This will be the first Test in cricket history to be played without a pitch ???

In all seriousness, most of the green will likely be cosmetic – don't expect a nightmare pitch for batting.

FOLLOW #NZvWI LIVE:

? https://t.co/1yqBpc3L5c ? pic.twitter.com/lb8zLabTjN

— ?FlashScore Cricket Commentators (@FlashCric) December 2, 2020

When you realise it’s the first test match between New Zealand and West Indies starting tonight and not the first day of Wimbledon! Not seen a wicket so green in a long while! ? #NZvWI pic.twitter.com/LHPX1yA2Ky

— James (@Surreycricfan) December 2, 2020

After some ODI roads in Australia it's always good to see a bit of grass on the pitch. ? #AUSvIND #NZvWI pic.twitter.com/0YBZLbleAm

— The Roar (@TheRoarSports) December 2, 2020

So, this is the pitch for the #NZvWI test. Reports the ground staff had all their mowers stolen are yet to be confirmed ? ? ? #cricket @BLACKCAPS @windiescricket @wwos pic.twitter.com/SOBNDFTgQv

— Mathew Thompson (@MathewJThompson) December 2, 2020

Jason Holder after winning the toss: “There’s a bit of grass…” – understatement of the year ? #NZvWI pic.twitter.com/dVyvH13lFu

— Ollie Thorpe (@thorpietweets) December 2, 2020

(Un)surprisingly West Indies have chosen to bowl. Easiest toss decision ever? ? #NZvWI #Cricket https://t.co/d6VJ5BN3VS

— MediumPaceDobbler (@MediumPaceDobb1) December 2, 2020

Yep, this is actually the pitch. ? #NZvWI #9WWOS pic.twitter.com/Exy1umnuzX

— Wide World of Sports (@wwos) December 2, 2020

Can't can't wait for 3:30 AM
Won't sleep tonight, don't wanna miss a single over.
Green top, with quality pacers in both teams, should be a cracker of a contest.#NZvWI

— Vaibhav_MSDianForever? (@V_Trips7781) December 2, 2020

Wimbledon. ? #NZvWI pic.twitter.com/RRgFXDZPfH

— Nathan Watson ?? (@N_Watson_) December 2, 2020

How good is this pitch for the first #NZvWI Test in Hamilton.

Think there might be a bit for the bowlers early…especially with overcast conditions.

Photo: @BLACKCAPS#Cricket @sportingnewsau pic.twitter.com/S1gQj3y7Yh

— Lachlan McKirdy (@LMcKirdy7) December 2, 2020

Since when did tests get played on artificial turf aye @LostBoyNZ #NZvWI pic.twitter.com/16kkKeKnVj

— Ernest Cunningham (@gingofthesouth) December 2, 2020

Umm are we playing ? or ?#NZvWI #NZvsWI pic.twitter.com/f2G3JXCFj9

— Concerncitizen (@Concern65177874) December 2, 2020

I *think* there is a pitch under the grass to the right of @irbishi … #NZvWI #cricket #NZvsWI pic.twitter.com/RRsf8MhMDp

— John R. Lawson (@johnroblawson) December 2, 2020

Spot the pitch ? #NZvWI pic.twitter.com/rMcmR9cemV

— Jake O'Flaherty (@jakoboflaherty) December 2, 2020

Need more pitches like this thanks #NZvWI pic.twitter.com/30eTNoIIOy

— Gareth (@gjweavr) December 2, 2020

Lot of guys think when they see New Zealand green pitches it is heaven to bowlers and absolute hell to batsman

But nah don't fool yourself by watching its colour believe me there are no demons in those pitches

Of course it help seamers but it will ease off very easily#NZvWI pic.twitter.com/Ha0pxXXlUc

— Captain Kane (@SteadyTheShip) December 2, 2020

That pitch is so green ? you can't tell what's the field and the wicket #NZvWI

— Josh Fairhurst (@JoshFairhurst11) December 2, 2020

Ahhh there’s the pitch.

The stumps help.#NZvWI #Cricket pic.twitter.com/9GLfB0Dmzx

— Warrick D. Nicolson (@wdnicolson) December 2, 2020