Australia's pink-ball Test record
Australia's track record in pink-ball Tests is nothing short of outstanding and has resulted in a strong streak of dominance since its introduction in 2015. So let's take a look at Australia's record in pink-ball Tests.
The mighty Aussies have played 12 day-night Test matches so far, winning 11 and losing just one. This record is enough to leave opponents reeling, with the exception of India, the current WTC leaders, who will start the game with confidence after winning the first Test Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
The pink-ball Test between India and Australia will be the second game of the 5-match series. India currently leads the series 1-0 after securing a big win by 295 runs in the series opener.
Despite India's solid performance, they must be aware of Australia's strength in the pink-ball Test, especially in Adelaide where they suffered a defeat in their last meeting with the Australians in 2020.
Australia's pink-ball Test record
Australia have won 11 out of 12 pink-ball Tests and already have a lead heading into the demanding day-night Tests.
|
Total number of matches |
12 |
|
won |
11 |
| Lost |
1 |
| Most runs |
Marnus Labuschagne (894) |
India's record in pink-ball Tests
India has played no less than four pink-ball matches so far and won three of them. The only defeat was against Australia in Adelaide.
Virat Kohli has scored the most runs for India in day-night Tests with 277 in four matches while Ravichandran Ashwin is the most wicket-takers player for India with 18 wickets.
|
Total number of matches |
4 |
|
won |
3 |
|
Lost |
1 |
| Most runs |
Virat Kohli (277) |
| Most wickets |
Ravichandran Ashwin (18) |
India vs Australia Day-Night Test: What to Expect?
Playing in light conditions with the pink ball, Australia thrives on conditions that enhance their potent pace attack, with the likes of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and the captain Pat Cummins himself exploiting the momentum and seam movement of the ball.
These factors and their home advantage at venues such as the Adelaide Oval have made them a force to be reckoned with in day and night Test matches.
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India, the winners of the last two BGT matches in Australia, also look strong as ever after putting in a solid all-round performance in the India v Prime Ministers XI pink-ball practice match.
