Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi: IPL records and pitch report, average scores, highest wicket-takers and runscorers ahead of DC vs LSG

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The Arun Jaitley Stadium, previously called the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, is one of the leading cricket venues in India and is currently home to Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Capitals (DC).

The ground has a capacity of 41,842 and is considered to be one of the most historic cricket venues in India.

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It is the second oldest cricket stadium in the country, after Eden Gardens in Kolkata, and is situated in the heart of India's capital, Delhi. 

Here The Sporting News tells you everything you need to know about the IPL records in this venue.

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How many IPL matches has Arun Jaitley Stadium hosted?

The Arun Jaitley Stadium has hosted a total of 89 IPL matches so far.

The team batting first has won 42 times, while the chasing side has won 46 times. There has been 1 'no result' at the stadium.

What happened in the last match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium?

The last match at this venue was played between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals on May 7 where the hosts beat an in-form RR side by 20 runs.

Scores:

DC: 221/9 in 20 overs (Porel 65; Yadav 2/25)
RR: 201/9 in 20 overs (Samson 86; Ashwin 3/24)

Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch report

The Arun Jaitley Stadium is an ideal pitch for batsmen, as its dry nature mixed with short boundaries allows the batsman to clear the boundary easily. However, its dry nature can also come to the aid of spinners as the game goes on.

Most teams who win the toss would look to bat first, then defend their score.

How many IPL matches have Delhi Capitals won at the Arun Jaitley Stadium?

DC have won 35 out of 80 IPL games they have played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. They have a win percentage of 43.75% at the stadium.

What is the highest score by a team in Arun Jaitley Stadium in IPL?

The highest score by a team in a single inning at the Arun Jaitley Stadium is 266, posted by SRH against DC during the 2024 season. 

What is the lowest score by a team at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in IPL?

The lowest score recorded by a team at the Arun Jaitley Stadium is 66 by DC against Mumbai Indians (MI) in 2017. 

Karn Sharma was the show-stealer for the away side with a spell of 3/11 in three overs which decimated DC's batting lineup.

What is the average score at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in IPL?

The average first-innings score at the Arun Jaitley Stadium is 165.5, while the average first-innings winning score is 181.9. 

What is the highest individual score at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in IPL?

"Universe Boss" Chris Gayle and last year's DC skipper Rishabh Pant share the record for the highest individual score at Arun Jaitley Stadium in IPL, with both players posting a total of 128 against DC and Sunrisers Hyderabad respectively

What is the best bowling figure at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in IPL?

MI bowler Lasith Malinga's spell of 5/13 is the best bowling figure posted by a bowler at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Which batsman has the most runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in IPL?

As of now, DC opener David Warner has scored the most runs (1048) at this venue.

He is followed by former Delhi Capitals skipper Virender Sehwag (933) and Shreyas Iyer (855).

Which bowler has the most wickets at Arun Jaitley Stadium in IPL?

Former DC and current Lucknow Super Giants bowler Amit Mishra has taken the most wickets at Arun Jaitley Stadium (58).

He is closely followed by former teammates Umesh Yadav (31) and Morne Morkel (25).

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Abhinav Nair is a content Producer for The Sporting News' India edition.
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