About | Details |
|---|---|
Also known as | VCA Stadium, Jamtha Stadium |
Named After | State Association |
Capacity | 45000 |
End Names | Secretary End, Pavilion End |
Flood Lights | Yes |
Home Teams | Vidharbha, Central Zone, and India |
Pitch | Turf |
The Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, also known as the VCA Stadium and Jamtha Stadium, is located in the Jamtha suburb of Nagpur. The stadium was established in 2008, replacing the old VCA Ground to serve as a modern cricketing hub. This stadium is one of the largest in India by play area, and it has been one of the most highly praised stadiums by the ICC and prominent players due to its facilities and modern amenities.
The VCA Stadium can hold 45,000 spectators, and it features two ends, named the Secretary End and Pavilion End, along with floodlight capability, enhancing its suitability for day-night matches. This stadium has served as the host to the Vidarbha state team, the Central Zone domestic team, and has hosted the Indian national team in all formats.
The dry turf-based surface has a history of assisting spinners with grip and turn in Tests; however, the stadium is known for producing high scorers in limited-overs games. The stadium’s huge playing area, with 80-yard straight and 85-yard square boundaries, creates a unique challenge for batters to clear the boundaries, while the VCA Stadium remains a vibrant venue to play in and watch cricket.
VCA Stadium Test Records and Stats
The VCA Stadium has hosted a total of 7 long-format matches. The hosts, the Indian Cricket Team, have set the highest record here - 610/6 runs against Sri Lanka in 2017. The lowest total was recorded by South Africa, being bowled out for 79 by India at this venue.
Former Indian Skipper Virat Kohli holds the record for scoring the most runs at this venue, with 366 runs in the 3 test matches he played at this ground. Meanwhile, Hashim Amla from South Africa scored the highest individual score at the venue, his best test score of unbeaten 253* runs against India in 2010.
In the bowling department, off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin holds the record for the most wickets at this venue, with 31 wickets in 4 matches to his name. Australian off-spinner Jason Krejza holds the best individual figures of 8/215 against India at this venue.
VCA Stadium ODI Records and Stats
The stadium has hosted 12 One-Day International matches and has witnessed several record-breaking performances. The highest ODI total at this ground was set by India, 354/7 against Australia in a bilateral series. The lowest recorded total in ODIs was by the Indian women’s team got 167 all out in the match against England women in 2018.
Virat Kohli holds the record for scoring the most runs at this venue - 325 runs in 5 matches. The highest individual score in an ODI match at the MCA Stadium is by former Australian skipper George Bailey, 156 against India at this venue.
Australian left-arm seamer Mitchell Johnson has the most wickets at this ground with 9 dismissals in 3 matches to his name. The best individual bowling figures, 4 wickets for 29 runs, were recorded by Australian skipper Pat Cummins at the VCA Stadium.
VCA Stadium T20I Records and Stats
Barbati Stadium has hosted a total of 12 T20I matches. The highest T20I total was set by the Sri Lanka team, scoring 215/5 against the hosts India in 2009, while the lowest total at this ground was recorded by India, getting all-out for 79/10 runs against New Zealand in the 2016 ICC T20 World Cup.
The most runs at this stadium in T20Is were scored by Afghanistan wicket-keeper batter Mohammed Shahzad, who tallied 166 runs in 4 matches, with while highest individual score of 81 runs at the venue being scored by Bangladesh batter Mohammed Naim.
Afghanistan ace spinner Rashid Khan has taken the most wickets here, with 8 dismissals in 4 matches, with the individual best figures of 4/11 belonging to Kiwi all-rounder Mitchell Santner against India at the VCA Stadium.
How to Reach VCA Stadium, Nagpur?
The stadium is quite easily accessible.
📍 Address: Wardha Road, Jamtha, Nagpur, Maharashtra – 441108
🚆 Nearest Train Station: Nagpur Junction (approx. 25–30 min drive)
🚌 Nearest Bus Stop: Jamtha Bus Stop (5–10 min walk)
🚗 Road Access: Well-connected via NH-44 and Wardha Road
