Australia is set to face India in the 2nd Test of the series, staged under the lights with a pink ball. The Australians boast a perfect record at the Adelaide Oval, having won all seven of their previous pink-ball Test matches at this venue.
Historically, Australia has been formidable in Day-Night Tests, with only one loss across 12 matches, which occurred earlier this year against the West Indies in Brisbane. Notably, no pink-ball Test has resulted in a draw in the past, highlighting the typically decisive nature of these matches.
Fast bowler Mitchell Starc has made a remarkable impact in these Day-Night encounters, achieving a bowling strike rate of 36.5, with 66 wickets to his name—making him the only bowler to exceed 50 wickets in this format.
For visiting teams, scoring centuries has proven challenging in Australia, with only four players achieving this feat in the 22 pink-ball Tests played so far. Indian cricket star Virat Kohli remains the lone Indian to have registered a half-century in a Day-Night Test in Australia, having done so during the team’s only other appearance in 2020.
Interestingly, India faced a disheartening moment during their last Day-Night Test at the Adelaide Oval, where they recorded their lowest Test score of 36 runs despite initially leading the match. This serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of cricket, where even the strongest teams can face unexpected challenges.
As the match unfolds, cricket fans are eager to see whether India can learn from past experiences and rise to the occasion against the challenging Australian team, making for an exciting contest ahead.