The Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur has hosted several memorable T20 International matches over the years. While it is not a high-scoring ground like some modern venues, it has produced dramatic games, surprise results, and standout individual performances. With India set to play more T20Is here in the future, the stadium’s numbers offer important insights.
Below is a complete, updated look at India’s T20I records at Nagpur, including team results, batting and bowling records, highest individual scores, and India vs New Zealand head-to-head history at this venue.
India T20I Record at VCA Stadium, Nagpur
| Parameter | Record |
|---|---|
| City | Nagpur |
| Country | India |
| First T20I | 9 December 2009 |
| Last T20I | 23 September 2022 |
| Matches Played | 13 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 9 (69.23%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 4 (30.77%) |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 146 |
| Average Runs per Over | 7.40 |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 20.22 |
India T20I Match Results at Nagpur
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 09 Dec 2009 | Sri Lanka | Lost by 29 runs |
| 15 Mar 2016 | New Zealand | Lost by 47 runs |
| 29 Jan 2017 | England | Won by 5 runs |
| 10 Nov 2019 | Bangladesh | Won by 30 runs |
| 23 Sep 2022 | Australia | Won by 6 wickets |
- India at Nagpur (T20Is): 3 wins, 2 losses
- Despite a low-scoring nature, close matches are common here.
Also see: IND vs NZ 1st T20I Match Preview, Head to Head, Toss Timing
Highest Team & Run-Chase Records
| Record Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Highest Team Total | 215/5 – Sri Lanka vs India (2009) |
| Lowest Team Total | 79 – India vs New Zealand (2016) |
| Highest Successful Run Chase | 123/7 – West Indies vs South Africa |
| 200+ Chases | None successful |
Top Indian Batters at Nagpur (T20Is)
| Player | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K.L. Rahul | 3 | 133 | 44.33 | 151.14 |
Highest Individual Scores at Nagpur (T20Is)
| Player | Runs | Balls | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Naim (BAN) | 81 | – | India | 2019 |
| K.L. Rahul (IND) | 71 | 47 | England | 2017 |
| Shreyas Iyer (IND) | 62 | 33 | Bangladesh | 2019 |
| Gautam Gambhir (IND) | 55 | 26 | Sri Lanka | 2009 |
| Rohit Sharma (IND) | 46* | 20 | Australia | 2022 |
Best Bowling Figures
| Bowler | Figures | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deepak Chahar (IND) | 6/7 | Bangladesh | 2019 |
Deepak Chahar’s spell remains one of the greatest bowling performances in T20I history, not just at Nagpur but globally.
Pitch Behaviour & Playing Conditions
- New ball: Some seam movement for fast bowlers
- Middle overs: Slows down, spinners become effective
- Boundaries: Slightly bigger than average, favouring disciplined bowling
- Ideal score: 150–165 batting first
Nagpur rewards bowlers who maintain tight lines and vary pace.
India vs New Zealand T20I Head-to-Head at Nagpur
| Matches | India Wins | New Zealand Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Only Match Played:
- 15 March 2016: New Zealand defeated India by 47 runs
- India were bowled out for just 79, their lowest T20I total at the venue.
The Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium may not host frequent T20Is, but it has a distinct identity. It is a bowler-friendly venue, where smart batting, strong starts, and defending totals matter more than raw power.
