New Zealand's makeshift attack finally broke the stubborn partnership between Shai Hope and Justin Greaves on the final morning of the first test Saturday to edge closer to a win over the West Indies.

A day-night Test match is a game which is played partially under floodlights. The first day-night Test match took place on November 27, 2015 when Australia faced New Zealand at the Adelaide Oval. Usually the game will begin in daylight before concluding under floodlights.

The Ashes with be both Australia and England's second series of the 2025-27 Test Championship, with each of the nine competing nations to play six series (three at home and three away) during the two-year period.

New Zealand has lost two wickets including Kane Williamson while increasing its lead over the West Indies to 164 by lunch on the third day of the first cricket test.

Joe Root’s maiden Test century in Australia saw him make pink-ball history and match an England legend’s record. On day one, the Yorkshireman emphatically answered the final question

Alex Carey and Michael Neser steered the hosts to 6-378 at stumps on day two, a lead of 44 runs, after sloppy England bowling and fielding overshadowed their bright start to the second Test.

Ben Stokes won the toss again and opted again to bat first in the second test, aiming to get England's Ashes campaign on track after a lopsided loss in Perth. Stokes also won the toss and batted first in the series-opening match but ended up losing by eight wicket on Day 2.

Australia tightened their grip on the Ashes 2nd Test after solid innings from Weatherald, Labuschagne and Smith, while England’s five dropped catches and inconsistent bowling allowed the hosts to buil