Day/night is a form or cricket that is played at night under floodlights. The ball's colour is what makes the difference. The ball is still playable during the day and it is white at night. It is detrimental to the revenue of the host nation if the day/night match ends early.
Day-night test match between India and Bangladesh
India and Bangladesh will play their first ever day-night game in Kolkata, India this year's Day Night Test. The match will be played at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata, which usually doesn't host a Test match this time of the year. The match will commence at 1:00 PM (IST) on Monday and conclude at 8:00 pm (IST) on Tuesday. This change has been made to reduce the risk. The match will be stopped at 8 pm after a three-hour break.
India won the first day night Test against Bangladesh after it won the toss. Virat Kohli's team won by 46 runs over three days. Bangladesh was bowled out for just 195 in their second innings, with the help of the Indian pace attack. Umesh, who took five wickets for India, was the star bowler. Mohammed Shami took four wickets during the first innings.
Day-night First-Class Match in India
Indian cricket's day-night first-class matches are a new concept. Most first-class matches take place in winter but some are now played during the summer. In day-night matches, dew can also affect the game. For example, the Ranji Trophy final 1996-97 was played with a white ball.
India started playing Day-Night cricket in 1997. It played the Ranji trophy final in Gwalior, 1997 with a white bat. However, the country was slow to accept this concept. It refused to play a Day Night Test against Australia on its 2018-19 tour. In 2019, India hosted Bangladesh in an Eden Garden Day-Night match. India won the match by one wicket.
Kookaburra changed colour of the ball
In traditional day-night tests matches, a redball was used. These balls are not recommended due to the difficulty of seeing a ball under the floodlights. Kookaburra, an Australian manufacturer came up with a solution. It would be easier to see a pink ball under floodlights than a red ball.
Cricket balls are produced by three manufacturers: Kookaburra, Dukes, and SG. All three manufacturers produce cricket balls. The only difference is the colour of the seams. Kookaburra beads are made with two rows if threads that were hand-stitched, while Dukes balls contain four outer rows of machines-stitched stitches. Kookaburra balls also tend to flatten faster than the Dukes.
Revenue loss can be caused by early ends in day-night match matches
Although test matches can be a major source of revenue for countries, their early results can have a negative impact on the revenue of the host country. Early finishes cost the ICC nearly Rs 100 crore per series. They are also affecting TV audiences because an early end can decrease the length of a match.
While the excitement of a home nation's final is great for their fans, it can be detrimental for broadcasters as well as advertisers and sponsors. An example of this was a Bengaluru-based Test match. It was cancelled early due to rain.
The challenges facing both bowlers and batsmen
Playing a day-night Test match can present different challenges to bowlers and batsmen. The darkness of the pitch can affect the movement of the ball and can cause extra swing and seam in the ball. Day-night matches will be easier for spinners. However, the batsmen still have to overcome many obstacles. Day-night matches will require a different approach to ensure that the winning side is victorious.
Day/Night Tests use a different day/night ball than the one used for shorter formats. While the red ball can be seen easily in daylight, it will fade quickly under fluorescent lights and become very difficult to handle. International Cricket Council introduced a pink-colored ball for Day/Night Cricket Tests. The pink ball will be brighter, last longer in the Day/Night tests and present new challenges to the bowlers as well as batsmen.