Mitchell Marsh’s batting during the third evening of the matchAustralia defeated New Zealand in the first ever day-night Test match by 3 wickets in Adelaide and won the Trans-Tasman series 2-0. The match finished on the third day with a total of 12 wickets falling on the final day of the match.History was made when the Adelaide Test became the first to be played under floodlights. Beautifully scenic sunset, crowd coming in great numbers, social media buzzing all around the world, etc.Here we present you the best of best photographs from the beautiful first-ever day and night Test match:
#1 First Sunset
A general view of play at sunset during day one of the Third Test match between Australia and New Zealand at Adelaide Oval. People gathered in great numbers to witness the first ever day and night Test.
A view of the Sir Edwin Smith stand during the first sunset of a day/night Test match on day one of the Third Test.
#2 Peter Siddle\'s 200
Fast bowler Peter Siddle of Australia celebrates with the crowd after taking his 200th Test Wicket, the wicket of Doug Bracewell of New Zealand during day one of the Third Test match at Adelaide Oval. He was call in as a replacement for Mitchell Johnson who announced his retirement mid-way through the series during second Test at WACA.
#3 Fans enjoyed the historic day/night
Fans take a selfie during day two of the Third Test at Adelaide Oval. More than one lakh people came in to watch the first-ever day and night Test match.
The spectators enjoyed the atmosphere throughout the Test Adelaide Oval. They came with the costumes on and cheered for their respective teams.
#4 McCullum Heroic
He was down but still got the run-out. Brendon McCullum of New Zealand runs out Shaun Marsh of Australia during day two of the Third Test at Adelaide Oval.
#5 Australia\'s Gathering
Steve Smith (Captain) of Australia speaks to his team during day two of the Third Test at Adelaide Oval. A camera caught the secret meeting in it’s lenses.
#6 Pink Ball in Crowd
Pink ball was introduced for the first time in international cricket, the excitement to see it was over the cloud and this picture tells you the story. This is how the crowd reacted when the ball was first time hit towards them into the stands during day two of the Third Test match at Adelaide Oval.
#7 Lyon\'s DRS Controversy
DRS controversy hit the final Test match between Austra and New Zealand as Nathan Lyon was given not out because of not enough conclusive evidence. Australia were eight down and had only 118 on board in the first innings when the Lyon was ruled not out.
He went on to score 34 runs and brought Australia out of great trouble situation. This is a photo when he walked back from the ground after bring dismissed by Trent Boult during day two of the Third Test at Adelaide Oval.
#8 Marsh gets Williamson
Mitch Marsh of Australia is congratulated by teammates after taking the big wicket of Kane Williamson of New Zealand during day two of the Third Test at Adelaide Oval.
#9 Capturing everything
A cameraman films the action during day three of the Third Test match at Adelaide Oval. The beautiful game was telecasted all over the world and got a positive response.
#10 Marsh Brothers
The scoreboard shows brothers Shaun Marsh and Mitch Marsh of Australia batting together for the first time in a Test match during day three of the Third Test at Adelaide Oval.
#11 Things have CHANGED!
Former South African Batsman Barry Richards poses with the bat he made 325 in a single day at the Adelaide Oval and with the bat of David Warner of Australia during day one of the Third Test at Adelaide Oval.
Phew! The monstorous Warner bat looks really scary in front of the Richards’ bat.
#12 Hero Hazlewood
Josh Hazlewood of Australia leads the team from the field after he took 6 wickets during day three of the Third Test at Adelaide Oval.
#13 Santner\'s photogenic dismissal
A combo photo shows New Zealand's batsman Mitchell Santner (L) being stumped out by Australian wicketkeeper Peter Nevill off spin bowler Nathan Lyon during the third day of the day-night cricket Test match at the Adelaide Oval.
Below are the separate photographs of Santner’s motion.
#14 Starc injury
Mitchell Starc of Australia looks on in a protective boot and crutches during day three of the Third Test at Adelaide Oval.
#15 Fielding fence
New Zealand players stand in the field during the last over of day three of the Third Test match at Adelaide Oval.
#16 Trophy belongs to Australia
The winners, Australian team pose with the Trans-Tasman trophy after successfully defeating New Zealand in the final Test at Adelaide Oval.
Captain Steven Smith with vice-captain David Warner in the after-match celebration. Australia have surely found two gems to lead the team from the front.
#17 Final score
A general view of the final scoreboard on the third day of the third Test at Adelaide Oval.
#18 Dressing room FUN!
(L-R) Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Peter Siddle, Nathan Lyon and Mitch Marsh of Australia celebrate in the change rooms after day three of the Third Test at Adelaide Oval.
Marsh brothers posing with each other during the dressing room photo shoot.
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