Following a stunning victory in Perth, India is set to take on Australia in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Adelaide, which will feature the iconic pink ball. This day/night Test is expected to be a significant challenge for India, testing their skills under lights and in unique conditions.
India’s record in Pink Ball Test
India has an impeccable record in the three-day/night Tests they have played at home. However, their sole pink-ball Test on foreign soil, played in Australia, ended in a crushing defeat where they were bowled out for just 36 runs in one innings.
| Result | Opposition | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Won by inns & 46 runs | Bangladesh | Eden Gardens | 2019 |
| Lost by 8 wickets | Australia | Adelaide | 2020 |
| India won by 10 wickets | England | Ahmedabad | 2021 |
| India won by 238 runs | Sri Lanka | Bengaluru | 2022 |
What happened the last time India played pink ball Test in Adelaide?
In the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020/21, India opted to bat first and posted a total of 244 runs, with then-captain Virat Kohli leading the charge with a composed 74-run knock. Australia’s pace duo Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins were instrumental with the ball, claiming four and three wickets, respectively. In response, Australia faltered and were bowled out for 191, largely due to a brilliant spell by India’s R Ashwin, who dismantled the batting lineup with four crucial wickets.
All matches of Pink Ball Test
| Column 1 | Teams | Match | Match Date | Venue | Result & Scorecard |
| 1 | Australia vs New Zealand | 3rd Match | 27-11-2015 | Adelaide | Australia won by 3 wickets |
| 2 | Pakistan vs West Indies | 2nd Match | 13-10-2016 | Dubai | Pakistan won by 56 runs |
| 3 | Australia vs South Africa | 3rd Match | 24-11-2016 | Adelaide | Australia won by 7 wickets |
| 4 | Australia vs Pakistan | 1st Match | 15-12-2016 | Brisbane | Australia won by 39 runs |
| 5 | England vs West Indies | 1st Match | 17-08-2017 | Edgbaston | England won by an innings and 209 runs |
| 6 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | 2nd Match | 06-10-2017 | Dubai | Sri Lanka won by 68 runs |
| 7 | Australia vs England | 2nd Match | 02-12-2017 | Adelaide | Australia won by 120 runs |
| 8 | South Africa vs Zimbabwe | 1st Match | 26-12-2017 | Port Elizabeth | South Africa won by an innings and 120 runs |
| 9 | New Zealand vs England | 1st Match | 22-03-2018 | Auckland | New Zealand won by an innings and 49 runs |
| 10 | West Indies vs Sri Lanka | 3rd Match | 23-06-2018 | Bridgetown | Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets |
| 11 | Australia vs Sri Lanka | 1st Match | 24-01-2019 | Brisbane | Australia won by an innings and 40 runs |
| 12 | India vs Bangladesh | 2nd Match | 22-11-2019 | Kolkata | India won by an innings and 46 runs |
| 13 | Australia vs Pakistan | 2nd Match | 29-11-2019 | Adelaide | Australia won by an innings and 48 runs |
| 14 | Australia vs New Zealand | 1st Match | 12-12-2019 | Perth | Australia won by 296 runs |
| 15 | Australia vs India | 1st Match | 17-12-2020 | Adelaide | Australia won by 8 wickets |
| 16 | India vs England | 3rd Test | 24-02-2021 | Ahmedabad | India won by 10 wickets |
| 17 | Australia vs England Ashes Series 21-22 | 2nd Test | 16-12-2021 | Adelaide Oval | Australia won by 275 runs |
| 18 | Australia vs England The Ashes Series 21-22 | 5th Test | 14-01-2022 | Hobart | Australia won by 146 runs |
| 19 | India vs Sri Lanka | 2nd Test | 12-03-2022 | Bangalore | India won by 238 runs |
| 20 | Australia vs West Indies | 2nd Test | 08-12-2022 | Adelaide Oval | Australia won by 419 runs |
| 21 | New Zealand vs England | 1st Test | 16-02-2023 | Bay Oval | England won by 267 runs |
| 22 | Australia vs West Indies | 2nd Test | 25-01-2024 | Brisbane Cricket Ground | West Indies won by 8 runs |
| 23 | Australia vs India (Border Gavaskar Trophy) | 2nd Test | 06-12-2024 | Adelaide Oval | TBH |
| 24 | The Ashes Series 2025 | 2nd Test | 04-12-2025 | The Gabba, Brisbane | TBD |
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