ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, officially known as Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, is the main international cricket venue in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Opened in 2003, the stadium is located at Pothinamallayya Palem and is jointly managed by the Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) and Visakhapatnam District Cricket Association (VDCA).
The ground became internationally famous in 2005 when it hosted the iconic India vs Pakistan ODI, where MS Dhoni scored his historic 148. Since then, the stadium has regularly hosted Test, ODI, T20I, IPL, and domestic matches. In 2026, it is hosting the 4th T20I of the New Zealand tour of India.
ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam – Stadium Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium |
| Other Names | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam Cricket Stadium |
| Location | Pothinamallayya Palem, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Opened | 2003 |
| Capacity | 28,000 (proposed expansion up to 50,000) |
| Ends | Vizzy End, DV Subba Rao End |
| Home Team | Andhra |
| Owner / Operator | Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) & Visakhapatnam District Cricket Association (VDCA) |
| Floodlights | Yes |
| Time Zone | UTC +05:30 (IST) |
| First International Match | India vs Pakistan, ODI – April 2005 |
| IPL Association | Formerly Deccan Chargers, later Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Pitch Type | Generally flat surface with good bounce |
| Special Features | Excellent drainage system, lush green outfield, Test status ground |
Also see: IND vs NZ 4th T20I Match Preview: Head to Head, Toss Time
Boundary Dimensions
The boundary size at ACA-VDCA Stadium is batter-friendly, especially in white-ball formats.
- Square Boundary: around 60–65 meters
- Straight Boundary: around 70–75 meters
- Cover / Point: around 58–65 meters
Pitch Report – Batting or Bowling Friendly?
The pitch at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam is generally batting-friendly.
The surface offers good bounce and pace, which helps batters play through the line with confidence. New-ball bowlers can get some movement early, but this advantage fades quickly as the pitch settles.
As the match progresses, the wicket becomes flatter and easier for batting, especially in ODI and T20I matches. Spinners do get some assistance in the middle overs, but they need accuracy and variation to be effective.
Dew plays an important role in day-night matches and often makes chasing easier. Overall, this venue supports high-scoring games, particularly in limited-overs cricket.
ACA-VDCA Stadium – T20I Records
- Total Matches: 12
- Batting First Wins: 3
- Bowling First Wins: 9
- Average 1st Innings Score: 127
- Average 2nd Innings Score: 117
- Highest Total: 209/8 – India vs Australia
- Lowest Total: 82 all out – Sri Lanka vs India
- Highest Chase: 209/8 – India vs Australia
- Lowest Defended: 138/4 – Australia Women vs India Women
ACA-VDCA Stadium – Test Records
- Total Matches: 3
- Batting First Wins: 3
- Bowling First Wins: 0
- Average 1st Innings Score: 451
- Average 2nd Innings Score: 313
- Average 3rd Innings Score: 260
- Average 4th Innings Score: 213
- Highest Total: 502/7 – India vs South Africa
- Lowest Total: 158 all out – England vs India
- Lowest Defended: 191 all out – South Africa vs India
ACA-VDCA Stadium – Test Records
- Total Matches: 3
- Batting First Wins: 3
- Bowling First Wins: 0
- Average 1st Innings Score: 451
- Average 2nd Innings Score: 313
- Average 3rd Innings Score: 260
- Average 4th Innings Score: 213
- Highest Total: 502/7 – India vs South Africa
- Lowest Total: 158 all out – England vs India
- Lowest Defended: 191 all out – South Africa vs India
FAQs – ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium
Q1. Is ACA-VDCA Stadium batting or bowling friendly?
The pitch is mostly batting-friendly, especially in ODI and T20I matches.
Q2. What is the average score at ACA-VDCA Stadium?
The average first-innings score is around 235 in ODIs and 127 in T20Is.
Q3. Does dew affect matches in Visakhapatnam?
Yes, dew is a major factor in night matches and helps the chasing team.
Q4. Which format suits this stadium the most?
ODI and T20I formats suit this stadium the most due to flat pitch and fast outfield.
