Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur: Pitch Report Ahead of India vs. England 1st ODI

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India National Cricket Team take on England National Cricket Team in the first ODI of the series at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on February 6. India is coming into this series after winning the T20I series 4-1 and will look to continue their good form.

This series is important for both teams as they prepare for the Champions Trophy 2025, which is just two weeks away. England had issues in the T20I series with only one specialist spinner, Adil Rashid, getting no support. To fix this, they have included Rehan Ahmed in their squad for the ODIs. India will be missing Jasprit Bumrah, while England will be without Jamie Smith.

How Does the Pitch at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium Play?

The pitch in Nagpur is good for batting. Batters enjoy playing here as the ball comes nicely onto the bat. However, the square boundaries are big, which helps the spinners. Spinners can trick the batters by changing their pace.

In ODIs, teams batting second have won more matches than teams batting first. The average first innings score here is 260 runs. If the pitch is dry, spinners may play an important role.

Highest ODI Score at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium

The highest total at this stadium in ODIs is 354/7, scored by India against Australia in 2009.

Lowest ODI Score at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium

The lowest total recorded here in ODIs is 113/10, made by India Women against England Women.

Record of Chasing Teams in ODIs at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium

Out of 11 ODIs played here, teams batting second have won 8 times, showing that chasing teams have had more success.

Record of Teams Batting First at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium

Only 3 times has a team won after batting first. The lowest score defended here is 250 runs.

Which Batter Has the Most Runs at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in ODIs?

Virat Kohli has scored 325 runs in 5 innings at this stadium. He has hit two centuries and a fifty. His highest score here is 116 vs Australia. His average is 81.25, and his strike rate is 105.17.

Which Bowler Has the Most Wickets at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in ODIs?

Mitchell Johnson has taken 9 wickets in 3 matches at this venue. His best bowling figures here are 4/33. His bowling average is 20, and his strike rate is 19.4.

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