<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/australia-cricket" rel="dofollow">Cricket Australia</a> has agreed to play its first overseas <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pink-ball-test" rel="dofollow">Day/Night Test</a>&nbsp;during the tour of the West Indies in June later this year, per the latest reports. Australia will play the third Test against the West Indies with the pink ball, should the planned upgrade to Sabina Park&rsquo;s floodlights be ticked off. CWI chief executive Chris Dehring said considering how the hosts pulled off the Gabba miracle last year, they wish to do one better, but this time in their home conditions.
During the last Pink-Ball Test between both teams in Brisbane in January 2024, West Indies pulled off one of their best away wins lately, ending Australia&rsquo;s domination under the lights in Tests. Seamer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/watch-injured-shamar-joseph-takes-seven-wickets-as-west-indies-record-maiden-test-win-in-australia-since-1997-684462" rel="dofollow">Shamar Joseph broke all shackles with his match-winning 7/68</a> in the final innings, helping West Indies win by just eight runs, which, unlike Australians, Dehring doesn&rsquo;t call (it) an upset. &nbsp;
"The last time we played Australia in Australia, we pulled off what they consider an upset &ndash; but we certainly don&rsquo;t," CWI chief executive Chris Dehring said. "We intend to go one better."
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Although Australia never lost a Day/Night before the Gabba bashing, playing 13 and winning 12 over the years, they never played one away from home; should it happen (in the Caribbean) this time, the pink ball will test the Aussies for the first time in overseas conditions.
Per the original itinerary, West Indies and Australia will play the first two Tests in Barbados and Grenada with the red ball; however, the third and final Test (in Jamaica) will be a Day/Night affair once the improvement to the ground&rsquo;s lights is finished, the CWI commented.
"We're open to it," Cricket Australia's scheduling and operations boss Peter Roach told cricket.com.au. "We're awaiting further information from Cricket West Indies about the successful installation of the new lights at Sabina Park.
"But we encourage teams to play day-night cricket here in Australia once a season, so when an opportunity to reciprocate comes up, we are very supportive.
"The planned lighting specifications look more than adequate to host day-night Test cricket, and provided these are met, then CWI and CA are aligned on playing the match as a day-night Test,&rdquo; he continued.
Meanwhile, Australia will play three Tests and five T20Is against the West Indies starting at June end, weeks after their WTC Final against South Africa at Lord&rsquo;s (beginning June 11).&nbsp;
<h2>Check out the schedule &ndash;</h2>
<ul>
<li>First Test: June 25-29, Bridgetown, Barbados</li>
<li>Second Test: July 3-7, St George's, Grenada</li>
<li>Third Test: July 12-16, Kingston, Jamaica</li>
<li>First T20I: July 20, Kingston, Jamaica</li>
<li>Second T20I: July 22, Kingston, Jamaica</li>
<li>Third T20I: July 25, Basseterre, St Kitts</li>
<li>Fourth T20I: July 26, Basseterre, St Kitts</li>
<li>Fifth T20I: July 28, Basseterre, St Kitts</li>
</ul>
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Australia held an unbeaten record in Day/Night Tests until last year, when the touring West Indies beat them at the Gabba in Brisbane by eight runs.

Cricket Australia has agreed to play its first overseas Day/Night Test during the tour of the West Indies in June later this year, per the latest reports. Australia will play the third Test against the West Indies with the pink ball, should the planned upgrade to Sabina Park’s floodlights be ticked off. CWI chief executive Chris Dehring said considering how the hosts pulled off the Gabba miracle last year, they wish to do one better, but this time in their home conditions. During the last Pink-Ball Test between both teams in Brisbane in January 2024, West Indies pulled off one of their best away wins lately, ending Australia’s domination under the lights in Tests. Seamer Shamar Joseph broke all shackles with his match-winning 7/68 in the final innings, helping West Indies win by just eight runs, which, unlike Australians, Dehring doesn’t call (it) an upset. "The last time we played Australia in Australia, we pulled off what they consider an upset – but we certainly don’t," CWI chief executive Chris Dehring said. "We intend to go one better." Also read | Pitch Controversy: BCCI draws line after teams complain of ‘lack of home advantage’ in IPL 2025 Although Australia never lost a Day/Night before the Gabba bashing, playing 13 and winning 12 over the years, they never played one away from home; should it happen (in the Caribbean) this time, the pink ball will test the Aussies for the first time in overseas conditions. Per the original itinerary, West Indies and Australia will play the first two Tests in Barbados and Grenada with the red ball; however, the third and final Test (in Jamaica) will be a Day/Night affair once the improvement to the ground’s lights is finished, the CWI commented. "We're open to it," Cricket Australia's scheduling and operations boss Peter Roach told cricket.com.au. "We're awaiting further information from Cricket West Indies about the successful installation of the new lights at Sabina Park. "But we encourage teams to play day-night cricket here in Australia once a season, so when an opportunity to reciprocate comes up, we are very supportive. "The planned lighting specifications look more than adequate to host day-night Test cricket, and provided these are met, then CWI and CA are aligned on playing the match as a day-night Test,” he continued. Meanwhile, Australia will play three Tests and five T20Is against the West Indies starting at June end, weeks after their WTC Final against South Africa at Lord’s (beginning June 11). Check out the schedule – First Test: June 25-29, Bridgetown, Barbados Second Test: July 3-7, St George's, Grenada Third Test: July 12-16, Kingston, Jamaica First T20I: July 20, Kingston, Jamaica Second T20I: July 22, Kingston, Jamaica Third T20I: July 25, Basseterre, St Kitts Fourth T20I: July 26, Basseterre, St Kitts Fifth T20I: July 28, Basseterre, St Kitts (With inputs from agencies)

Australia to play first overseas Day/Night Test in West Indies, details inside

Team India are on top in the on-going Day/Night Test match against England at the world's largest cricket stadium - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Many may wonder why these matches are played with a pink ball, instead of a regular red ball.&nbsp;

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Well, here are the reasons why the pink ball used in the Day/Night match is different from the normal red ball:&nbsp;

<ol>
	<li>The ball is easier to spot under the lights as compared to the red ball</li>
	<li>The pink ball has an extra coating of lacquer to maintain colour and shine longer than the red ball</li>
	<li>The leather coating of the ball has pink pigment.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>The pink ball gives more swing in the initial part of the match.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>It takes up to 4-5 days to get the right gloss on the pink.</li>
</ol>

The pink ball used in the ongoing Test match is manufactured by SG in Meerut. SG pink ball is hand-stitched and the black seam is pronounced.&nbsp;

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Team India played their first Day/Night Test in 2019 against Bangladesh at Eden Gardens. Pacers Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Shami took all 19 wickets that fell in the match. However, the ongoing match at Narendra Modi Stadium has been dominated by spinners. The Indian spinners took 19 wickets against England.&nbsp;

Team India are on top in the on-going Day/Night Test match against England at the world's largest cricket stadium - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Many may wonder why these matches are played with a pink ball, instead of a regular red ball.

Team India are on top in the on-going Day/Night Test match against England at the world's largest cricket stadium - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Many may wonder why these matches are played with a pink ball, instead of a regular red ball. ALSO READ: Ravichandran Ashwin becomes second-fastest to 400 Test wickets, only fourth Indian to achieve milestone Well, here are the reasons why the pink ball used in the Day/Night match is different from the normal red ball: The ball is easier to spot under the lights as compared to the red ball The pink ball has an extra coating of lacquer to maintain colour and shine longer than the red ball The leather coating of the ball has pink pigment. The pink ball gives more swing in the initial part of the match. It takes up to 4-5 days to get the right gloss on the pink. The pink ball used in the ongoing Test match is manufactured by SG in Meerut. SG pink ball is hand-stitched and the black seam is pronounced. ALSO READ: Joe Root enters record books with maiden five-for but Axar Patel gives India crucial breakthroughs Team India played their first Day/Night Test in 2019 against Bangladesh at Eden Gardens. Pacers Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Shami took all 19 wickets that fell in the match. However, the ongoing match at Narendra Modi Stadium has been dominated by spinners. The Indian spinners took 19 wickets against England.

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