Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium

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The '''New Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium''', also known as '''Jamtha Stadium''', is a cricket stadium in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. It is the second largest cricket stadium in India in terms of field area after the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, and the qualities of the stadium have been praised by the International Cricket Council.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131224101116/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-07-02/top-stories/28322831_1_host-third-vca-stadium-wankhede-stadium Nagpur likely to host third India-New Zealand Test – Times Of India]. Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2010-07-02). Retrieved on 2013-12-23.</ref>

The stadium is located at Jamtha on the southern outskirts of Nagpur and was inaugurated in 2008, replacing the old Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground as the city's main stadium. The VCA Stadium has a capacity of 45,000 and is the home ground for the Vidarbha and Central Zone cricket teams for the domestic Ranji Trophy and Duleep Trophy tournaments respectively. As of January 2020 it has hosted more T20I matches (12) than any other stadium in India. As of 10 November 2019 it has hosted 6 Tests, 9 ODIs and 12 T20Is.

==England Tour of India 2025==

Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) is all set to host the 1st One Day International Match of "IDFC First Bank ODI Trophy" between India and England, scheduled to be played on 6 February 2025. VCA has made special arrangements with Orphanages for Orphan Children to witness the match. Free Transportation and Free Tickets for such orphan children have been arranged by VCA.<ref>{{Cite web |title=India vs England 1st ODI VCA Stadium Nagpur |url=https://briomatic.com/icc/ind-vs-eng-2025/ind-vs-eng-2025-india-vs-england-nagpur-tickets/ |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=Briomatic |language=en}}</ref>

==Overview== thumb|Layout of the VCA Stadium

Sachin Tendulkar said "the facilities exceeded all expectations" and Ricky Ponting commented on the comfort in the changing rooms.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/indvaus2008/content/story/377218.html|title=Spectator-friendly minus the spectators|work=Cricinfo}}</ref> Rajasthan Royals skipper Shane Warne was extremely pleased with the "largeness of the ground" after his team's two-run win over Deccan Chargers. "Michael Lumb's slog to deep mid-wicket found a fielder. Now, if this was Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium or M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, then that ball would have landed in a taxi going to the team hotel. We need big grounds like these," Warne said.<ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-bowlers-in-with-a-chance-at-the-vca-stadium-in-nagpur-1370289 Bowlers in with a chance at the VCA stadium in Nagpur – Sport – DNA]. Dnaindia.com. Retrieved on 2013-12-23.</ref> It has 80-yard straight boundaries and 85-yard square boundaries, which makes it one of the largest grounds (in terms of playing area) in the world.<ref name="autogenerated2">{{cite web |url=http://www.bcci.tv/bcci/bccitv/community/venues/venue/4d1dd0ab8f09d |title= Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur | Venues | BCCI|website=www.bcci.tv |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102005833/http://www.bcci.tv/bcci/bccitv/community/venues/venue/4d1dd0ab8f09d |archive-date=2 November 2013}}</ref>

Lalit Modi said the VCA was "by far the best stadium in India". The stadium has been praised not only by the players but also by commentators and journalists because of the facilities.<ref name="autogenerated2"/> Alan Wilkins said, "It is a fabulous stadium, a Colosseum here in Nagpur. It has the most impressive Press box for the travelling media. It really is a wonderful venue."

The first international match at this venue was the Fourth Test between India and Australia in November 2008, which India won by 172 runs. The Australian spinner Jason Krejza finished with 12 wickets, while Harbhajan Singh claimed seven for India.

Four matches were played at the stadium during the 2011 Cricket World Cup.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://icc-cricket.yahoo.net/events_and_awards/CWC/fixtures.php |title=International Cricket Council - Cricket World Cup 2011 - Fixtures |access-date=15 December 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100110075851/http://icc-cricket.yahoo.net/events_and_awards/CWC/fixtures.php |archive-date=10 January 2010 }}</ref> The highest Test scores are by India: 566/8, 558/6 and 441. The leading run scorers in Tests are Virendar Sehwag (357), Virat Kohli (354) and MS Dhoni (339). The leading wicket takers in a Test are R Ashwin (23 wickets), Ishant Sharma (19) and Harbhajan Singh (13 wickets). The highest ODI scores are by India 354/7, India 351/4, Australia 350/6, New Zealand 302/7 and Sri Lanka 302/7. The leading scorers in ODIs are Virat Kohli (325), Mahendra Singh Dhoni (268) and Rohit Sharma (204). The leading wicket takers in ODIs are Mitchell Johnson (9 wickets), Ravindra Jadeja (6 wickets) and Dale Steyn (5) and Harbhajan Singh (5).

{{wide image|Panoramic view of VCA stadium,nagpur.jpg|800px|align-cap=center|Panoramic view of VCA Stadium, Nagpur}}

==Various format record== ===Test records=== * '''Highest team total''': 610/6d, by India against Sri Lanka in 2017/18. * '''Lowest team total''': 79, by South Africa against India in 2015/16. * '''Highest individual score''': 253*, by Hashim Amla (South Africa) against India in 2010/11. * '''Best bowling in an innings''': 8/215, by Jason Krejza (Australia) against India in 2008/09. *'''Most runs scored by a player''': Virat Kohli 366. *'''Most wickets taken''': Ravichandran Ashwin 31.

===ODI records=== * '''Highest team total''': 354/7, by India against Australia in 2009/10<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/indvaus2009/content/story/431723.html Big-hitting Dhoni helps level series {{!}} India v Australia, 2nd ODI, Nagpur Report {{!}} Cricket News]. ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved on 2013-12-23.</ref> * '''Lowest team total''': 123, by Canada against Zimbabwe on 28 February 2011. * '''Highest individual score''': 156, by George Bailey against India in 2013/14. * '''Most runs scored by a player''': Virat Kohli- 325 runs, followed by MS Dhoni- 268 runs and Rohit Sharma- 206 runs. * '''Best bowling in an innings''': 4/33, by Mitchell Johnson against New Zealand in February 2011. *'''Most wickets taken''': Mitchell Johnson- 9 wickets and Ravindra Jadeja - 9 wickets.

===T20I records=== * '''Highest team total''': 219/5, by Sri Lanka against India in 2009/10. * '''Lowest team total''': 79/10, by India against New Zealand in 2016/17. * '''Highest individual score''': 84, by Abhishek Sharma against New Zealand in 2026. * '''Best bowling in an innings''': 6/7 by Deepak Chahar against Bangladesh in 2019/20.

== List of five wicket hauls in international cricket ==

===Tests=== {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" |+ Five-wicket hauls in Men's Test matches at VCA Stadium<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bowling records {{!}} Test matches {{!}} Cricinfo Statsguru {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;filter=advanced;ground=2399;orderby=start;size=200;template=results;type=bowling;view=innings;wicketsmin1=5;wicketsval1=wickets|access-date=2023-02-12|website=Cricinfo}}</ref> |- ! No. ! Bowler ! Date ! Team ! Opposing Team ! scope="col" style="width:20px;"|Inn ! scope="col" style="width:20px;"|O ! scope="col" style="width:20px;"|R ! scope="col" style="width:20px;"|W ! Result |- | 1 | {{sortname|Jason|Krezja}} | {{dts|format=dmy|2008|11|6}} || {{cr|AUS}} || {{cr|IND}} || {{nts|1}} || {{nts|43.5}} || {{nts|215}} || {{nts|8}} | India won<ref>{{cite web|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/345672.html|title=4th Test, Nagpur, November 6-10, 2008, Australia tour of India|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|accessdate=12 February 2023}}</ref> |- | 2 | {{sortname|Dale|Steyn}} | {{dts|format=dmy|2010|2|6}} || {{cr|SA}} || {{cr|IND}} || {{nts|2}} || {{nts|16.4}} || {{nts|51}} || {{nts|7}} | South Africa won<ref>{{cite web|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/441825.html|title=1st Test, Nagpur, February 6-9, 2010, South Africa tour of India|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|accessdate=12 February 2023}}</ref> |- | 3 | {{sortname|Ravichandran|Ashwin}} | {{dts|format=dmy|2015|11|25}} || {{cr|IND}} || {{cr|SA}} || {{nts|2}} || {{nts|16.1}} || {{nts|32}} || {{nts|5}} | India won<ref name="INDvSA2015">{{cite web|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/903607.html|title=3rd Test, Nagpur, November 25-27, 2015, South Africa tour of India|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|accessdate=12 February 2023}}</ref> |- | 4 | {{sortname|Imran|Tahir}} | {{dts|format=dmy|2015|11|25}} || {{cr|SA}} || {{cr|IND}} || {{nts|3}} || {{nts|11.3}} || {{nts|38}} || {{nts|5}} | India won<ref name="INDvSA2015"/> |- | 5 | {{sortname|Ravichandran|Ashwin}} | {{dts|format=dmy|2015|11|25}} || {{cr|IND}} || {{cr|SA}} || {{nts|4}} || {{nts|29.5}} || {{nts|66}} || {{nts|7}} | India won<ref name="INDvSA2015"/> |- | 6 | {{sortname|Ravindra|Jadeja}} | {{dts|format=dmy|2023|2|9}} || {{cr|IND}} || {{cr|AUS}} || {{nts|1}} || {{nts|22}} || {{nts|47}} || {{nts|5}} | India won<ref name="INDvAUS2023">{{cite web|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1348652.html|title=1st Test, Nagpur, February 09-11, 2023, Australia tour of India|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|accessdate=12 February 2023}}</ref> |- | 7 | {{sortname|Todd|Murphy}} | {{dts|format=dmy|2023|2|9}} || {{cr|AUS}} || {{cr|IND}} || {{nts|2}} || {{nts|47}} || {{nts|124}} || {{nts|7}} | India won<ref name="INDvAUS2023"/> |- | 8 | {{sortname|Ravichandran|Ashwin}} | {{dts|format=dmy|2023|2|9}} || {{cr|IND}} || {{cr|AUS}} || {{nts|3}} || {{nts|12}} || {{nts|37}} || {{nts|5}} | India won<ref name="INDvAUS2023"/> |}

===One Day Internationals=== {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" |+ Five-wicket hauls in Men's ODI matches at VCA Stadium<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bowling records {{!}} ODI matches {{!}} Cricinfo Statsguru {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=2;filter=advanced;ground=2399;orderby=start;size=200;template=results;type=bowling;view=innings;wicketsmin1=5;wicketsval1=wickets|access-date=2023-02-12|website=Cricinfo}}</ref> |- ! No. ! Bowler ! Date ! Team ! Opposing Team ! scope="col" style="width:20px;"|Inn ! scope="col" style="width:20px;"|O ! scope="col" style="width:20px;"|R ! scope="col" style="width:20px;"|W ! Result |- | 1 | {{sortname|Dale|Steyn}} | {{dts|format=dmy|2011|3|12}} || {{cr|SA}} || {{cr|IND}} || {{nts|1}} || {{nts|9.3}} || {{nts|50}} || {{nts|5}} | South Africa won<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/433586.html|title=29th Match, Group B (D/N), ICC Cricket World Cup at Nagpur, Mar 12 2011|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|accessdate=12 February 2023}}</ref> |}

===Twenty20 Internationals=== {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" |+ Five-wicket hauls in Men's T20I matches at VCA Stadium<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bowling records {{!}} T20I matches {{!}} Cricinfo Statsguru {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=3;filter=advanced;ground=2399;orderby=start;size=200;template=results;type=bowling;view=innings;wicketsmin1=5;wicketsval1=wickets|access-date=2023-02-12|website=Cricinfo}}</ref> |- ! No. ! Bowler ! Date ! Team ! Opposing Team ! scope="col" style="width:20px;"|Inn ! scope="col" style="width:20px;"|O ! scope="col" style="width:20px;"|R ! scope="col" style="width:20px;"|W ! Result |- | 1 | {{sortname|Deepak|Chahar}} | {{dts|format=dmy|2019|11|10}} || {{cr|IND}} || {{cr|BAN}} || {{nts|2}} || {{nts|3.2}} || {{nts|7}} || {{nts|6}} | India won<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1187015.html|title=3rd T20I (N), Bangladesh tour of India at Nagpur, Nov 10 2019|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|accessdate=12 February 2023}}</ref> |}

==Gallery== <gallery class="center" mode="packed" heights="165" caption="Photo Gallery of the VCA Stadium"> File:VCA,Nagpur.jpg|Ground view File:Scorecard control room.jpg|The on ground scorecard and big screen control room File:VCA stadium.jpg|VCA at night File:Corporate box.jpg|The corporate box in north wing File:VCA stadium Nagpur.jpg|The stadium as seen from a train in Nagpur </gallery>

==References== {{Reflist}}

==External links== {{commons category|Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground}} * [http://vca.co.in Official Vidarbha Cricket Association Website] *[http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/indvaus2008/content/ground/375326.html VCA Stadium] *[http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/indvaus2008/content/current/image/index.html?object=345672 Inaugural match photos] *[http://www.howstat.com.au/cricket/Statistics/Grounds/GroundStats.asp?GroundCode=208 Stadium's Statistics] *{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20091012094250/http://www.mh-31.com/nagpur/beautiful-photos-nagpur/clean-green-nagpur/271-vca-stadium-jamtha-nagpur Nagpur Photos: Jamtha Cricket Stadium]}}

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