Arun Jaitley Stadium

Arun Jaitley Stadium located in New Delhi [Source: @OneCricketApp/X]

The Arun Jaitley Stadium is the second oldest cricketing venue in India having been established as early as 1882. Delhi Stadium is home to IPL franchise Delhi Capitals (previously Delhi Daredevils).  

Formerly called the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, named after the nearby Kotla Fort, the iconic ground holds a rich and prestigious history and is much-celebrated amongst fans. A traditional venue with a capacity of 35,000, the Kolta ground has so far hosted 35 red-ball, 26 One-Day Internationals (ODI), and 7 T20 Internationals (T20I) between 1948 and 2023.

Notably, the stadium was renamed after the former Finance Minister of India, Late Arun Jaitley, in 2019, the same year Mr. Jaitley passed away.  

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Arun Jaitley Stadium Capacity​

Birdseye view of Kotla [X.com]

Owned and operated by the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA), the Arun Jaitley Stadium has a seating capacity of 35,200. In the 2023, the stadium went through a renovation, adding another 10000 spectator seats.  

Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report

Traditionally, the track at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium was batting-friendly and assisted spinners as the game progressed. The General conscientious has been that the track is good for batting and produces engaging encounters until the mid-2000s.

Over the years, the pitch has transformed into a low-and-slow surface, making batting tough from the get-go. The stadium faced sanctions in 2009 after the track was found dangerous during an ODI match between India and Sri Lanka, which saw the venue being banned for one year.

Despite regular attempts to reclaim old glory, the track at Arun Jaitley Stadium has failed to find its lost glory. The black-soiled pitch becomes crumbly and dusty as play progresses.

Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Batting or Bowling Friendly

The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi has been batting-friendly. The track generally offers an even pace and bounce, making it conducive for the batters to play their shots freely. 

Having said that, the spinners might get appreciable turn in the middle overs. Nonetheless, the shorter boundaries make scoring easier for batters. 

Arun Jaitley Stadium Boundary Length

The Arun Jaitley Stadium, as known as, Delhi Cricket Ground, has square boundaries of around 65 meters and straight boundaries of 68 meters. 

Arun Jaitley Stadium IPL Records​

• Total Matches Played: 94
• Highest Team Total: 266 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Delhi Capitals in 2024. 
• Highest Individual Score: 128 runs by Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore) vs Delhi Daredevils (DD) v in 2012
• Best Bowling Figures: 5/13 by Lasith Malinga (Mumbai Indians) vs Delhi Daredevils in 2011
• Most IPL Runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium: Rishabh Pant - 1312 runs at an average of 41 in 36 innings.
• Most Wickets at the Delhi Stadium: Amit Mishra (58 wickets)

Arun Jaitley Stadium Average Score

Arun Jaitley Stadium Highest Score​

Virat Kohli Pavilion and Gautam Gambhir Stand in Arun Jaitley Stadium (X.com) 

Arun Jaitley Stadium Records:

Test Records

• First Test Match: 10/11/1948
• Total Test Matches Played: 35
• Highest Team Innings: 644/8 dec by West Indies vs. India on 06/02/1959
• Highest Individual Score: 243 by Virat Kohli vs. Sri Lanka on 02/12/2017
• Best Bowling (Innings): 10/74 Anil Kumble vs. Pakistan on 04/02/1999
• Best Bowling (Match): 14/149 Anil Kumble vs. Pakistan on 04/02/1999
• Most Test Runs: Sachin Tendulkar - 759 runs at an average of 42.17 in 19 innings
• Most Test Wickets: Anil Kumble - 58 wickets in 7 matches. 

ODI Records

• Matches Played: 31
• Highest Team Total: 428/5 by South Africa vs. Sri Lanka on 07/10/2023 
• Highest Individual Score: 145 by Ricky Ponting (Australia) vs. Zimbabwe on 11/04/1998
• Best Bowling Figures: 6/27 by Kemar Roach (West Indies) vs. the Netherlands on 28/02/2011 
• Most Runs: Sachin Tendulkar - 300 Runs at a batting average of 37.50 in 8 Innings
• Most Wickets: Ravindra Jadeja - 9 wickets in 7 matches

T20I Records

• First T20 Match: 23/03/2016
• T20I Matches Played: 7
• Highest Team Total: 212/3 by South Africa vs. India on 09/06/2022
• Highest Individual Score: 80 runs by Rohit Sharma (India) and Shikhar Dhawan (India) vs. New Zealand on 01/11/2017 
• Best Bowling Figures: 4/28 Chris Jordan (England) vs. Sri Lanka on 26/03/2016 
• Most T20I Runs at the Stadium: Jason Roy (England) - 125 runs at an average of 41.67 in 3 innings with a strike rate of 138.89
• Most T20I Wickets: Chris Jordan (England) - 6 wickets in 3 Matches

FAQs: Arun Jaitley Stadium

Q.1. Is Arun Jaitley Stadium a batting pitch?

Ans. While the Arun Jaitley pitch provides a slight support to spinners, the short boundaries give batters an additional help to score. 

Q.2. What is the highest score in Arun Jaitley Stadium?

Ans. The highest test score on Arun Jaitley Stadium is by the West Indies, when they scored 644–8 in 1959 and 631 all out in 1948.

Q.3. What is the record of Virat Kohli at Arun Jaitley Stadium?

Ans. Across 10 IPL innings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Virat Kohli has amassed 483 runs at an impressive average of 69.0. He has registered a highest score of 99 at the venue.

Q.4. Is Arun Jaitley Stadium small or big?

Ans. Located in Delhi, Arun Jaitley Stadium is relatively a smaller ground as compared to the other international stadiums in India. 

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