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Home / News / Sports News / #NewsBytesExplainer: What makes Day-Night Test special?
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    #NewsBytesExplainer: What makes Day-Night Test special?

    Rajdeep Saha
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    Last updated on Nov 01, 2019, 02:49 pm
    #NewsBytesExplainer: What makes Day-Night Test special?
  • India and Bangladesh are set to play their maiden Day-Night Test, this month.

    The historic Test is scheduled to be held at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata from November 22.

    There is a lot of hype around India's first ever pink-ball Test. Critics and experts have been sharing their views and suggestions.

    Here we decode what actually makes a Day-Night Test special.

  • In this article
    Major differences between the two Test formats Pink ball is used for Day-Night Test matches What are the differences between the pink and red ball? Day-Night Tests to bring crowd back into the stadiums Dew factor plays a major role in D/N Tests Conditions will test players as well 11 D/N Tests have been played so far
  • Difference

    Major differences between the two Test formats

    Major differences between the two Test formats
  • The first major difference between the two formats is the timing of the match.

    A Day-Night Test is generally played between 2-9 PM.

    The first break is around 4 PM and then the next is at 6.40 PM.

    We have a 20-minute tea-break and a 40-minute supper break.

    Six hours of play happens in D/N tests and 90 overs are bowled in a day.

  • Pink ball

    Pink ball is used for Day-Night Test matches

    Pink ball is used for Day-Night Test matches
  • Test cricket has seen the red ball being used in its long history. However, the ball faces visibility issues under the lights.

    Unlike limited-overs cricket, the white ball is not used in Tests as it deteriorates rapidly and does not last for 80 overs as per the rules.

    Hence, one sees the usage of the pink ball, which is visible even under the floodlights.

  • Pink and Red balls

    What are the differences between the pink and red ball?

    What are the differences between the pink and red ball?
  • The pink ball has evoked a lot of views among the experts.

    Notably, the leather is heavily dyed than a red ball. This helps pink balls preserve its color and visibility as it wears down.

    Meanwhile, the pink ball has a black seam, whereas, the red ball has a white seam.

    Notably, the pink ball also swings less than the red ball.

  • Crowd

    Day-Night Tests to bring crowd back into the stadiums

    Day-Night Tests to bring crowd back into the stadiums
  • Test cricket is witnessing a dwindling popularity and that is evident by the lack of fans in stadiums for the matches.

    The concept of D/N Test was brought to help people enjoy the game and get a new experience.

    Moreover, people can finish their work and enter the stadium to watch the match in the evening.

    That's a major plus.

  • Dew factor

    Dew factor plays a major role in D/N Tests

    Dew factor plays a major role in D/N Tests
  • The dew factor is crucial in a Day-Night Test match.

    If there is dew, then batting becomes much more easier under the floodlights as the match progresses.

    The ball gets wet and this makes spinners and pacers ineffective.

    To counter the dew factor, the pitch needs to have more grass on it.

    Also, the grass needs to be thin and low on the outfield.

  • Information

    Conditions will test players as well

  • Players playing Test matches under the floodlights will experience things differently. They need to adjust their plans and approach. The visibility of a fading pink ball can test batsmen. Also, players will see a change in their body-clock in relation to the timings.

  • Tests

    11 D/N Tests have been played so far

    11 D/N Tests have been played so far
  • The first Day-Night Test was played between Australia and New Zealand in 2015 at the Adelaide Oval.

    Australia won that match by three wickets.

    Since then, another 10 matches have been played so far.

    The last Test was between Australia and Sri Lanka in January 2019.

    Three more D/N Tests have been lined up.

    Besides India-Bangladesh, the Aussies are set for two D/N matches.

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