What was the first pink-ball Test match?


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First Pink-Ball Test Match 🏏🌙

The first-ever pink-ball Test match was played between Australia and New Zealand at the Adelaide Oval, Australia, from November 27 to 29, 2015.

Match Details:

  • Teams: Australia vs New Zealand

  • Venue: Adelaide Oval, Australia

  • Date: November 27-29, 2015

  • Result: Australia won by 3 wickets

  • Man of the Match: Josh Hazlewood (Australia) – 9 wickets in the match

Why a Pink Ball?

  • The traditional red ball was difficult to see under artificial lights.

  • The pink ball was introduced to enhance visibility for day-night Test matches.

  • This match marked the beginning of day-night Test cricket, making the format more accessible to fans worldwide.

🔹 Since then, many teams have played pink-ball Tests, with India hosting its first in 2019 against Bangladesh at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.