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IND v BAN: Pink Ball vs Red Ball

India is all set to play their first day and night Test match at the home of BCCI selector, Sourav Ganguly. The Eden Gardens certainly welcomed both the teams who are gearing up for this format.

Here are the few differences between red and pink ball.

ContentsRed BallPink Ball
Seam threadWhite in colourblack in colour
SeamSyntheticSynthetic and linen. Linen will absorb the dew, as the match is played after sunset
Bounce and quicknessSlower than pink ballFaster than red ball but slower than white ball
WeightSame weightSame weight
What’s moreWax is used while making the ballBall polish is used
Assistance to swingComparatively lessThanks to the polish, there will be more assistance early in the innings, when the polish gets in touch with the pitch
Reverse swingDependsDepends
PlaystylenormalMore lateral movement, important to play late, watch the ball from the hand
Assistance to spinnersLessSince the polish won’t come off easily, it will be more useful for the spinners as well, a few extra overs.

SG Ball will be used which offers better seam position and the seam is broader.

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