The first-ever night test match in India was played in Kolkata. What colour was the cricket ball used in the game?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Answer: (C) Pink
Explanation:
The first Day-Night Test match in India was played on November 22, 2019, at Kolkata's historic Eden Gardens Stadium. This match was held between India and Bangladesh. A pink ball was used in this historic encounter. The pink ball is used because the visibility of the red ball diminishes under floodlights, whereas the pink color remains clearly visible to batsmen and fielders at night. India won this match by an innings and 46 runs. Virat Kohli became the first Indian batsman to score a century in this match.
Additional Points:
Red Ball: Used in traditional Day Test matches.
White Ball: Used in limited-overs cricket (ODIs and T20s).
Potential Exam Questions and Answers:
Question: Who is the first Indian player to score a century in Test cricket using a pink ball?
Answer: Virat Kohli.
Question: At which stadium was India's first Day-Night Test match hosted?
Answer: Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Question: Between which two countries was the world's first Day-Night Test match played?
Answer: Australia and New Zealand (2015).