IND vs ENG 2nd Test 2024: Visakhapatnam Cricket Stadium Pitch Report, Avg Score, Highest Total and More Today Match
India vs England 2nd Test of the 5 match Test Series is going to be played at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam from 2nd February 2024. India lost the first match of the Test Series and would look to come back strongly in this one. On the other hand, England will continue with its winning bazball formula.
IND vs ENG 2nd Test 2024: Visakhapatnam Cricket Stadium Pitch Report Today Match
The Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium pitches have favored batsmen while providing assistance to fast bowlers and spinners as the match progresses, typical of wickets in the region. Expectations lean towards a spinning track for the upcoming IND vs ENG Test, though hosts are cautious following previous experiences, particularly against Australia last year.
However, Vizag’s black soil wickets may not offer as much bounce as Hyderabad’s. In the last Test held at the venue, India secured victory by 203 runs against South Africa, with Mohammed Shami (5 for 35) and Ravindra Jadeja (4 for 87) leading the charge on the final day.
Despite India fielding only two specialist spinners, a pacer played a significant role, potentially averting a draw. Across both Tests, teams batting first have won twice, with captains often choosing to bat first to capitalize on easier scoring conditions. The average scores further support the advantage of batting first.
IND vs ENG 2nd Test 2024: Visakhapatnam Cricket Stadium Avg Score, Highest Total and More Today Match
The Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy Cricket Stadium, also known as the AC-VDCA Stadium, located in Visakhapatnam, India, has hosted four T20 international matches between February 14, 2016, and November 23, 2023. The home side has won 3 out of 4 matches, with the touring side winning 1 match. The teams batting second have won 3 out of 5 matches.
The highest individual innings was scored by J P Inglis from Australia, with 110 runs on November 23, 2023, against India. The best bowling figures were recorded by R Ashwin from India, with 4/8 against Sri Lanka on February 14, 2016.
The highest team innings was 209/8 by India against Australia on November 23, 2023, while the lowest team innings was 82 by Sri Lanka against India on February 14, 2016. The highest run chase achieved was also 209/8 by India against Australia on November 23, 2023. The average runs per wicket are 22.47, and the average runs per over are 7.60. The average score batting first is 119 runs.
Also read: IND vs ENG 2nd Test 2024: Vizag Cricket Stadium Test Records and Stats
| City | Visakhapatnam | ||
| Country | India | ||
| Also or previously Known as | AC-VDCA Stadium | ||
| First T20 Match | 14/02/2016 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 23/11/2023 | ||
| Matches Played | 4 | ||
| Matches Won by Home Side | 3 (75.00%) | ||
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 1 (25.00%) | ||
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 1 (20.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 3 (60.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 3 (60.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 1 (20.00%) | ||
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 110 | J P Inglis (Australia) | 23/11/2023 v India |
| Best Bowling | 4/8 | R Ashwin (India) | 14/02/2016 v Sri Lanka |
| Highest Team Innings | 209/8 (India) | 23/11/2023 v Australia | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 82 (Sri Lanka) | 14/02/2016 v India | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 209/8 (India) | 23/11/2023 v Australia | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 22.47 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 7.60 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 119 | ||