Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium
ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium
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| Location | Pothinamallayya Palem, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh |
| Establishment | 2003 |
| Capacity | 30,000 |
| Owner | Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh |
| Operator | Andhra cricket team |
| Tenants | Andhra cricket team Deccan Chargers (2012) Sunrisers Hyderabad Indian Cricket Team |
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| Vizzy End DV Subba Rao End |
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| International information | |
| First ODI | April 05, 2005: India v Pakistan |
| Last ODI | November 24, 2013: India v West Indies |
| As of 24 November 2013 Source: [1] |
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ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium formerly Andhra Cricket Association-Visakhapatnam District Cricket Association Cricket Stadium or ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Visakhapatnam, India.
The picturesque ACA-VDCA ground, set on the outskirts of Visakhapatnam midst scenic hills, has hosted 5 ODI and a T20I so far apart from hosting IPL matches. The stadium has a two-tier architecture and designed in such a way that view of the match in action is not obstructed regardless of the seating location.
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History
This ground has one of the best batting tracks in the world and a most preferred ground of BCCI to host ODI and other league matches. The stadium is known for the lush green outfield and has one of the most well maintained stadium in the country.
The second ODI of the series between India and Pakistan in 2005. But on the evidence of that game, in which over 650 runs were scored, the playing strip is one of the best batting pitches in the country, hard and true and perfect for hitting through the line, as the Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni proved while flaying the Pakistan attack on the way to 148.
The grass was specially brought from the Caribbean. In addition to this the stadium has the countries best water drainage facilities. The ACA president Ganga Raju recently stated that the stadium may be awarded test status during the next domestic season of Team India.
The stadium currently seats 38,000, although there are plans to increase its capacity to 50,000 with the addition of more tiers to the stands. These additions might, however, block the view of the hills and the pleasant breeze allowed into the ground by the low-lying stands, which currently give it a pleasant air far from the hothouse atmosphere of most Indian grounds.
In November 2015, the stadium was selected one of the six new Test venue along with Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, JSCA International Stadium Complex, Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium and Holkar Stadium in India.[1]
Ground profile
It is currently used mainly for cricket matches. The stadium was built in 2003 and has a capacity of 30,000 seats. It has floodlight facilities to host a D/N match and has one of the best draining facility in India. The stadium has hosted 5 ODI matches, out which 4 were won by India and hence considered as a lucky stadium for Team India. It is located on NH5 near Pothinmallayapalem", a suburb of Visakhapatnam.
This stadium was used as an IPL venue for the Deccan Chargers in 2012. Sunrisers Hyderabad played their first 3 IPL home games at this venue in 2015.
List of international matches played
Tests
This venue has not hosted any international Test matches so far, but now got approval to host Test matches.It may host testmatch in next year of 2016. ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam established in 2003 has been given the status of a test match stadium. This decision was taken in the just concluded Annual General Meeting of the BCCI headed by Shashank Manohar.[2][3][4][5]
ODI
The following is the list of all matches played
| Date | Tournament | Team 1 | Team 2 | Winner | Margin | Full Scorecard |
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| Tuesday, April 5, 2005 | Bilateral Series |  India |
 Pakistan |
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58 runs | Scorecard |
| Saturday, February 17, 2007 | Bilateral Series | India |
 Sri Lanka |
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7 wickets | Scorecard |
| Wednesday, October 20, 2010 | Bilateral Series | India |
 Australia |
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5 wickets | Scorecard |
| Friday, December 2, 2011 | Bilateral Series | India |
 West Indies |
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5 wickets | Scorecard |
| Sunday, November 24, 2013 | Bilateral Series | India |
West Indies |
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2 wickets | Scorecard |
| Tuesday, October 14, 2014 | Bilateral Series | India |
West Indies |
Match cancelled | Scorecard |
T20
This venue has hosted a T20 International but the match has been abandoned due to inclement weather. It hosted IPL Matches and being a home venue for Deccan Chargers and Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2012 and 2015 respectively.
The ground will host first T20 International match in 2016 Sri Lankan tour.
| Date | Tournament | Team 1 | Team 2 | Winner | Margin | Full Scorecard |
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| September 8, 2012 | Bilateral Series | India |
 New Zealand |
Match Abandoned | Scorecard | |
| February 2016 | Bilateral Series | India |
Sri Lanka |
References
- ↑ BCCI revamps selection committee, announces new Test centres
- ↑ http://www.sakshipost.com/index.php/sports/67031-visakapatnam-cricket-stadium-gets-national-test-status.html?psource=Home-Latest
- ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/vizag-gets-test-cricket-status-at-last/article7863204.ece
- ↑ http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/2015-11-09/YSR-Reddy-Stadium-in-Visakhapatnam-gets-Test-status-185655
- ↑ http://huntnews.in/p/detail/3cf0f5bb9d07f2d7306d74b6e97a0d88?uc_param_str=dnfrpfbivesscpgimibtbmntnisieijblauputoggdnw
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