KL Rahul has played international cricket in all three formats at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The pitch here generally supports batters, and Rahul’s solid technique has allowed him to deliver some fine performances—especially in ODIs and T20Is.
His best innings at this ground came in 2019, when he scored a superb 102 in ODIs against West Indies, proving why Vizag suits his calm and classy batting style.
KL Rahul at ACA-VDCA Stadium Visakhapatnam in All Formats
| Format | Matches | Runs | Highest | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 2 | 111 | 102 | 55.50 | 95.69 |
| Test | 1 | 10 | 10 | 5.00 | — |
| T20I | 1 | 50 | 50 | 50.00 | 138.89 |
Below is a complete, format-wise breakdown of his performances at this venue.
Read more: KL Rahul Century List in All Formats
1. KL Rahul ODI Stats at Visakhapatnam
Rahul has played 2 ODIs here, scoring a century and maintaining a strong average.
ODI Summary at Vizag
| Matches | Runs | 100s | 50s | Highest | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 111 | 1 | 1 | 102 | 55.50 | 95.69 |
Match-by-Match ODI Innings
| Date | Opponent | How Dismissed | Runs | Balls | S/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2019 | West Indies | c Chase b Joseph | 102 | 104 | 98.08 |
| 19 Mar 2023 | Australia | lbw Starc | 9 | 12 | 75.00 |
Highlight:
Rahul’s 102 vs West Indies was a perfect mix of strike rotation, control, and timely acceleration—one of his finest ODI knocks in India.
2. KL Rahul Test Record at Visakhapatnam
Rahul has played one Test match (two innings) at this venue—against England in November 2016.
He had a rare failure in this Test, scoring 0 and 10, both times dismissed by Stuart Broad.
Test Summary at Vizag
| Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest | Dismissals | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 5.00 |
Test Match-by-Match (2016 vs England)
| Date | Innings | Opponent | How Dismissed | Runs | Balls | S/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov 2016 | 1st Innings | England | c Stokes b Broad | 0 | 5 | 0.00 |
| 17 Nov 2016 | 2nd Innings | England | c Bairstow b Broad | 10 | 31 | 32.26 |
3. KL Rahul T20I Stats at Visakhapatnam
Rahul has played one T20I at ACA-VDCA Stadium—against Australia in February 2019—and scored a confident 50 off 36 balls.
It was a stylish innings with a strike rate of nearly 140, showing how well he adapts to this surface.
T20I Summary at Vizag
| Matches | Runs | Highest | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 50 | 50.00 | 138.89 |
T20I Innings Breakdown
| Date | Opponent | How Dismissed | Runs | Balls | S/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2019 | Australia | c Finch b Coulter-Nile | 50 | 36 | 138.89 |
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Conclusion
KL Rahul has had mixed outings at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium.
- His ODI century remains the biggest highlight.
- His T20I fifty also shows how comfortable he is on this pitch.
- The Test performance was below his standards, but he has improved significantly as a Test batter since then.
Overall, Vizag has been a favourable venue for KL Rahul in limited-overs cricket, where his timing, technique, and calm approach shine the most.
