Dr. Y.S. Rajashekar Reddy ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium

Dr. Y.S. Rajashekar Reddy ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium

Description 

ACA-VDCA Stadium, also known as Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium, is a multi-use stadium situated in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. Since its opening in 2001, the stadium has been home to international cricket matches. It is renowned for its two-tier design, which guarantees that every fan in the stands gets an unhindered view of the game, and it can accommodate about 27,500 people. Interestingly, the ACA-VDCA Stadium's pitch is known to be more difficult for batsmen despite its name, with spinners frequently receiving a lot of help. As the game goes on, the pitch tends to slow down, giving both teams a strategic advantage.

Over the years, the stadium has played host to several high-profile events, such as Test matches, ODIs, and T20 Internationals. It was also selected to host the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs in 2019 and the Delhi Capitals' first two home games in the 2024 IPL season.

Stadium Details

• Name: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium
• Location: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
• Established: 2003
• Capacity: 25,000 (plans to expand to 36,000)
• Ends: Vizzy End, DV Subba Rao End
• Pitch: Batsman-friendly, known for high-scoring game

Stadium History

The Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, also known as the Visakhapatnam Stadium, has a relatively young history but has already seen some memorable moments:

Early Days (2005 onwards):

• The stadium's debut came in 2005 with an ODI match between India and Pakistan. This match witnessed MS Dhoni score his first ODI century [ODI century MS Dhoni].

Evolving into a Multi-format Venue (2016 onwards):

• It got its T20I baptism in 2016, with India facing Sri Lanka. This match saw a brilliant bowling performance from Ravichandran Ashwin, who scalped 4 wickets for just 8 runs [Ashwin 4 wickets T20I].
• The stadium achieved Test status in 2016, hosting its first Test match between India and England. India emerged victorious in this historic encounter by 246 runs [India vs England Test Visakhapatnam].

Focus on ODI and T20:

• While it has staged just two Tests so far, the stadium has been a regular host for ODIs (10 matches) and T20Is (4 matches).
• Interestingly, India boasts an unbeaten record in Test matches played here.

Overall, the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium is a young stadium making its mark in Indian cricket, primarily in the shorter formats.

Records at this stadium

• Test Matches:India played two Test matches at the venue and won both games.
• ODI Matches:The stadium hosted its first ODI match in 2005 between India and Pakistan, where Mahendra Singh Dhoni scored 148 runs.
• T20I Matches:The stadium hosted its first T20I match in 2016 between India and Sri Lanka, where Ravichandran Ashwin took 4 wickets for 8 runs.

These records highlight the historical significance of the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium as a venue for various formats of international cricket matches, showcasing memorable performances and significant victories by teams and players.