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Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium: Photos, Pitch Behavior Records, Stats and Boundary Length

The VCA Stadium, better known as Jamtha Cricket Stadium, is one of the premier international cricket stadiums in India. Located in Jamtha, Nagpur, the VCA Stadium was established in 2008. The Jamtha stadium has a seating capacity of 45,000, which makes it one of the grandest cricket stadiums in India. The Nagpur Cricket Stadium has hosted several memorable cricket matches. The first international cricket match at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium took place between India and Australia from 6 to 10 November 2008. 

An Overview of the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium: Photos, Pitch Behavior Records, Stats and Boundary Length 

Venue NameVCA Stadium 
Also Known as Jamtha Stadium, Nagpur Cricket Stadium 
Opened2008
LocationWardha Rd, Jamtha, Nagpur, Maharashtra 441108
Seating Capacity45,000
Pitch BehaviourBowling-friendly wicket with assistance to both seamers and spinners
Shortest Boundary Distance65 meters
Longest Boundary Distance70 meters
Bowling EndsPavilion End, Secretary End
FloodlightsYes

VCA Stadium Pitch Behaviour 

Traditionally, the pitch at VCA Stadium is known for supporting bowlers, both pacers and spinners as well. The Jamtha is one of the few cricket grounds in India where seamers get favorable conditions. However, this remains for the first two days in test cricket; after the third, the pitch tends to crack and help spinners. For batters, Jamtha is one of the few cricket grounds in India where they are under pressure. But a combination of resilience, patience, and technique can do the world for a batsman to score big runs here. 

VCA Stadium Records & Stats 

There are a total of 29 international matches that have been played so far at VCA Stadium in Nagpur. The highest score ever achieved at this stadium was 610/6 dec, registered by India against Sri Lanka in the test. 79 is the lowest team total at this venue, recorded by South Africa against India in a test and by India against New Zealand in a T20I. The highest individual score at Nagpur Cricket Stadium is in the name of Hashim Amla, who scored 253* against India in a test match. Jason Krejza has registered the best bowling performance at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium; the Aussie spinner produced a spell of 8/215 against India in a test. 

Total Matches29
Average 1st inning score303 in Tests 
288 in ODIs 
146 in T20Is 
Highest total recorded610/6 (dec) by India vs Sri Lanka in Tests 
354/7 by India vs Australia in ODIs 
215/5 by Sri Lanka vs India in T20Is 
Lowest total recorded79 by South Africa vs India in Tests 
123 by Canada vs Zimbabwe in ODIs 
79 by India vs New Zealand in T20Is 
Highest score chasedN/A 
351/4 by India vs Australia in ODIs 
123/7  by West Indies vs South Africa in T20Is 
Highest individual score 253* Hashim Amla for South Africa vs India in Test 
156 George Bailey for Australia vs India Australia in ODIs 
81 Mohammad Naim for Bangladesh vs India in T20Is  
Best bowling performance 8/215 Jason Krejza for Australia vs India in Tests 
5/50 Dale Steyn for South Africa vs India in ODIs 
6/7 Deepak Chahar for India vs Bangladesh in T20Is

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India Record at VCA Stadium, Nagpur 

India has played 18 matches at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur, and of those 18 encounters, 12 went in India’s favor. However, they have lost 5 games as well, and one match ended in a draw. 

Played18
Won12
Lost5
Tied0
Draw1
No Result0

India Test Record at VCA Stadium, Nagpur 

Team India has played 7 test matches at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium Nagpur and won 5 of them. One match ended in a draw, and India lost only one match at Jamtha Stadium in Nagpur. 

Played7
Won5
Lost1
Tied0
Draw1
No Result0

India ODI Record at VCA Stadium, Nagpur 

In the 50-over format, India has played 6 matches at VCA Stadium, won 4 of them, and lost two. 

Played6
Won4
Lost2
Tied0
Draw0
No Result0

India T20I Record at VCA Stadium, Nagpur 

In the shortest format of cricket, India has played 5 matches at Nagpur Cricket Stadium; of those 5 games, they have won 3 and lost 2. 

Played5
Won3
Lost2
Tied0
Draw0
No Result0

VCA Stadium IPL Records & Stats 

The VCA Stadium has hosted only three IPL matches. The highest IPL score at Vidarbha Cricket Association stadium was registered by the Rajasthan Royals, who scored 159 runs against the Deccan Chargers on 5 April 2010. Rohit Sharma holds the record for the highest individual score at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium; he scored 73 runs against Rajasthan Royal while playing for the Deccan Chargers. The average first-inning score at Nagpur Cricket Stadium in the IPL is 149. 

CityNagpur
CountryIndia
First Match05/04/2010 Deccan Chargers vs Rajasthan Royals 
Last Match12/04/2010 Deccan Chargers vs Royal Challengers Bangalore 
Matches Played3
Matches Won Batting First
Matches Won Batting Second
Matches Won Winning Toss1
Matches Won Losing Toss
Matches with No Result
Highest Individual Innings73Rohit Sharma (Deccan Chargers)05/04/2010 v Rajasthan Royals
Best Bowling4/21Shane Warne (Rajasthan Royals)05/04/2010 v Deccan Chargers
Highest Team Innings159 (Rajasthan Royals)05/04/2010 v Deccan Chargers
Lowest Team Innings138 (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)12/04/2010 v Deccan Chargers
Highest Run Chase139/4 (Deccan Chargers)10/04/2010 v Chennai Super Kings
Average Runs per Wicket18.38
Average Runs per Over7.44
Average Score Batting First149

VCA Stadium Photos 

VCA Stadium Capacity 

The seating capacity of VCA Stadium in Nagpur is 45,000. 

VCA Stadium Boundary Length 

The longest boundary at VCA Stadium, Nagpur, measures 70 meters, whereas the shortest boundary at Jamtha Stadium is 65 meters long. 

VCA Stadium Location 

Wardha Rd, Jamtha, Maharashtra 441108 is the address of VCA Stadium, Nagpur. 

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FAQs 

Is VCA a batting or bowling pitch? 

The pitch at VCA Stadium is known for providing assistance to bowlers, especially seamers. 

What is the size of the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium Nagpur?

The Jamtha Stadium in Nagpur covers an area of 33 acres. 

How many international cricket stadiums are there in Nagpur?

At present, Nagpur has only VCA Stadium as the international cricket ground. 

What is the full form of VCA Stadium?

Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium is the full form of VCA Stadium, Nagpur. 

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