VIDARBHA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM, NAGPUR, INDIA

VIDARBHA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM (NAGPUR)

The Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, also known as New VCA Stadium, is a cricket ground in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. It is the largest cricket stadium in India in terms of field area. The ground, located at Jamtha on the southern outskirts of Nagpur, was inaugurated in 2008, replacing the old Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground as the city's main stadium. The qualities of the stadium have been praised by the International Cricket Council. VCA Stadium is the home ground for the Vidarbha and Central Zone teams for the domestic Ranji Trophy and Duleep Trophy tournaments.

VCA STADIUM (NAGPUR) Pitch Report

The curator has promised that the dead track from 2012 will not be repeated, but that it will start to spin from day one already. This is not good news for the Proteas, who will want to bat first and get settled before that turn arrives.

VCA STADIUM (NAGPUR) Pitch Report

Test Match Pitch Report and Toss Factor:

This pitch supports the batsman in the starting innings, bowlers get help from this pitch specially the spinners who plays a vital role on this pitch throughout the match. In last 10 years only 2 test matches played at this ground out of which all 2 won by the team bowling first.

Here are last 4 tests matches average scores of both Innings at VCA ground:

Test Matches 1st Innings Average Score – 191 runs

Test Matches 2nd Innings Average Score – 505 runs

Test Matches 3rd Innings Average Score – 128 runs

Test Matches 4th Innings Average Score – NA runs

LAST 10 YEARS OUTCOME

VCA STADIUM (NAGPUR) Pitch Report

ODI Match Pitch Report and Toss Factor:

The last ODI played here was also between India and Australia with the hosts chasing down 350 four years ago. Those were the days when the pitch produced high scoring games but of late it has become slower and lower. In last 10 years only 3 ODI played at this ground out of which 1 match won by the team batting first team and 2 matches won by the team batting second.

Here are last ODI matches average scores of both Innings at VCA ground:

ODI Matches 1st Innings Average Score – 247 runs

ODI Matches 2nd Innings Average Score – 246 runs

LAST 10 YEARS OUTCOME

VCA STADIUM (NAGPUR) Pitch Report

T20I Match Pitch Report and Toss Factor:

Considering this format, the wicket looks a balanced one. Even the bowlers are having a great tournament with the ball so far. Anything over 160-170 puts pressure automatically on the teams chasing. Batting first is a good option on this wicket. In last 10 years only 13 matches played out of which 11 matches won by the team batting first and 2 matches won by the team chasing the target.

Here are last T20I matches average scores of both Innings at VCA ground:

T20I Matches 1st Innings Average Score – 151 runs

T20I Matches 2nd Innings Average Score – 132 runs

LAST 10 YEARS OUTCOME