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Why do day-night Tests use pink balls instead of red ones?
short by Anmol Sharma / on Monday, 1 December, 2025
Pink balls are used in Day-Night Tests as they are more visible during night-time under floodlights as compared to the red balls. Traditionally, red balls are used for Test cricket but as they are less reflective, they are not as visible at nights as during days. Further, white balls are not used as they clash with the white clothing.
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