With the action heading to the series’ only day-night test, the various scenarios and the pink cricket ball would create extra obstacles for both sides.

The third test of the India-England series, to be conducted under lights at Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad, would undoubtedly add to the suspense and difficulty formula that has already been served by the first two tests. The latest combination of lighting, shifting weather and pink cricket balls may add new flavor to the rather tangy parts, where one of the characters might well end up being quite the achievement, while another will be left cleaning its wounds.

A decent sprinkling of spin will probably be included in India’s plan, with the hosts not apologizing at all for making the best of home environment and their distinctly better sluggish department, the pacemen would also play a role, such is the nature of the game.

India’s last game against Adelaide’s pink ball is better left to be missed, with the only test conducted on Australian soil by skipper Virat Kohli resulting in a pure tragedy.

Nevertheless, in 2019, the only time that India played a lush green test was against Bangladesh at Eden Garden and there, Ishant Sharma and Umesh Yadav arrived with nine and eight wickets as the guests caved in without a contest.

So, much significant focus will be needed to the pace-spin mix, while the batting will not be impacted as much as possible.

As for England, they get more pink-ball cricket experience, but the Motera track may be as unknown as any under lights they might have played on. They’re going to have to face this extra challenge and how they’re going to handle it will decide who ends up with trumps.