International Cricket Council chief executive David Richardson has lauded the "huge success" that was the inaugural day-night Test between Australia and New Zealand.

The old rivals took part in the historic encounter at the Adelaide Oval, which saw Australia wrap up a three-wicket success inside three days.

Played with a pink ball under floodlights with some stunning sunsets as a backdrop, the occasion proved an eye-catching spectacle and Richardson believes it will be the first of many.

"The inaugural day-night Test in Adelaide was a huge success, enjoyed by cricket followers across the world," Richardson said. 

"I would like to congratulate both the Australia and New Zealand teams on a thrilling game of cricket.

"It was an exciting game, played in exemplary spirit, and in front of record crowds – a great advert for Test cricket.

"Although day-night Tests will not be feasible at every venue, it certainly provides a new dimension for players, spectators, broadcasters and fans alike and it is here to stay.

"We need to make sure we take all the learnings we can from this first match, identify what has worked well and what needs improving, and make sure that future day-night Tests are as good, if not better.

"I have every confidence that day-night Tests will continue to be embraced by more boards in the near future to, in time, become a regular feature of Test-match scheduling."