Just four days post the World Cup Final, cricket enthusiasts are in for another treat as India and Australia gear up for a thrilling five-match T20I series. The action kicks off on November 23 at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam. While the sample size for this stadium’s T20 records is modest, with the first match dating back to 2005, let’s delve into the stats and records ahead of the IND vs AUS 1st T20I on November 23.
Visakhapatnam Stadium T20 Records:
Over the past decade (2012–2022), the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium has hosted three T20 matches, witnessing an average first-inning score of 129.
Teams batting second have emerged victorious in 66.66% of matches, emphasizing the significance of winning the toss. The highest score recorded here is 179/5 by India in 2022 against South Africa, while the lowest total is 82 by Sri Lanka in 2016 against India.
Ruturaj Gaikwad’s 57 in 2022 stands as the best individual batting score, and Ravichandran Ashwin’s remarkable figures of 4-1-8-4 in 2016 are the best bowling figures.
In 2019, Australia achieved the highest successful run chase, chasing down 127 runs with 3 wickets in hand and 0 balls to spare. On the flip side, India successfully defended 179 against South Africa in 2022.
India boasts a 2-1 win/loss record in the four matches played at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium. Notably, they suffered a nail-biting defeat to Australia in a past encounter.
Australia has played only one match in Vizag, clinching a thrilling victory against India.
