Day Night Test
Pink ball under lights, first played at Adelaide in November 2015
Overview
Australia and New Zealand contested the first day night Test in November 2015, using a pink ball visible under floodlights. Attendance and television figures improved markedly for the twilight sessions. Most day night Tests have since been played in Australia, Asia and the West Indies.
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