Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report: Is The Surface Batting Or Bowling Friendly?



Arun Jaitley Stadium [Source: @OneCricketApp/X]Arun Jaitley Stadium [Source: @OneCricketApp/X]

This evening, Delhi Capitals (DC) will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 46th match of the ongoing IPL 2025 season. The much-anticipated encounter is scheduled at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. 

Led by Axar Patel, DC have enjoyed stellar success in IPL 2025, securing the second position in the standings. Meanwhile, RCB are placed third, securing 12 points in nine group-stage matches. 

As two in-form teams are set to collide, let's see how the surface at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi will behave throughout the contest. 

Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Stats

Criterion
Data
Matches Played2
Matches won batting 1st2
Matches won bowling 1st0
No Result0
Average 1st innings score196.5
Average 2nd innings score190.5
Average run rate9.79
% of wickets by pacers31.57
% of wickets by spinners68.42

(Arun Jaitley Stadium Stats in IPL 2025)

Is Arun Jaitley Stadium's Pitch batting or bowling friendly?

The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi has been batting-friendly, as evidenced by the average scoring rate of 9.79 at this venue in IPL 2025. 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. In fact, the spinners have been more successful than the pacers in Delhi, scalping 68.42 per cent of the total wickets in IPL 2025. 

Also, the fast bowlers could get a hint of reverse swing due to the abrasive conditions. So, batting could get trickier with the game's progression. Also, considering the chasing sides have lost both matches here, it won't be surprising if the toss-winning team bats first. 

Arun Jaitley Stadium Weather Today

Delhi weather forecast [Source: Accuweather]Delhi weather forecast [Source: Accuweather]

InformationDetails
Temperature32°C (RealFeel 31°C)
Wind SpeedSW 9 km/h - 26 km/h
Probability of Precipitation 0%
Cloud Cover1%

As per AccuWeather, the temperature at Arun Jaitley Stadium will be around 32°C, with a real feel of 31°C. Meanwhile, the wind will blow in the South-West direction, with varying speeds between 9 to 26 km/h. 

DC vs RCB Chances Of Rain

The cloud cover at Arun Jaitley Stadium is expected to be around one per cent. AccuWeather predicts zero per cent chance of precipitation; so, we can expect an uninterrupted affair between DC and RCB