Top 05 Players with Most Wickets at ACA-VDCA Vizag Stadium in IPL
The mere mention of Indian Premier League brings a big smile onto a cricket fan’s face. The two-month long cricket tournament is no less than a festival in itself, as all the stadiums remain packed with fans to watch their favourite teams and players create magic on the field. Amongst all the major popular venues that host IPL matches under BCCI’s (Board of Control for Cricket in India) supervision, Visakhapatnam’s ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium is not counted as a prominent one. Although, it has been a host to several international matches and the madness surrounding IPL has also been seen here.
The Dr Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA stadium stands for Andhra Cricket Association – Vishakhapatnam District Cricket Association and is known as the Vizag stadium in short. This venue has been the second home of Delhi Capitals’ since quite some time now, and same is the case with IPL 2025 too. This step by the BCCI was taken to boost cricket’s popularity in the state of Andhra Pradesh and provide fans with an unforgettable experience. Since IPL 2024, Delhi Capitals (DC) have been playing a few matches on the Vizag ground, which has converted itself as their home away from home. Before this, the venue was home to the now defunct Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Mumbai Indians (MI), and even the Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS). Between the period from 2012 to 2025, the ACA-VDCA cricket Stadium has hosted 17 matches cumulatively in the IPL, and the total runs scored have crossed the 5200-mark. Interestingly, this venue offers balanced conditions for the players which ensures a fair contest between the bat and ball. The same is visible from the statistical records too. Out of the total matches hosted, teams have won eight games while defending their totals and nine matches have gone in the chasing teams’ favour. The pitch in Vizag surprisingly doesn’t give away heavy bounce and is particularly preferable for the spinners in the playing teams. Though chasing targets may seem like a challenging task, batters have enjoyed batting here in the recent few matches. Serving as a multi-purpose stadium in Visakhapatnam, it is primarily used for international cricket matches. As a second home venue for Delhi Capitals, their first encounter happened here almost a decade ago in 2015. Since then, DC has featured in nine matches, out of which they have won on give occasions and suffered defeat in four matches. DC’s first win on this ground came in 2015, with the following one in 2019 and subsequently in 2024 and 2025. The Vishakhapatnam stadium has a seating capacity of around 27000, the cricket enthusiasts of the city usually come out in large numbers and create an electric atmosphere during IPL matches. With the best players from all over the world shining on the big stage, the matches make for an engrossing experience and thrilling moments for the fans and teams. Interestingly, Adam Zampa and Ravindra Jadeja are the only two bowlers with five-wicket hauls on this ground. The IPL 2025 carnival also saw some exciting matches here.
Let us explore further the top five players with the most wickets at the ACA-VDCA Vishakhapatnam Stadium in IPL.
5) Dale Steyn – One of the most feared and applause worthy bowlers of all times is former South African athlete, Dale Steyn. As a key bowler for the franchises he has been a part of, Dale has taken a total of 06 wickets from just 04 innings played at the Vishakhapatnam stadium during his career. With an incredible economy of 5.86 approx. and one 3-wicket haul clinched by him, Steyn’s impact on his team was significant due to his consistent performance over the years. One of the best figures registered by him at this venue was the 3 for 12, which remains his most clinical spell till date. Dale Steyn while playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL, took 39 wickets in total from 43 matches, with a bowling average of 29.23. The unique quality about his bowling was the ability to deliver with the new ball, utilizing his pace and swing to trouble batsmen.
4) Ashish Nehra – Next on this list is a former Indian cricketer who primarily played as a left-arm fast-medium bowler. His illustrious IPL career had him playing for 88 matches across multiple teams, creating a reputation for his deceptive pace and knack for taking wickets. Presently, this exceptional bowler is the head coach of Gujarat Titans, since the last two editions and took the team to their maiden title victory in IPL 2022. During his tenure, he played for Mumbai Indians, Delhi Daredevils, Chennai Super Kings, Pune Warriors, and Sunrisers Hyderabad. At the Vizag ground, Nehra has played in 02 innings and claimed 06 wickets. His economy of 6.28 and average of 7.3 speak volumes of his calibre. The best inning has been 3 for 15, which came through in 2016.
3) Ravindra Jadeja– One of the best spinners and all-rounders of Indian cricket, Ravindra Jadeja is a force to be reckoned with. He’s known for his economical left-arm conventional bowling and ability to take wickets in the middle overs, with a record 168 wickets from the 252 matches played. Having been a part of the Chennai Super Kings for many seasons now, his heroics in the IPL 2023 final, where he took the team to victory remains one of the most iconic moments in the tournament’s history. From the 03 match appearances at the VDCA ground, Jadeja has 8 wickets to his name. His average of 10.2 on this ground and 01 five-wicket haul, his economy of 7.45 is one of the best amongst bowlers. The finest performance here was the 5 for 16 against DC in 2012.
2) Mitchell Starc – The bowler who has made his way to the second position is a bowler known for his precision and razor-sharp bowling skills, Mitchell Starc. He made his IPL debut in 2014 and played 52 matches to date in his IPL career. Starc is an ODI World Cup winner and a T20 World Cup champion, one of the most fearsome left-arm pacers in the game. His IPL performances have been exceptional over the years, making him one of the most reliable and powerful bowlers for the Delhi Capitals currently. In 2024, he was the most expensive player at the auction bought by KKR, which later went on to win the championship last year. He has taken 10 wickets from 03 matches at the Vizag ground and has an average of 10.2 here.
1) Adam Zampa – Zampa got the first taste of IPL in 2016 as his debut and has played for numerous teams since the first year. He has played for Rising Pune Supergiant, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad. The leg-spin bowler from Australia, has an IPL career that spans so far with 22 matches, 31 wickets in total and a remarkable bowling average of 21. He was ruled out of the IPL 2025 season due to a shoulder injury. In the matches played at DC’s adopted home ground, he has claimed 10 scalps from just 03 innings. His average here is around 7.20 and even has a 5-wicket haul to his credit, which came through right in his first year, giving the best inning of 6 for 19 against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. One of the best bowlers of the modern day T20 cricket, Zampa possesses impressive control and variety in his skill.
