The W.A.C.A. Ground, Perth

The W.A.C.A. Ground, famously known as the WACA Stadium, is a legendary cricket venue located in Perth, Western Australia. Established in the 1890s, it has long been regarded as one of the most iconic cricket grounds in the world, celebrated for its unique playing conditions and rich history. The stadium is named after the Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA), which has been the heart of cricket in the state for well over a century. With a seating capacity of around 20,000, the WACA has witnessed countless historic moments in both international and domestic cricket.
What sets the WACA apart is its reputation for having one of the fastest and bounciest pitches in the world. Fast bowlers from across generations have relished bowling here, often troubling even the best batsmen with steep bounce and extra pace. At the same time, stroke-makers have enjoyed the true bounce that rewards attacking shots, making contests at the WACA both thrilling and competitive.
The ground has hosted numerous Test matches, ODIs, and T20Is, becoming a fortress for the Australian cricket team over decades. Legendary players like Dennis Lillee, Jeff Thomson, Glenn McGrath, and Mitchell Johnson etched their names into cricketing folklore with unforgettable spells on this pitch. Beyond international cricket, the WACA has been home to Western Australia’s domestic successes and Perth Scorchers’ dominance in the Big Bash League.
Though most international fixtures have now shifted to Perth Stadium, the WACA remains a cherished venue, embodying the tradition, passion, and spirit of Australian cricket.
T20 Internationals – Ground Records and Statistics
Category | Record / Statistic |
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Matches Played | 2 |
Matches Won by Home Side | 1 (50.00%) |
Matches Won by Touring Side | 1 (50.00%) |
Matches Won Batting First | 1 (50.00%) |
Matches Won Batting Second | 1 (50.00%) |
Matches Won Winning Toss | 1 (50.00%) |
Matches Won Losing Toss | 1 (50.00%) |
Highest Individual Innings | 85* – A Symonds (Australia) |
Best Bowling | 3/18 – A A Noffke (Australia) |
Highest Team Innings | 186/6 – Australia |
Lowest Team Innings | 132 – New Zealand |
Highest Run Chase Achieved | 135/3 – Sri Lanka |
Average Runs per Wicket | 21.70 |
Average Runs per Over | 7.81 |
Average Score Batting First | 160 |
One Day Internationals – Ground Records and Statistics
Category | Record / Statistic |
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Matches Played | 80 |
Matches Won by Home Side | 29 (36.25%) |
Matches Won by Touring Side | 17 (21.25%) |
Matches Won by Neutral Side | 33 (41.25%) |
Matches Won Batting First | 40 (50.00%) |
Matches Won Batting Second | 39 (48.75%) |
Matches Won Winning Toss | 33 (41.25%) |
Matches Won Losing Toss | 46 (57.50%) |
Matches Tied | 1 (1.25%) |
Highest Individual Innings | 178 – D A Warner (Australia) |
Best Bowling | 5/15 – R J Shastri (India) |
Highest Team Innings | 417/6 – Australia |
Lowest Team Innings | 70 – West Indies |
Highest Run Chase Achieved | 310/5 – Australia |
Average Runs per Wicket | 27.27 |
Average Runs per Over | 4.57 |
Average Score Batting First | 223 |
Test Cricket – Ground Records and Statistics
Category | Record / Statistic |
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Matches Played | 44 |
Matches Won by Home Side | 25 (56.82%) |
Matches Won by Touring Side | 11 (25.00%) |
Matches Won Batting First | 18 (40.91%) |
Matches Won Batting Second | 18 (40.91%) |
Matches Won Winning Toss | 16 (36.36%) |
Matches Won Losing Toss | 20 (45.45%) |
Matches Drawn | 8 (18.18%) |
Highest Individual Innings | 380 – M L Hayden (Australia) |
Best Bowling (Innings) | 8/24 – G D McGrath (Australia) |
Best Bowling (Match) | 13/217 – M G Hughes (Australia) |
Highest Team Innings | 735/6 dec – Australia |
Lowest Team Innings | 62 – Pakistan |
Highest Run Chase Achieved | 414/4 – South Africa |
Average Opening Stand (Runs) | 35.69 |
Average Runs per Wicket | 33.30 |
Average Runs per Over | 3.32 |
Average Score Batting First | 330 |