The Pink-ball Test matches have brought a new excitement to cricket, making the game even more challenging and thrilling. Pink ball moves more under lights, especially in the evening, giving fast bowlers an advantage. It also offers extra bounce and swing, while spinners get help as the ball gets older.
This format has made Test cricket more interesting, testing players’ skills in unique conditions and keeping fans on the edge of their seats. The twilight sessions are a spectacle of swing and seam for the fast bowlers.
Indian legendary spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is the leading wicket taker in Pink-Ball Test matches for India. With his sharp variations, precise control, and ability to extract turn even under lights, Ashwin has proven to be a game-changer. His clever use of flight and spin keeps batters guessing, and he adapts brilliantly to the challenges of the pink ball, making him a crucial asset in these high-pressure games.
The spinner has taken 18 wickets in the day/night Test matches for the national team. His performances in Pink-Ball Tests highlight his versatility and class as one of the finest bowlers in the world. Ashwin has played 4 matches, with an average of 13.83. He would be looking to improve his stats as he is part of the Indian team for the Australian tour.
Next on the list is Indian all-rounder Axar Patel; the off-spinner has a total of 14 wickets in 2 Tests with the Pink-Ball. Patel has an average of 9.14, with 2 five-wicket hauls for the team. Veteran Indian pacer Umesh Yadav has also carved out a name for himself with the Pink Ball. He has 11 wickets in 2 day-night games, with an average of 15.54. Ishant Sharma is the first Indian bowler to take a five-wicket haul in a Pink Ball match. He has a total of 10 wickets from 2 matches. Modern-day great Jasprit Bumrah also finds his name on this exceptional list. With 3 matches to his name, he has taken 10 wickets with an average of 14.50. The Indian talent is poised to further enhance his record and establish himself as one of the standout performers in the day-night game.
