India Vs Australia 2nd Test: Arun Jaitley Stadium Delhi Pitch Report, Weather Forecast, Stats and Record

Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi set for India vs Australia 2nd Test

Confident Team India will aim to increase the series lead to 2-0 when they face Australia in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, starting on Friday (February 17).

Rohit Sharma-led India will look to strengthen their chances of making the World Test Championship final, where they could once again face Pat Cummins' Australia in June this year.

India currently lead the four-match series 1-0 after a thumping innings and 132 run win in the first Test at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur, where the spin trio of Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel and Ravichandran Ashwin showcased their all-round brilliance.

While Ashwin claimed a five-wicket haul during the match, skipper Rohit scored a fighting hundred as Axar scored 84 and Jadeja, who took a five-wicket haul in the first innings, scored 70 on his injury return to international cricket.

Now, the action shifts to Arun Jaitley Stadium (formerly known as Feroz Shah Kotla) in Delhi, where India and Australia have met seven times so far. In the seven meetings, India has won three and Australia has won once with three matches ending in a draw.

India has also been involved in some memorable Tests at the venue. Especially, the Anil Kumble 10-wicket haul innings against Pakistan in 1999. In the last five Tests at the venue, India has won three and drawn two.

Here is a look at the Arun Jaitley Stadium Stats, Record, Pitch Report and Delhi Weather Forecast ahead of India vs Australia 2nd Test:

Arun Jaitley Stadium Info, Pitch Report and Weather Forecast

Founded: 1883

Seating Capacity: 41,000

Ends: Pavillion End and Stadium End

Number of international matches hosted: 34 Tests, 26 ODIs and 7 T20Is

Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report

The pitches at the Arun Jaitley Stadium were known to be batting friendly, but like most venues in the sub-continent, they have assisted spin bowlers over the years. While it may remain batting friendly in the early days, the wicket may slow down as the game progresses, assisting the spinners. India will again load their bowling attack with spin. And if Australia have another collapse, expect another short Test match.

Delhi Weather Forecast

The weather forecast from Friday (February 17) to Tuesday (February 21) indicates sunny conditions throughout the playing days with max temperature of 29^o C. There is no threat of rain on any of the match days or in the lead up to the match. So, weather will not play spoilsport in the Test match at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium.

Arun Jaitley Stadium Test Stats and Record

Matches: 34

India Won: 13

Visiting Team Won: 6

Match Drawn: 15

Matches Won Batting 1st: 6

Matches Won Batting 2nd: 13

Highest Team Total: 644/8 by West Indies vs India in 1959

Lowest Team Total: 75 All Out by India vs West Indies in 1987

Average 1st Innings Score: 342

Average 2nd Innings Score: 316

Average 3rd Innings Score: 237

Average 4th Innings Score: 165

Highest Individual Score: Virat Kohli (India) - 243 vs Sri Lanka in 2017

Best Bowling Innings: Anil Kumble (India) - 10 for 74 vs Pakistan in 1999

Best Bowling Match: Anil Kumble (India) - 14 for 149 vs Pakistan in 1999

Most Runs: Sachin Tendulkar (India) - 759 runs in 19 innings

Total Fifties: 64

Most Fifties: Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman (India) - 4

Most Hundreds: Dilip Vengsarkar (India) - 4

Total Hundreds: 47

Total Double Hundreds: 7 (Virat Kohli, Vinod Kamble, Nawab Pataudi, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, Gautam Gambhir, Bert Sutcliffe)

Total 150 plus scores (under 200): 14

Most Wickets: Anil Kumble (India) - 58 wickets in 7 matches

Most 10 Wicket Matches: Anil Kumble (India) - 2

Most 5 Wicket Innings: Anil Kumble (India) - 4

India vs Australia 2nd Test Dates, Timing and Telecast Info

Match Dates: Friday, February 17 to Tuesday, February 21

Match Start Time (Everyday): 9:30 AM IST

TV Channels: Star Sports 1 & Star Sports 1HD (English), Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Kannada and Star Sports 1 Telugu

Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar (subscription required)

Story first published: Tuesday, February 14, 2023, 14:02 [IST]

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