Flat pitches and high-scoring games — that’s the identity of Vizag’s ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium. The venue, with a backdrop of scenic hills, has seen batters rule the roost.
And that has been the case since Vizag hosted the first international match back in 2005. Since then, the venue has staged cricket matches across formats — including men’s Tests, ODIs, T20Is and women’s internationals.
In this article, we’ll look at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium’s records and stats in Men’s Tests, ODIs, T20Is, and Women’s ODIs & T20Is.
ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam: Venue Details
| Location | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Opened | 2003 |
| Capacity | 27,500 |
| Bowling Ends | Vizzy End, DV Subbarao End |
| Floodlights | Yes |
| Home to | India, Andhra Pradesh |
| First International Match | India vs Pakistan, ODI – 5 April 2005 |
ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium: Men’s Test Stats
| Matches Played | 3 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 3 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 0 |
| Matches Won After Winning Toss | 3 |
| Matches Won After Losing Toss | 0 |
| Matches Drawn | 0 |
| Highest Team Total | 502/7d – India vs South Africa |
| Lowest Team Total | 158 – England vs India |
| Average First Innings Score | 451 |
All three Test matches at Vizag have been won by teams batting first. India remain undefeated in Tests here, showcasing dominance across all four innings.
ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium: Men’s ODI Stats
| Matches Played | 10 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 3 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 6 |
| Matches Tied | 1 |
| Matches Won After Winning Toss | 8 |
| Matches Won After Losing Toss | 1 |
| Highest Team Total | 387/5 – India vs West Indies |
| Lowest Team Total | 79 – New Zealand vs India |
| Average First Innings Score | 277 |
ODIs at Vizag are known for big totals and dominant batting displays. Chasing teams have a strong record, winning six of ten matches.
ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium: Men’s T20I Stats
| Matches Played | 4 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 1 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 3 |
| Matches Won After Winning Toss | 3 |
| Matches Won After Losing Toss | 1 |
| Highest Team Total | 206/4 – India vs South Africa |
| Lowest Team Total | 82 – Sri Lanka vs India |
| Average First Innings Score | 149 |
Chasing dominates in T20Is at Vizag — three out of four matches have been won by the team batting second.
ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium: Women’s ODI Stats
| Matches Played | 10 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 1 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 9 |
| Matches Won After Winning Toss | 5 |
| Matches Won After Losing Toss | 5 |
| Highest Individual Score | 142 – Alyssa Healy (AUS-W) |
| Best Bowling Figures | 4/4 – Gouher Sultana (IND-W) |
| Highest Team Total | 331/7 – Australia Women |
| Lowest Team Total | 76 – Sri Lanka Women |
| Average First Innings Score | 193 |
Women’s ODIs in Vizag are heavily skewed towards chasing sides, who have won 9 of the 10 matches played.
ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium: Women’s T20I Stats
| Matches Played | 8 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 2 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 2 |
| Matches Won After Winning Toss | 4 |
| Matches Won After Losing Toss | 4 |
| Highest Individual Score | 90 – Alyssa Healy (AUS-W) |
| Best Bowling Figures | 5/11 – Jhulan Goswami (IND-W) |
| Highest Team Total | 151/2 – Australia Women |
| Lowest Team Total | 85 – India Women |
| Average First Innings Score | 115 |
Women’s T20Is at Vizag generally see moderate scoring. Chasing teams hold the advantage with 4 wins from 8 matches.
ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium: Memorable Records
- Alyssa Healy’s 142 remains the highest women’s ODI score at Vizag.
- Gouher Sultana’s 4/4 demolished Sri Lanka for just 76.
- Jhulan Goswami’s 5/11 helped bowl out Australia Women for 89.
- India’s 387/5 vs West Indies is one of the highest men’s ODI totals at this venue.
- Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma have both scored commanding centuries here.
ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium Upcoming Matches”
South Africa Tour of India 2025 – Matches at This Venue
| Date | Match | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, December 6, 2025 | India vs South Africa – 3rd ODI | 8:00 AM |
Sri Lanka Women Tour of India 2025 – Matches at This Venue
| Date | Match | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, December 21, 2025 | India Women vs Sri Lanka Women – 1st T20I | 1:30 PM |
| Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | India Women vs Sri Lanka Women – 2nd T20I | 1:30 PM |
New Zealand Tour of India 2026 – Matches at This Venue
| Date | Match | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | India vs New Zealand – 4th T20I | 1:30 PM |
The ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium continues to be one of India’s most exciting cricket venues, known for big scores, passionate fans and memorable performances in both men’s and women’s cricket. With several major matches lined up in 2025 and 2026, the stadium is all set to deliver more thrilling moments for cricket lovers. Vizag’s scenic setting and batting-friendly pitch make it a place where great cricket is almost guaranteed.
