ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium IPL Records & Stats (2008–2025): A Deep Dive into Visakhapatnam’s Venue Performance
The Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam may not be among the most frequently used IPL venues, but it has hosted several exciting matches over the years. Since IPL 2024, Delhi Capitals (DC) have played a few home matches here, adding to the stadium’s growing significance in the tournament. Previously, it served as a home venue for Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Mumbai Indians (MI), and Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS).
With the stadium set to host two IPL 2025 matches, let’s look at its historical stats and records.
ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium IPL Stats & Records
| Stat | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 16 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 8 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 8 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Won Toss & Won Match | 8 |
| Lost Toss & Won Match | 7 |
| Average First Innings Score | 167 |
| Highest Team Total | 272/2 (KKR vs DC) |
| Lowest Team Total | 92/10 (MI vs SRH) |
Between 2012 and 2024, the stadium has hosted 16 IPL matches, providing a balanced contest between bat and ball. The win ratio for batting first and second is almost equal, indicating that the toss doesn’t play a major role here.
The pitch at Visakhapatnam is known for low bounce, making it favorable for spinners. While batters have enjoyed success, chasing a target is often tricky. The par first-innings score is 167, but in recent matches, defending 170+ has been challenging.
Delhi Capitals at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium
| Matches Played | Won | Lost | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Delhi Capitals first played at Visakhapatnam in 2015, when it wasn’t their home ground. Since then, they have played eight matches, winning four and losing four. Their first victory came in 2015, followed by wins in 2019, 2024, and 2025.
Top Run-Scorers at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in IPL
| Batter | Innings | Runs | Avg | SR | Highest Score | 100/50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shikhar Dhawan | 9 | 294 | 36.75 | 126.72 | 82* | 0/2 |
| David Warner | 7 | 269 | 38.42 | 146.19 | 91 | 0/2 |
| Rishabh Pant | 7 | 220 | 36.66 | 170.54 | 55 | 0/2 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 5 | 168 | 42.00 | 120.00 | 62 | 0/1 |
| MS Dhoni | 5 | 147 | 49.00 | 170.93 | 64* | 0/1 |
Shikhar Dhawan leads the run charts at Visakhapatnam with 294 runs in 9 innings, followed by David Warner (269 runs in 7 innings). Warner holds the highest individual score at the venue, smashing 91 runs against KKR in 2015.
Top Wicket-Takers at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in IPL
| Bowler | Innings | Wickets | Economy | Best Bowling | 4W/5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Zampa | 3 | 10 | 6.00 | 6/19 | 0/1 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 3 | 8 | 7.45 | 5/16 | 0/1 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 6 | 6 | 7.04 | 2/42 | 0/0 |
| Ashish Nehra | 2 | 6 | 6.28 | 3/15 | 0/0 |
| Dale Steyn | 4 | 6 | 5.86 | 3/12 | 0/0 |
Adam Zampa tops the wicket-taking list with 10 scalps in just 3 innings. His 6 for 19 against SRH remains one of the best bowling performances in IPL history. Ravindra Jadeja follows with 8 wickets, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ashish Nehra, and Dale Steyn each have 6 wickets.
Key IPL Records at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadiu
- Highest Team Total: 272/7 by KKR vs DC (2024)
- Lowest Team Total: 92 all-out by MI vs SRH (2016)
- Most Runs at the Venue: Shikhar Dhawan (294 runs)
- Highest Individual Score: David Warner – 91
- Most Wickets: Adam Zampa – 10 wickets
- Best Bowling Figures: Adam Zampa – 6/19
- Only Five-Wicket Hauls: Adam Zampa & Ravindra Jadeja
The ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium has witnessed some memorable IPL moments, from high-scoring encounters to stunning bowling spells. As IPL 2025 continues, it remains an exciting venue to watch out for.
