What is Australia’s Record in Pink-Ball Tests?

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Australia will host India in the second Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at Adelaide from December 6. This Day-Night Test will be played with a pink ball, adding to the excitement. Australia has been the most dominant team in pink-ball cricket, with an impressive record.

Australia’s Record in Pink-Ball Test Matches:

1. November 2015: Australia vs New Zealand (Adelaide)
   Australia hosted New Zealand in the first-ever pink-ball Test. The game was a closely contested one, but Australia managed to win by 3 wickets, starting their dominance in this format.
2. November 2016: Australia vs South Africa (Adelaide)
   In their second pink-ball Test, Australia faced South Africa. The hosts secured a comfortable 7-wicket victory.
3. December 2016: Australia vs Pakistan (Brisbane)
   Against Pakistan in Brisbane, Australia continued their winning streak. They won the match by 39 runs after a strong bowling performance in the final innings.
4. December 2017: Australia vs England (Adelaide)
   Australia played their fourth pink-ball Test against England. They outplayed the visitors and registered a convincing 120-run win.
5. 2019: Three Pink-Ball Tests
   Australia dominated the format in 2019, playing three pink-ball Tests:
   • Beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 40 runs.
   • Defeated Pakistan by an innings and 48 runs.
   • Outclassed New Zealand by 296 runs.
6. 2021-2022: Matches Against England and West Indies
   Australia beat England twice in pink-ball Tests, winning by 275 runs in 2021 and by 146 runs in 2022. Later in 2022, they secured a massive 419-run victory against West Indies.
7. March 2024: Australia vs West Indies (Adelaide)
   Australia’s unbeaten streak ended in 2024 when they lost to West Indies by just 8 runs.

Australia’s Adelaide Record

Adelaide has been Australia’s most successful venue for pink-ball Tests. They have played seven matches here and won all of them, making it a fortress for the hosts in Day-Night games.

With their strong record in pink-ball Tests and an unbeaten streak in Adelaide, Australia will be tough to beat. As they gear up to face India in the second Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy, fans can expect another thrilling contest under the lights.

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