Sandy Verma
Tezzbuzz|12-07-2025
The West Indies vs Australia Test series has been a low-scoring affair, dominated by bowlers exploiting helpful conditions. With momentum swinging wildly between sessions, batters have found it tough to settle, and bowlers have reigned supreme. As both sides prepare for the final showdown, Sabina Park in Kingston gears up to make history.
Sabina Park, one of the most iconic cricket venues in the Caribbean, is ready to turn pink for the final Test of the West Indies–Australia series. This will be the venue’s first-ever day-night Test and only the second such game in West Indies’ cricketing history. The only previous pink-ball Test in the Caribbean was back in 2018 when West Indies hosted Sri Lanka in Barbados. Now, with the lights set to shine in Kingston, anticipation is high not just for the cricket, but for the spectacle itself.
Given how bowler-friendly the series has been, this match could become even more challenging for batters. Both teams have fast bowlers in red-hot form, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc for Australia, and Alzarri Joseph and Kemar Roach for West Indies. The changing nature of conditions during twilight and evening sessions may play a decisive role. Strategy, adaptability, and timing will be key, particularly for the top order. The Sabina crowd, known for its passion, is set for a rare treat under lights. This Test could redefine how the Caribbean embraces day-night cricket in the years to come.