The ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam is set to host the third ODI between India and South Africa on Saturday.
The series is evenly poised as the Proteas staged a remarkable comeback in Raipur after going down in the opener in Ranchi to level the series 1-1. The weekend contest should be another thriller on the shores of Visakhapatnam.
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Known for its balanced pitch and generally high-scoring encounters, you can expect the likes of Aiden Markram, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to post big scores, which should ensure another run fest.
In this guide, we break down the pitch conditions, key statistics, and highest individual and team scores at the ACA-VDCA ground, giving fans and bettors a clear picture of what to expect ahead of this crucial clash.
How many ODI matches has ACA-VDCA Stadium hosted?
The ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium has hosted 20 ODIs so far.
How many spectators can ACA-VDCA Stadium hold?
The ground has a seating capacity of around 28,000 people.
ACA-VDCA Stadium Pitch Report
The ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium offers conducive bowling conditions, being one of the few grounds in India, where batting is tougher. Looking at the past matches played here, spinners have dominated the proceedings, while the fast-bowlers too can use variations to take advantage of the slow nature of the track.
ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam: Average scores and toss results in ODIs
| Average first innings score in Visakhapatnam | 233 |
| Matches won after batting first | 3 |
| Matches won by the chasing team | 15 |
What happened in the previous ODI at ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam?
Indian men's team last played at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam in March 2023. In that match Australia beat India by 10 wickets. It was a low-scoring match as the Men in Blue were bundled for 117 runs, and the visitors chased that down in just 11 overs.
What is the highest score by a team at ACA-VDCA Stadium in ODIs?
The highest team score at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in ODIs was posted by India Men, who scored 387/5 in 50 overs against West Indies on 18 December 2019. Batting at a brisk run rate of 7.74, India dominated the innings at Visakhapatnam, ultimately securing a comfortable victory.
What is the lowest score by a team at ACA-VDCA Stadium in ODIs?
The lowest team score at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in ODIs was 76 all out by Sri Lanka Women in 39.3 overs against India on January 19, 2014. India chased down the total in 32.3 overs for the loss of three wickets.
What is the highest individual score at ACA-VDCA Stadium in ODIs?
The highest individual score at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in ODIs is 159 by Rohit Sharma for India against West Indies on 18 December 2019. He faced 138 balls, hitting 17 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 115.21, anchoring India’s innings in a dominant performance at Visakhapatnam.
What is the best bowling figure at ACA-VDCA in ODIs?
The best bowling figures at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in ODIs are held by A. Mishra, who took 5 wickets for 18 runs in 6 overs against New Zealand on 29 October 2016. He bowled with exceptional control, including 2 maidens, at an economy rate of 3.00, helping India secure a dominant victory at Visakhapatnam.
Which batter has the most runs at ACA-VDCA Stadium in ODIs?
The leading run-scorer at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in ODIs is Virat Kohli, who has accumulated 587 runs in 7 innings between 2010 and 2023. His highest score at the ground is 157 not out, and he maintains an impressive average of 97.83, hitting 53 fours and 6 sixes during his visits to Visakhapatnam.
Which bowler has the most wickets at ACA-VDCA Stadium in ODIs?
The leading wicket-taker at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in ODIs is Kuldeep Yadav, who has claimed 9 wickets in 4 matches between 2017 and 2023. Bowling a total of 31 overs (186 balls), his best figures at the ground are 3/42, with an impressive average of 19.22 and an economy rate of 5.58.
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