first ever Test match in history. The same two teams will lock horns in 2027 at the iconic MCG to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the format. It will be a pink-ball Test match as Cricket Australia wishes to cash in on global TV ratings.
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Day-Night Test set to return to West Indies in 2025 after 7 years
Cricket | Mar 03, 2025, 04:26 PM ISTWest Indies are set to England, Ireland, Australia and Pakistan this year in the home season. Now add to that the day-night Test, and the fans will be excited for some thrilling action in 2025 at different venues. Apart from these teams in Men's cricket, they will host Women's World Cup qualifiers.
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India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate hopeful for comeback vs Australia on day 2 in Adelaide
Cricket | Dec 07, 2024, 07:03 AM ISTIndia's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate is highly impressed with India's budding allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy. Nitish Reddy played a counterattacking innings of 42 off just 54 deliveries, studded with three boundaries and as many sixes.
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IND vs AUS: Floodlight failure interrupts pink-ball Test multiple times in Adelaide on day 1 | WATCH
Cricket | Dec 06, 2024, 04:41 PM ISTThe pink ball Test between India and Australia got underway today in Adelaide. The opening day saw India getting bundled out for 180 runs in the first innings with Mitchell Starc picking six wickets. However, floodlights going off multiple times was the major talking point of the day.
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Mitchell Starc equals world record with Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal in Adelaide
Cricket | Dec 06, 2024, 12:37 PM ISTThe pink-ball Test between India and Australia got underway today in Adelaide. After opting to bat first, India got off to a horrible start with Yashasvi Jaiswal getting out off the very first ball to Mitchell Starc. The left-arm pacer of Australia created a unique feat with the wicket.
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India's record in pink-ball Test cricket: Virat Kohli's dominance to infamous 36 all-out
Sports | Nov 30, 2024, 11:49 PM ISTAfter a dominant and record-breaking win in the first Test match against Australia, the Indian cricket team will enter the second match in Adelaide with a bit of caution as they suffered an embarrassing defeat in their last pink-ball Test against Australia.
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The Pink which led to the sink: Amid debates over pitch, the Pink Ball factor remains undermined
Cricket | Feb 26, 2021, 01:02 PM ISTThe one thing which has remained undermined in most conversations surrounding batting collapses has been the irregularities surrounding the pink ball.
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IND vs ENG | Umesh, Jasprit, Kuldeep in?: India's ideal XI for Pink Ball Test against England
Cricket | Feb 23, 2021, 06:26 PM ISTFor India, the contemplation will resort to whether having more pacers than spinners or adding more batting depth to the existing lineup with more all-rounders
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Twilight phase, visibility issue, spinners an afterthought; How pink ball will behave at Motera
Cricket | Feb 23, 2021, 10:00 AM ISTInferring from Kolkata Test in November 2019 and the available numbers from the Day-Night Tests played across the globe to date, here is a guide to the second Pink Ball Test that India will stage, in Ahmedabad.
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Pink-Ball Test, Day 1: Under pressure India struggle to 107/3 at tea as Pujara falls
Sports | Dec 17, 2020, 04:30 PM ISTCheteshwar Pujara's ultra-defensive approach became his own undoing as India crawled to 107 for 3 at tea after being choked for runs by an inspired Australia on the opening day of the first Day/Night Test in Adelaide on Thursday.
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AUS vs IND, 1st Test: How different are Day-Night Tests from traditional games in Australia
Cricket | Dec 16, 2020, 07:43 PM ISTIndia, barring last week's first-class game, only made their debut in this format of Test cricket in November 2019 at home, comfortably beating Bangladesh, but now have a far bigger challenge to overcome when they face Tim Paine's men on Thursday.
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'We have the attack to take 20 wickets': Ajinkya Rahane ahead of 1st test
Sports | Dec 15, 2020, 06:30 PM ISTWhile addressing a pre-match press conference in Adelaide on December 15, Indian Cricket Team batsman, Ajinkya Rahane spoke ahead of the first test match between India and Australia.
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AUS vs IND: Will KL Rahul get a chance in pink-ball Test at Adelaide?
Cricket Ki Baat | Dec 14, 2020, 08:40 PM ISTWith the opening Test being less than a week away from its start, both Australia and India are trying to find the best opening combination. While Mayank Agarwal is most likely to open the innings in the pink-ball Test
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Australia vs India: Watch KL Rahul in full swing facing pink ball in training
Cricket | Nov 17, 2020, 03:53 PM ISTKL Rahul, who is back in the Test squad after playing his last match in August shares a post slugging the pink ball during a practice session in Sydney
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Ahmedabad to host pink ball Test against England: Sourav Ganguly
Cricket | Oct 20, 2020, 06:42 PM ISTEngland are slated to visit India from January-March for five Tests and a limited-overs series.
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Our bowlers will be raring to go: Cheteshwar Pujara on pink-ball Test in Australia
Cricket | Jun 19, 2020, 08:55 AM ISTPujara also felt that the Australian fast bowlers, who are far more experienced in day-night Tests than Indians, will get a lot of pace and bounce off the pitch.