5 things we learned from the first ever Day-Night Test
Historic game produced some great momentsA lot of puritanical speculation about day and night Tests has now been put to rest. The first international Test match to be played under lights has turned out to be a whopping success. If this was a film, the third Trans-Tasman Test in this series would be called a blockbuster by now and the director would be laughing his way to the box office.To watch the swinging pink ball and the players in whites under a magical evening sky in Adelaide was surreal at times. There were many firsts in this match and some optimistic voices are crying out that Test cricket has found a formula to resurrect its popularity.Here are 5 things we learned from the first Day-Night Test.
#5 The Kiwis as a Test team is still a work in progress
The Kiwis have played some brilliant cricket ever since Brendon McCullum took over as a captain. He has infused the team with his infectious dynamism and took them to the final of the World Cup this year. Under him, they have started playing with a newfound aggression and confidence.
But as a Test team, it has to be conceded that they appear a tad too undercooked at times. Aggression always has the danger of descending into rashness and one needs to draw the line. Some of the shots played by the Kiwi batsmen on the third day were totally uncalled for and they brought about their own downfall.
A lead of 30 runs more at least could have done wonders for them. That being said, it is not always easy to play Australia in their own backyard and the Kiwis have played some memorable cricket during the series. They would only wish they were more consistent with their brilliance. Or the crucial DRS decision went in their favour.