New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum won the toss and chose to bat first against Australia in cricket's inaugural day-night test match at Adelaide Oval.
Batsmen have dominated Australia's series against New Zealand, but the pink ball and a green wicket should swing the balance of power back to the bowlers.
Australia spinner Nathan Lyon has some reservations about meddling with the traditions of the test cricket but cannot wait to get a pink ball in his hands.
Batsman Shaun Marsh was called into the Australia squad for the third test against New Zealand along with pacer James Pattinson and spinner Steve O'Keefe.
Ross Taylor broke a 112-year-old record with 290 runs to drive New Zealand to a first-innings lead of 65 over Australia on day four of the second test.