Arun Jaitley Stadium (Photo Source: Twitter)
The Arun Jaitley Stadium is the home to Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Established in 1883 as the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, it is the second-oldest functional international cricket stadium in India after Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens. The venue is all set to host its first match of the Indian Premier League 2024 when the local boys take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Saturday, April 20.
The tournament has reached the halfway point, and Rishabh Pant and Co. will need to make the most of the home advantage for a successful campaign. DC are currently sixth on the table with a resounding six-wicket win over Gujarat Titans (GT) in their last match.
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Delhi Capitals stats in Arun Jaitley Stadium:
To date, Arun Jaitley Stadium has hosted 84 matches in the league, of which 77 saw the participation of DC and seven were neutral games. Formerly known as Delhi Daredevils, the Delhi-based franchise has won 32 matches and lost 43 times at this venue.
The first match at this ground was between Daredevils and Rajasthan Royals (RR). In a low-scoring affair, the Virender Sehwag-led side won by nine wickets with 29 balls remaining. Openers Gautam Gambhir and Shikhar Dhawan scored half-centuries to overcome the target of 130 runs.
The Arun Jaitley Stadium has generally been batting-friendly, with an average first innings score of 163. The pace bowlers are found to have received more assistance on the pitch here than the spinners. The statistics also show that the team batting second has an advantage at this venue.
Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi – IPL Stats:
| Total Matches | 84 |
| DC at Arun Jaitley Stadium | 77 |
| Neutral Games | 7 |
| DC won | 32 |
| DC lost | 43 |
| Wins vs SRH for DC | 1 |
| Losses against SRH for DC | 5 |
| Wins Batting Second | 46 |
| Highest Score | 231/4 |
| Lowest Score | 66 |
| Average First Innings Score | 163 | |
| Highest Total Successfully Chased | 219 | |
| Highest Individual Score | 128* (62) by Chris Gayle vs DC, 2012 | |
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Delhi Capitals Records at Arun Jaitley Stadium
1. DC recorded their highest total in IPL at the venue in 2011. (231/4 vs PBKS)
2. DC recorded their lowest total in IPL at Kotla in 2017. (66/10 vs MI)
3. Rishabh Pant scored joint-highest individual score at Delhi Stadium in 2018. [128*(63) vs SRH]
4. David Warner scored the most runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium (1047 Runs – 35 Innings)
5. Virender Sehwag scored the most runs for DC in New Delhi (909 Runs – 31 Innings)
6. Amit Mishra took the most wickets at the venue (58 Wickets – 45 Innings).
7. Amit Mishra took the most wickets for DC at Delhi Stadium (53 Wickets – 40 Innings)
8. Amit Mishra registered second-best bowling figures at this ground in 2018. (4-0-17-5 vs Deccan Chargers)