India will face Australia in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Adelaide Oval from December 6. The IND vs AUS 2nd Test will be a Pink Ball Test, marking India’s fifth Day/Night Test match. Have you heard of the term “twilight period” in Pink Ball Tests? Let’s explore what it means and how it plays a crucial role in Day/Night matches.
What is twilight period in pink ball Test?
The twilight period in a Pink Ball Test refers to the transition from daylight to artificial lighting, making it a tricky phase for batters. During this time, players must adjust to changing visibility as the pink ball often exhibits unpredictable behavior.
Bowlers transition from shadows into bright light while delivering the ball, making it challenging for batters to maintain focus and track the bowler’s run-up and release.
Rohit Sharma, in 2021, highlighted the challenges batters face during the twilight period in a pink-ball Test.
“So far, I’ve only heard from my teammates that it plays on the mind. I played just one pink-ball Test against Bangladesh but didn’t get to bat during that twilight time when the sun was about to set,” Rohit stated during a press conference ahead of the pink-ball Test in 2021.
“It’s definitely a bit challenging as the weather and light change suddenly. You need to be extra cautious and focused, constantly talking to yourself. All batters are aware of these challenges. We just need to stay mindful of the situation and adapt our play accordingly.”
Twilight challenge in Adelaide
The day 1 is going to be very challengering with swing in morning with new ball and frensh pitch while the swing, seam movement will increase in the LED light in the evening. It will be a double attack to batters in Day/ Night match.
