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

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India played their first pink ball Test in November 2019 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, against Bangladesh. Since then, the team has shown great form in this format, winning three out of four matches. The only loss came against Australia at Adelaide in 2020. Here’s a look at India’s journey in pink ball Tests so far.

India’s Record in Pink Ball Test Matches

1. November 2019: India vs Bangladesh (Kolkata)
   India’s first-ever pink ball Test was played at Eden Gardens. The hosts dominated the game, winning by an innings and 46 runs. Ishant Sharma starred with the ball, taking 9 wickets in the match (5/22 and 4/56). Virat Kohli scored 136, becoming the first Indian to hit a century in a Day-Night Test.
2. December 2020: India vs Australia (Adelaide)
   In their first pink ball Test in Australia, India batted first but were bowled out for just 36 runs in the second innings. This remains India’s lowest-ever Test total. Australia won the match comfortably, handing India their only defeat in this format so far.
3. February 2021: India vs England (Ahmedabad)
   During England’s tour of India, the teams played a pink ball Test at Ahmedabad. Axar Patel was the standout bowler, taking 11 wickets in the match. England could only manage 112 and 81 runs in their two innings. India chased down a 49-run target with ease, winning by 10 wickets.
4. March 2022: India vs Sri Lanka (Bengaluru)
   India faced Sri Lanka in their latest pink ball Test. Shreyas Iyer played a key role with a knock of 92, while Jasprit Bumrah took five wickets in the first innings. India declared their second innings at 303/9, setting a massive target. Despite a fighting century from Dimuth Karunaratne, Sri Lanka fell short by 238 runs.

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