Forgetting the success of the first Test match played in Perth, now is the time for Team India to focus on the second Test of the series. The second test match of the series between India and Australia is in Adelaide. This test match will start from December 6, which will be played day and night, in which pink ball will be used. Due to the use of pink ball, it is also called pink ball test. Now pink ball also has its own temperament. The test matches played here also have their own interesting stories, out of which there are 5 such things which are mandatory to know. Due to those 5 big things, the excitement of the Pink Ball Test to be played between India and Australia in Adelaide has also increased.
First 2 interesting facts about pink ball test
Now you might be wondering what are those 5 big things about the Pink Ball Test? The first thing is that for the 23rd time in the history of cricket, the world will be enjoying the Pink Ball Test. But the second thing is even more interesting, which you will be tickled to know and that is that all the 22 pink ball tests played so far have reached their results. Meaning their result is out. They have not been drawn.
These 3 things about pink ball test are also interesting
The third amazing thing is that out of the last 22 pink ball tests, there have been only 5 in which the game has gone till the last i.e. 5th day. At the same time, the results of the two tests have come out in just two days, which is the fourth important thing about the pink ball test. 5th and last thing is that India is competing in Adelaide with the team which is most experienced in playing Pink Ball Test. Australia is the only team which has played 10 or more Tests.
Pink balls are dangerous for batsmen!
When the test is day-night, the competition between ball and bat also increases. More swing present in pink ball makes the job of batsmen difficult. The seam of this ball remains intact for a long time, which helps the bowlers for a longer period of time. And as Australian batsman Steve Smith has also said – Pink ball is quite unpredictable. In this you need more focus.