The next challenge for the India Cricket Team is a daunting Pink Ball Test in Adelaide, starting from 6th December. After winning the Perth Test by 295 runs, India has showcased their brute power against the Aussies. But come the next game, the tips of the scale can go either way.
To be absolutely clear, India hasn’t played too many Day and Night Test matches over the last 5 years. In fact, Indi has played just 4 matches, 3 at home and 1 away. And in that India’s win record is good, 75%. But there is a catch, India has never won a Pink Ball Test away from home.
Overview of India’s Pink Ball Test Record
India have played 4 Pink Ball Test matches with their only loss coming against Australia in Adelaide.
| Result | Opposition | Venue | Year |
| Won by innings & 46 runs | Bangladesh | Eden Gardens | 2019 |
| Lost by 8 wickets | Australia | Adelaide | 2020 |
| Won by 10 wickets | England | Ahmedabad | 2021 |
| Won by 238 runs | Sri Lanka | Bengaluru | 2022 |
Against Bangladesh, England, and Sri Lanka, India has dominated Pink Ball Test cricket on home soil. But away from home, India’s only defeat came against Australia at Adelaide, the same venue where India will play their next game of the Border Gavaskar Trophy.
Back in 2020, India were defeated by 8 wickets by the hosts. The game is well known after India’s batting order crumbled as the visitors were bowled out for a low score of 36 runs. With a 1-0 lead after Perth’s victory, India will head into the game as favorites and will be keen to set the record straight.
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