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

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

CategoryRecord / Statistic
Matches Played2
Matches Won by Home Side1 (50.00%)
Matches Won by Touring Side1 (50.00%)
Matches Won Batting First1 (50.00%)
Matches Won Batting Second1 (50.00%)
Matches Won Winning Toss1 (50.00%)
Matches Won Losing Toss1 (50.00%)
Highest Individual Innings85* – A Symonds (Australia)
Best Bowling3/18 – A A Noffke (Australia)
Highest Team Innings186/6 – Australia
Lowest Team Innings132 – New Zealand
Highest Run Chase Achieved135/3 – Sri Lanka
Average Runs per Wicket21.70
Average Runs per Over7.81
Average Score Batting First160

One Day Internationals – Ground Records and Statistics

CategoryRecord / Statistic
Matches Played80
Matches Won by Home Side29 (36.25%)
Matches Won by Touring Side17 (21.25%)
Matches Won by Neutral Side33 (41.25%)
Matches Won Batting First40 (50.00%)
Matches Won Batting Second39 (48.75%)
Matches Won Winning Toss33 (41.25%)
Matches Won Losing Toss46 (57.50%)
Matches Tied1 (1.25%)
Highest Individual Innings178 – D A Warner (Australia)
Best Bowling5/15 – R J Shastri (India)
Highest Team Innings417/6 – Australia
Lowest Team Innings70 – West Indies
Highest Run Chase Achieved310/5 – Australia
Average Runs per Wicket27.27
Average Runs per Over4.57
Average Score Batting First223

Test Cricket – Ground Records and Statistics

CategoryRecord / Statistic
Matches Played44
Matches Won by Home Side25 (56.82%)
Matches Won by Touring Side11 (25.00%)
Matches Won Batting First18 (40.91%)
Matches Won Batting Second18 (40.91%)
Matches Won Winning Toss16 (36.36%)
Matches Won Losing Toss20 (45.45%)
Matches Drawn8 (18.18%)
Highest Individual Innings380 – M L Hayden (Australia)
Best Bowling (Innings)8/24 – G D McGrath (Australia)
Best Bowling (Match)13/217 – M G Hughes (Australia)
Highest Team Innings735/6 dec – Australia
Lowest Team Innings62 – Pakistan
Highest Run Chase Achieved414/4 – South Africa
Average Opening Stand (Runs)35.69
Average Runs per Wicket33.30
Average Runs per Over3.32
Average Score Batting First330