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Vidharba Cricket Association Stadium - Nagpur

Vidharba Cricket Association Stadium - Nagpur
Location	Nagpur
Establishment	1975-2008
Capacity	45,000
Owner	Vidharba CA(cricket association)
Operator	Vidharba CA(cricket association)
Flood Lights	No
First Test	3 Oct-8 Oct 1969, IND v NZ
Last Test	5 Feb-9 Feb 2010, IND v SA
First ODI	23 Jan 1985, IND v ENG
Last ODI	14 Oct 2007, IND v AUS

      This stadium, with a seating capacity of 45,000, was established in 2008 and boasts some of the best facilities in the country for players, spectators and media. Built over 35-acres of land, the venue is located 20 kilometres from the city center.

      The first official match played here was the fourth Test between India and Australia in November 2008. The Vidarbha Cricket Association subsequently installed floodlights in the stadium for the day and night ODI series against Australia in 2009-10. The ground also hosted the second ODI between India and Sri Lanka in December 2009 when the venue was shifted from Vishakhapatnam due to security reasons.