India vs South Africa, 3rd T20I: Vizag Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy Cricket Stadium Pitch Report & Weather Forecast

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The Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam is all set to host the third match of the five-match T20I series between India and South Africa on Tuesday (June 14).

The venue established in 2003 will be fondly remembered for the first ODI hundred scored by former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who scored 148 off 123 balls in the second ODI of the six-match ODI series against Pakistan.

The India vs Pakistan ODI was also the first ever international match hosted at the venue, which is surrounded by picturesque hills. And since the first international match, the venue has hosted nine more ODIs, two Tests, two T20Is and 13 IPL fixtures.

Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy Cricket Stadium, formerly known as ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, has been home to IPL franchises Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad and also the two Maharashtra sides in Mumbai Indians and Rising Pune Supergiants.

The ground has one of the best batting tracks in the world and is known for its lush green outfield. However, in the two T20Is held at the venue, the team chasing has won on both occasions in low-scoring matches. India have been involved both the times, winning once in 2016 and losing once in 2019.

South Africa will be playing a T20 fixture for the first time, but the Proteas have played a Test match, which they lost by a huge margin at the venue.

With the series at 0-2 in favour of the visitors, the hosts will be looking to register win to stay alive in the series when they play the third T20I in Vizag.

Here we take a look at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy Cricket Stadium info, pitch report and weather forecast ahead of India vs South Africa 3rd T20I:

Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy Cricket Stadium Info and Stats

Seating Capacity: 25,000

Bowling Ends: Vizzy End and DV Subba Rao End

Average Score Batting First in T20I: 104

Average Score Batting First in IPL: 157

Boundary Length: It is a small ground that will be a treat for power-hitters. The square and behind square boundary on the offside is average 60-68 meters, while on the legside it's average 61-64 meters.

The straighter boundaries are a little bigger with an average length of 73-79 meters.

Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch initially favoured batters and the stadium holds a reputation for having belter of tracks, but it has also assisted the spinners.

And the low bounce has made run-scoring harder in the second innings. Dew factor has also occasionally had an impact on the team bowling second.

The matches at the venue have helped the team chasing in recent times and that may still be the case when India face South Africa.

Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy Cricket Stadium Weather Forecast

The weather forecast for June 14 suggests that there will be no rain and will only be partly cloudy. The temperature being forecast for the match day is 30-32^o C. So, rain is not expected to play spoilsport as it stands despite the onset of monsoon in the country.