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Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur

Jamtha, Nagpur, Maharashtra. 14 completed matches stored since 6 Nov 2024.

Capacity 45,000
Opened 2008
7 Tests
9 ODIs
14 T20Is
Floodlit

Photo: Jms1241, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium: key facts

The Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium is an international cricket ground at Jamtha on Nagpur's southern edge. Opened in 2008, it replaced the older VCA Ground and is the main home venue of Vidarbha cricket. Its large playing area and generally slow, spin-assisted limited-overs surfaces have made it a regular venue for India matches.

Location: Jamtha, Nagpur, Maharashtra
Capacity: 45,000The 45,000 figure is the capacity reported by the stadium article and ESPNcricinfo ground listing.
Opened: 2008
First international: 6 November 2008India v Australia, 4th Test
Owned or run by: Vidarbha Cricket Association
Home teams: Vidarbha cricket team, Central Zone cricket team
Ends: Secretary End and Pavilion End
Floodlights: Yes
Former names: New VCA Stadium; Jamtha Stadium
Status: International venue

International matches hosted

7Tests
9ODIs
14T20Is
3Women's ODIs
2Women's T20Is

Counts up to 6 June 2026; first international 6 November 2008.

Vidarbha Cricket Association 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).

Recent ESPNcricinfo reporting describes the VCA Stadium surface as tending towards slow turners, with spinners helped by the long boundaries. Conditions can vary by match and preparation, so this is a general venue tendency rather than a guarantee for every fixture.

Spin has generally been a significant factor in recent ODIs.
The large outfield and long square boundaries reward accurate bowling and running between wickets.
Match-specific reports have described Nagpur pitches as capable of offering substantial turn, but the surface is not identical for every game.

Pitch and toss figures from stored matches

Pitch and toss figures at Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground by format
Format	Matches	Avg 1st innings	Bat-first wins	Chose to bowl	Toss winner won	Highest total
T20 and shorter	1	238	100%	100%	0%	238/7 India, 21 Jan 2026
One-day (ODI and List A)	1	248	0%	0%	0%	251/6 India, 6 Feb 2025
Test and first-class	12	297	60%	50%	60%	575/10 Vidarbha, 6 Nov 2024

Upcoming matches at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium

No upcoming fixtures at this ground are confirmed.

History of Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium

The stadium was inaugurated in 2008 at Jamtha, on the southern outskirts of Nagpur. It was developed to replace the older Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground as the city's principal international venue. The Vidarbha Cricket Association owns and operates the ground.

Its first international fixture was the fourth Test between India and Australia from 6 to 10 November 2008. India won by 172 runs. The match also gave the new venue a prominent opening week, with Jason Krejza taking 12 wickets for Australia and India completing the victory with a strong all-round performance.

The ground hosted four matches at the 2011 Cricket World Cup, including Zimbabwe v Canada and India v South Africa. The ICC's match report records Zimbabwe's 175-run win over Canada on 28 February, when Zimbabwe made 298 for 9 and Canada were dismissed for 123.

The venue has since hosted Tests, ODIs and T20Is, as well as domestic fixtures for Vidarbha and Central Zone. Its international programme includes women's limited-overs matches in 2016. The stadium also staged the first ODI of India's 2025 home series against England, which India won by four wickets.

The most recent international fixture is the men's T20I between India and New Zealand on 21 January 2026. The list records seven men's Tests, nine men's ODIs, 14 men's T20Is, three women's ODIs and two women's T20Is through that date. These counts are separate from domestic cricket played at the venue.

Milestones

2008
The Jamtha stadium opened and became the Vidarbha Cricket Association's main international ground.
6 November 2008
India and Australia played the venue's first international match, a Test won by India by 172 runs.
2009
The stadium hosted its first ODI, India v Australia, and its first T20I, India v Sri Lanka.
2011
Four matches of the Cricket World Cup were held at the ground.
2016
The stadium hosted women's ODI and women's T20I matches during the 2016 World Twenty20 period.
2025
India began its ODI series against England at Nagpur on 6 February, winning by four wickets.

Famous matches at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium

6 November 2008
India v Australia, 4th Test
The first international match at Jamtha ended in an India win by 172 runs. It was also Jason Krejza's 12-wicket Test for Australia.
12 March 2011
India v South Africa, Cricket World Cup, Group B
The World Cup match is remembered for South Africa chasing India's 296 and winning by three wickets after India lost its last nine wickets for 29 runs.
6 February 2025
India v England, 1st ODI
England made 248, while India reached 251 for 6 in 38.4 overs. Shubman Gill scored 87 as India won with 68 balls remaining.

Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium records

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

Ground records at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium
Record	Figure	Match
Highest ODI total	354/7	India v Australia, 2013
Highest successful ODI chase	351/4	India v Australia, 30 October 2013
Best-known first-Test bowling haul	12 wickets	Jason Krejza, Australia v India, 6–10 November 2008

How to reach Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium

Nearest airport: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur; continue south by road to Jamtha.
By train: Nagpur Junction is the main rail gateway; the stadium is outside the city centre, so continue by road to Jamtha.
By metro: Khapri metro station is the southern end of Nagpur Metro; onward road transport is needed for the stadium.
By road: Approach the stadium from Nagpur on the southern road corridor towards Jamtha, following local stadium signage.
Address: Jamtha, Nagpur, Maharashtra 441108, India

Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium: questions and answers

When was VCA Stadium built?

It was inaugurated in 2008 at Jamtha, on the southern outskirts of Nagpur.

What is the capacity of VCA Stadium Nagpur?

The listed capacity is 45,000 spectators.

Who owns VCA Stadium?

The stadium is owned and operated by the Vidarbha Cricket Association.

Which team plays at VCA Stadium?

Vidarbha is the principal domestic home team. Central Zone also uses the venue for zonal competitions.

When was the first international match at VCA Stadium?

India played Australia in the fourth Test from 6 to 10 November 2008, and India won by 172 runs.

How does the pitch at VCA Stadium usually play?

Recent venue reports describe a large ground with surfaces that can be slow and helpful to spin, although preparation varies by match.

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