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As India gears up to face England in the second Test at the Dr YS Rajashekar Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, the spotlight turns to India's remarkable record at this venue. With the series on the line, India will aim to level the series against the Three Lions. Let's delve into India's Test history in Visakhapatnam.
India's Test Record in Visakhapatnam:
India boasts a history of dominance in Visakhapatnam, having won both Test matches played at this venue. On both occasions, the hosts displayed authority over their opponents:
1. 2016: India vs. England - Win by 246 Runs
India's maiden international red-ball fixture at Visakhapatnam resulted in a commanding victory over England, with a comprehensive margin of 246 runs.
2. 2019: India vs. South Africa - Win by 203 Runs
Continuing their success, India secured a 203-run victory over South Africa in 2019, further establishing their stronghold at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium.
India's Performance in Other Formats:
Visakhapatnam has been a favorable ground for India across formats:
- ODIs: India has won seven out of 10 ODIs, with one match ending in a tie. Two losses came against Australia and West Indies, with their most recent ODI in Visakhapatnam resulting in a 10-wicket defeat against Australia.
- T20Is: The hosts have won three out of four T20Is at this venue, with their only defeat coming against Australia.
Most Runs (Tests):
- Rohit Sharma: The stylish opener leads the run-scoring charts in Test cricket at Visakhapatnam, accumulating 303 runs from two innings. Notably, he smashed two centuries in a single game against South Africa in 2019.
- England Batsmen: Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, and Ben Stokes have contributed with fifties, scoring 87, 78, and 76 runs, respectively, at this venue.
Most Wickets (Tests):
- Ravichandran Ashwin: The off-spinner is the highest wicket-taker in Test cricket at Visakhapatnam, claiming 16 wickets from just two matches at an impressive average of 19.25. His standout performance includes a 7/145 against South Africa in 2019.
- Ravindra Jadeja: Jadeja has scalped nine wickets from two fixtures at an average of 33.66.
- James Anderson: The English pacer has claimed four wickets in a solitary Test match at this venue.
Head-to-Head Record:
In the broader context of the head-to-head record between India and England, the two teams have played 132 Tests. England has won 51 matches, India recorded 31 victories, and 50 matches ended in draws. England, despite losing their last two Test series in India, notably defeated India at home in 2012.
As India prepares for the upcoming Test in Visakhapatnam, their strong track record at this venue provides a source of confidence and optimism. The clash against England becomes not just a match to level the series but an opportunity to further enhance India's formidable reputation at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium.
