Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Two PacedSpin Bowling
High Turn
Win Bat First
Win Bowl First
The New Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, also known as Jamtha Stadium, is a premier cricket venue located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Opened in 2008, it is one of India's largest stadiums by field area, boasting a seating capacity of 45,000 spectators.
Renowned for its world-class facilities and large boundaries, the ground provides a fair balance between bat and ball. It serves as the home ground for the Vidarbha and Central Zone teams in domestic cricket.
Over the years, it has hosted numerous iconic international matches across all formats, including pivotal T20 World Cup games and high-profile test matches and ODI matches against teams like Australia and England.
Stadium Details
| Stadium Name | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium |
| Known As | Jamtha Stadium (New VCA Stadium) |
| Place, Country | Nagpur, India |
| Established | 2008 |
| Home Team | Vidarbha, Central Zone |
| End Names | Secretary End, Pavilion End |
| Seating Capacity | 45,000 |
Vidarbha Cricket Association, Nagpur Pitch Report
The surface at the VCA Stadium is built on red soil, which usually provides a fair contest between bat and ball. Here is what to expect in T20 Cricket at this venue:
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Batting Conditions: It is not a typical "high-scoring" ground. A target of 150–160 is considered competitive. The pitch is best for batting early on but tends to slow down as the game progresses.
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Spinners Advantage: The dry red soil offers excellent grip and turn. Spinners usually dominate the middle overs, making it difficult for batsmen to score freely.
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Fast Bowlers: While there isn't much raw pace or bounce, seamers who use slower balls and variations are most successful here.
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Toss Factor: Defending a total is generally easier than chasing. The pitch becomes sluggish in the second innings, so the captain winning the toss will likely bat first.
Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur Stats
T20I Stats
- Matches Played: 13
- Batting 1st Won: 9
- Batting 2nd Won: 4
- Average 1st innings score: 146
ODI Stats
- Matches Played: 10
- Batting 1st Won: 03
- Batting 2nd Won: 07
- Average 1st innings score: 284
FAQ's
1. Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur Pitch Report?
The pitch at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium offers a balanced track that favours both the batters and bowlers, it largely favours the spinners.
2. Average 1st Innings Score in T20 matches at VCA Stadium, Nagpur?
The average 1st innings score in T20 matches played at VCA Stadium is around 145-150 runs.
3. Average 1st Innings score in ODI matches at VCA Stadium, Nagpur?
The average 1st innings score in ODI matches at VCA Stadium is around 280-285 runs.
Recent Games played at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur, India
Upcoming Games on Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur, India
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