Ravindra Jadeja has played a number of memorable ODI matches at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Known for his accuracy, clever variations, and tight control in the middle overs, Jadeja has played five ODI innings at this venue—delivering disciplined bowling spells and making useful batting contributions.
Although Vizag is a batting-friendly ground, Jadeja has managed to bowl with consistency, keeping the run flow in check and providing important breakthroughs whenever required.
Jadeja’s Overall ODI Numbers at Visakhapatnam
| Matches | Innings | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Best | Average | Strike Rate | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 39.0 | 206 | 5 | 2/39 | 41.20 | 46.80 | 5.28 |
Jadeja has taken 5 wickets in four bowling innings here, and despite not bagging big hauls, his economy rate of 5.28 shows excellent control on a pitch that favours stroke-play.
Match-by-Match Bowling Performance at ACA-VDCA Stadium
| Date | Innings | Opponent | Wickets | Overs | Figures | Economy | Strike Rate | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Dec 2011 | 1st | West Indies | Sammy (lbw), Russell (b) | 9.0 | 2/39 | 4.33 | 27.00 | 19.50 |
| 24 Nov 2013 | 2nd | West Indies | Simmons (lbw) | 10.0 | 1/44 | 4.37 | 38.00 | 27.67 |
| 24 Oct 2018 | 2nd | West Indies | – | 10.0 | 0/49 | 4.90 | – | – |
| 18 Dec 2019 | 2nd | West Indies | Chase (b), Pierre (c Kohli) | 10.0 | 2/74 | 7.40 | 46.80 | 37.00 |
Jadeja’s best spell at this venue came in 2011, where he delivered 2/39, keeping things tight and picking key wickets. Across multiple years, his role has stayed consistent—containing runs and breaking partnerships.
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Ravindra Jadeja’s ODI Batting Record at Visakhapatnam
While bowling remains his primary job, Jadeja has also contributed with the bat at this venue. Across five ODI innings, he has scored runs in useful lower-order cameos, including two unbeaten knocks.
Jadeja Match-by-Match ODI Batting at Vizag
| Date | Innings | Opponent | How Dismissed | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Dec 2011 | 2nd | West Indies | Not Out | 9* | 8 | 112.50 |
| 24 Nov 2013 | 1st | West Indies | b Rampaul | 10 | 20 | 50.00 |
| 24 Oct 2018 | 1st | West Indies | c Powell b McCoy | 13 | 14 | 92.86 |
| 18 Dec 2019 | 1st | West Indies | Not Out | 0* | 0 | – |
| 19 Mar 2023 | 1st | Australia | c Carey b Ellis | 16 | 39 | 41.03 |
Jadeja’s batting contributions may be small in numbers but have often come during important phases, helping India stabilise the lower order.
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What Makes Jadeja Effective at Vizag?
- Tight, disciplined bowling in the middle overs
- Ability to keep batters quiet even on batting-friendly surfaces
- Smart variations to adapt to pitch conditions
- Valuable lower-order batting support
- Experience of playing here across multiple years (2011–2023)
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Conclusion
Ravindra Jadeja’s ODI journey at ACA-VDCA Stadium shows his value as a complete all-rounder.
He has:
- Delivered economical spells,
- Picked crucial wickets,
- And played handy batting knocks whenever needed.
While Vizag is known as a high-scoring ground, Jadeja’s consistency proves why he remains one of India’s most reliable performers in ODI cricket.
