IPL 2023: Arun Jaitley Stadium Delhi IPL Stats and Records, Pitch Report, Weather Forecast, Schedule

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The IPL 2023 will kick off from March 31 with the match between defending champions Gujarat Giants (GT) taking on four-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK). As many as 70 league matches will be played across 12 venues across India.

Notably, the IPL has returned to its original home and away format for the first time after Covid-19 struck ahead of the IPL 2020 season. Therefore, the challenges for the teams are bound to increase. Teams playing at their home ground will naturally be favourites to win the match.

Delhi Capitals' home ground of Arun Jaitley Stadium (formerly known as Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium) in the national capital will host a total of seven matches in the sixteenth edition of the IPL. The informative piece brings to you all the details related to the ground.

Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Stadium Information, IPL Records and Stats ahead of IPL 2023

Arun Jaitley Stadium (Formerly known as Feroz Shah Kotla)

Founded: 1883

Seating Capacity: 48,000

Ends: Pavillion End and Stadium End

Boundary Dimensions: The ground is one of the smallest in India. The straight boundary is 60 metres long and the square boundary is 56 metres long.

Home Teams: India, Delhi, Delhi Capitals

Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at Arun Jaitely stadium in New Delhi, aka Ferozeshah Kotla, is generally a pitch which is on the slower side. But the boundaries here are not big and the outfield often remains quick. So, the team get to bat first will be eager to put on board a total in the vicinity of 170 and challenge the chasing side. Spinners might be able to use the slowish nature of the pitch here.

Delhi Weather Forecast

It will be hot and humid in Delhi in the months of April and May. The temperature towards the end of April will go up to 38 degree celsius. In May, it will hover continuously around 38 to 40 degree celsius. Humidity, especially in the month of May will also be prevalent. The chances of rain would be really low.

Arun Jaitley Stadium T20I Stats

Matches: 2

Team Batting 1st Won: 3

Team Batting 2nd Won: 4

Average 1st innings Score: 139

Average 2nd innings Score: 133

Highest Total: 212

Lowest Total: 120

Most Runs: Shikhar Dhawan (India) - 121 runs in 2 matches

Highest Individual Score: Shikhar Dhawan - 94

Most Wickets: Chris Jordan (England) - 6 wickets

Best Bowling Figures: Chris Jordan - 4/28

IPL Stats and Records at Arun Jaitley Stadium (formerly Feroz Shah Kotla), Delhi

Here is how the stats look at the Arun Jaitley Stadium when it comes to Indian Premier League matches.

Matches played: 80

Matches won batting first: 35

Matches won batting second: 43

Highest Total: 231/4 by Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings (2011)

Lowest Total: 66 all out by Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians (2017)

Most Runs: Virender Sehwag - 933 in 33 innings

Highest Individual Score: Rishabh Pant - 128* and Chris Gayle - 128*

Most Wickets: Amit Mishra - 58 wickets

Best Bowling Figure: Lasith Malinga (Mumbai Indians) - 5/13 (3.4 overs)

Arun Jaitley Stadium IPL 2023 Schedule