Former Australian captain Tim Paine feels that Marnus Labuschagne and Nathan McSweeney`s gritty performances during the Pink Ball Test match against India was a crucial effort in the side`s 10-wicket victory in Adelaide.

Marnus Labuschagne who was going through a rough patch and Nathan McSweeney who made his way in the final session of the opening day made a partnership of 57 runs. It was a laudable effort given that Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was looking quite dangerous with the pink ball that is known to move more under the lights.