Team India Record in Pink Ball Tests: Will IND vs AUS 2nd Test be their turning point?
The upcoming match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy is poised to take place in Adelaide, a ground that holds significant historical importance for the Indian cricket team, especially due to their challenging experience during the previous pink ball Test match against Australia there. Let’s look at Team India Record in Pink Ball Tests.
That infamous encounter not only marked a painful defeat but also highlighted the difficulties the team faced while adapting to the intense conditions of day-night Tests.
However, building on their recent revival, which includes a significant victory in Perth that has bolstered their confidence, India steps into this match as the favorites. The players are undoubtedly motivated to correct their past errors, and they will be eager to rewrite history against Australia in what promises to be a thrilling and highly anticipated contest.
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India’s Pink Ball Test Records: India’s challenges in day-night Tests
India has played four pink ball Test matches since this format started, and they have generally performed well. Their only notable loss was against Australia in Adelaide, which has stuck with both players and fans. When they play pink ball Tests at home, India shows strong control, especially against teams like Bangladesh, England, and Sri Lanka. In these matches, they delivered solid performances, proving their ability to handle the unique challenges of the pink ball and the day-night format.
However, their performance in away matches has not been as good. The loss in Australia in December 2020 serves as a reminder of their struggles. In that match in Adelaide, India lost by 8 wickets after a disappointing batting collapse. They were bowled out for just 36 runs in their first innings, one of the lowest scores in their history. This poor performance highlighted the mental and technical difficulties the Indian batsmen faced, setting the stage for their comeback as they get ready for the next match.
Team India’s Record in Pink Ball Tests
Teams Venue Date Winner
India vs Bangladesh Eden Gardens 2019 India won by 46 runs
India vs Australia Adelaide 2020 Australia won by 8 wickets
India vs England Ahmedabad 2021 India won by 10 wickets
India vs Sri Lanka Sri Lanka 2022 India won by 238 runs
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