An Overview of First four Pink-ball Test Matches

August 17 (CRICKETNMORE) Ahead of England's inaugural day-night Test against West Indies at Edgbaston this Thursday, lets take a look at the first four pink-ball Tests played in the history of the game.

1.Australia v New Zealand at Adelaide in November 2015

Adelaide hosted the first day-night test match with the pink ball. Australia beat New Zealand by 3 wickets. Josh Hazlewood of Australia took 9 wickets in the test match and won the player of the match award.

Match Summary

New Zealand - 202 & 208

Australia - 224 & 187/7

Result - Australia won by 3 wickets

Player of the Match - Josh Hazlewood (3/66 &6/70) of Australia

 

2. Pakistan vs West Indies at Dubai in October 2016

Pakistan beat West Indies by 56 runs in the second test match played under lights at Dubai International Stadium. Azhar Ali scored triple century for Pakistan and played an important role in the victory.

Match Summary

Pakistan - 579/3 & 123

West Indies - 357 & 289

Result - Pakistan won by 56 runs

Player of the Match - Azhar Ali (302) of Pakistan

 

3. Australia vs South Africa at Adelaide in November 2016

Adelaide hosted its second day-night test, with Australia taking on South Africa. Australia comfortably beat South Africa by 7 wickets

Match Summary

South Africa - 259/9 dec. & 250

Australia - 383 & 127/2

Result - Australia won by 7 wickets

Player of the Match - Usman Khawaja (145) of Australia

 

4. Australia vs Pakistan at Brisbane in December 2016

Australia registered their third test victory in day-night test match when they beat Pakistan in thrilling match by 39 runs

Match Summary

Australia - 429 & 202/5 dec.

Pakistan - 142 & 450

Result - Australia won by 39 runs

Player of the Match - Asad Shafiq (137) of Pakistan

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