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The Dark Knight of Day-Night Tests: Which Team Dominates the Pink-Ball Tests?

Top 4 Teams with most wins in Pink-Ball tests 

Team India’s ongoing pink-ball Test against Australia in Adelaide will be the 23rd day-night Test match, with Australia holding the best win record in this format. Out of the four day-night test that India has played, their only loss came against Australia in Adelaide during the 2020-21 tour. Let’s have a look at the top 4 teams with most wins in pink-ball tests.  

When the ICC noticed a potential decline in Test cricket, changes were made which made the format appealing to all generations. The council introduced day-night matches played with a pink ball, the first day-night match was held in the 2015 Adelaide Oval between Australia and New Zealand. Since then, the day-night matches have brought in a sense of excitement for cricket fans. 

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#3 How many pink ball tests has Sri Lanka and England won?

Sri Lanka and England have both won 2 day-night matches. Although, Sri Lanka’s record is better compared to England’s, as Sri Lanka has won two day-night matches out of 4. Whereas, England won 2 matches out of 7.  

Sri Lanka has played its four matches against Pakistan, West Indies, Australia, and India. Sri Lanka won two matches against Pakistan and West Indies, and England won two of the day-night matches against West Indies and New Zealand.   

How many pink ball tests has Sri Lanka and England won
How many pink ball tests has Sri Lanka and England won

#2 How many pink ball tests has India won?  

India has played 4 day-night tests, out of which they won 3. The wins came against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and England, and the games held were home games for India. Team India’s only defeat in pink-ball Tests was against Australia in Adelaide. In this match, India recorded their lowest-ever test total, a record-low 36.  

How many pink ball tests has India won
How many pink ball tests has India won, X.com

#1 How many Pink ball Tests has Australia Won?

Australia has played the most day-night tests, they played 12 of them. Out of which they won 11, this makes them the most dominant team in this format. Since 2015, they have consistently hosted at least one pink-ball Test each summer. They only lost in a day-night test, and it was against the West Indies at the Gabba, where they lost by a narrow eight-run margin in a thrilling contest. 

How many Pink ball Tests has Australia Won
How many Pink ball Tests has Australia Won, X.com

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