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ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam

Pothinamallayyapalem, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. 52 completed matches stored since 23 Nov 2024.

Capacity 27,500
Opened 2003
3 Tests
11 ODIs
5 T20Is
Floodlit

Photo: Trace, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium: key facts

ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium is an international cricket ground in Pothinamallayyapalem, Visakhapatnam. Built in 2003, it is operated by the Andhra Cricket Association and hosts Andhra cricket, India internationals and domestic fixtures. Its first international match was the 2005 India–Pakistan ODI in which M.S. Dhoni made 148.

Location: Pothinamallayyapalem, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Capacity: 27,500Published figures vary: 27,500, with Cricinfo listing 25,000 and Cricbuzz 28,000.
Opened: 2003
First international: 5 April 2005India v Pakistan, 2nd ODI
Owned or run by: Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh
Home teams: Andhra, India, India women
Ends: Vizzy End and DV Subba Rao End
Floodlights: Yes
Former names: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium
Status: International venue

International matches hosted

3Tests
11ODIs
5T20Is
10Women's ODIs
8Women's T20Is

Counts up to 6 June 2026; first international 5 April 2005.

ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium pitch report

How the surface usually plays, then the figures from completed matches stored at this ground (average first-innings score is the median).

The grass wicket has traditionally been described as hard and even-paced, allowing strokeplay through the line. Venue commentary also notes good drainage and a lush outfield. Spinners have had more influence in some later limited-overs and domestic matches, so conditions can change with preparation and weather.

Historically batting-friendly and true-paced.
Good drainage is a repeatedly noted venue feature.
Spin can become influential in slower or lower-scoring matches.
Dew and coastal weather can alter the balance.

Pitch and toss figures from stored matches

Pitch and toss figures at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium by format
Format	Matches	Avg 1st innings	Bat-first wins	Chose to bowl	Toss winner won	Highest total
T20 and shorter	46	183	39%	87%	65%	229/5 Kakinada Kings, 8 Aug 2025
One-day (ODI and List A)	6	242	0%	50%	50%	331/7 Australia W, 12 Oct 2025

Upcoming matches at ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium

No upcoming fixtures at this ground are confirmed.

History of ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium

The ground opened in 2003 on the northern outskirts of Visakhapatnam, in the Pothinamallayyapalem area. The low stands and surrounding hills are recurring features in descriptions of the venue. It is operated by the Andhra Cricket Association, whose administrative address is at the stadium on NH-16. The site was selected as a major cricket facility for the city and has remained the principal international ground in the Andhra region.

International cricket arrived on 5 April 2005, when India played Pakistan in the second ODI of the series. India won by 58 runs, and M.S. Dhoni scored 148, his first ODI hundred. The match established the venue as a regular India limited-overs ground. The result and Dhoni’s innings are still the defining early episode in the ground’s international history. It also gave the new stadium an early place in India’s international calendar.

The stadium received Test status and staged its first Test in November 2016, India against England. It has since hosted Tests, men's and women's ODIs, and men's and women's T20Is. Domestic cricket, including Andhra fixtures, remains part of its programme. The 2016 Test marked the venue’s progression from a limited-overs location to a multi-format international ground. The ground therefore became a venue for all three men’s international formats.

The venue is known for a well-drained outfield and a generally true grass surface. It has also been used for Indian Premier League matches, including fixtures involving Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad and other designated home teams. The official association contact page continues to use the Dr. YSR name, while current ground listings use ACA–VDCA; the naming change should be checked before publication.

Milestones

2003
The stadium was established in Pothinamallayyapalem, Visakhapatnam.
2005
India and Pakistan played the first international match at the ground on 5 April.
2005
M.S. Dhoni made 148 in the inaugural India–Pakistan ODI at the venue.
2012
The ground entered the IPL venue rotation with Deccan Chargers fixtures.
2016
It staged its first Test, India v England, from 17 November.
2019
India v South Africa became the venue's first men's Test to produce a 500-plus team total.
2024
India and England played the second Test of their series at Visakhapatnam from 2 February.
2026
The venue's listed latest men's international was the India–New Zealand T20I on 28 January.

Famous matches at ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium

5 April 2005
India v Pakistan, 2nd ODI
India won by 58 runs. M.S. Dhoni's 148 was the headline innings in the ground's first international.
17 November 2016
India v England, 2nd Test
The match was the ground's Test debut. India won by 246 runs after scoring 455 and 204/4 declared.
2 February 2024
India v England, 2nd Test
India won by 106 runs. Jasprit Bumrah's 9 wickets and Yashasvi Jaiswal's 209 were central performances.
2 October 2019
India v South Africa, 1st Test
India won by 203 runs after posting 502/7 declared in the first innings; the total is the ground's listed highest Test score.

ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium records

Researched ground records, checked against at least one published scorecard source.

Ground records at ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium
Record	Figure	Match
Highest Test total	502/7 dec	India v South Africa, 2019
Lowest Test total	158 all out	England v India, 2024
Highest ODI total	387/5	India v West Indies, 2019
Highest men's T20I total	215/7	New Zealand v India, 2026
Highest women's ODI chase	331/7	Australia women v India women, venue statistics
Lowest women's ODI total	76 all out	Sri Lanka women v India women, venue statistics

How to reach ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium

Nearest airport: Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ); Rome2Rio lists a 21.2 km road trip to the stadium, usually by taxi or car.
By train: Use Visakhapatnam's city rail network and continue by road to Pothinamallayyapalem.
By road: The stadium is on NH-16 at Pothinamallayyapalem. Airport and city approaches continue by road.
Address: D.No.10-24/1, NH-16, Pothinamallayyapalem, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530041

ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium: questions and answers

When was ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium built?

It was established in 2003.

What is the capacity of ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium?

It has 27,500 seats. Other venue databases publish 25,000 or 28,000, so 27,500 is the working figure with a stated source conflict.

Who owns and operates the stadium?

Wikipedia lists the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh as owner. The Andhra Cricket Association operates the ground and has its administrative office at the stadium.

What was the first international match at the ground?

India played Pakistan in the second ODI on 5 April 2005. India won by 58 runs and M.S. Dhoni scored 148.

Which teams use ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium?

Andhra is the listed home team. The ground also hosts India and India women's internationals, along with selected IPL and domestic matches.

What are the ends at ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium?

The two named ends are Vizzy End and DV Subba Rao End.

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