ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium

Did You Know?

• The pitch assists spinners and the ball does not bounce much, making batting second not always beneficial, though dew can play a role.
• The highest ODI score posted by a team at this ground is 387/5 by India against West Indies in 2019.
• Rohit Sharma and K. L. Rahul recorded a 227-run partnership for the first wicket against West Indies in 2019.

History

The stadium was established in 2003 and hosted its first ODI against Pakistan in 2005. In September 2009, the executive committee of the Andhra Cricket Association renamed it Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium. After receiving Test status in 2015, its first Test match was played in November 2016 between India and England, which India won by 246 runs. The first T20I was held in February 2016 against Sri Lanka. The venue has hosted Indian Premier League matches, serving as home ground for Deccan Chargers in 2012, Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2015, and jointly for Mumbai Indians and Rising Pune Supergiants in 2016. It hosted the Eliminator and Qualifier 2 of the 2019 IPL. Since 2022, most Andhra Premier League matches are held here. It was the home ground for Delhi Capitals in 2024 and 2025. In March 2025, the name reverted to ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium.