Arun Jaitley Stadium: Details, Records, Stats Matches and Photos

September 29, 2024 4 Min Read

Arun Jaitley Stadium, formerly known as Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, is the second-oldest international cricket venue in India. The stadium was named after the fort, Feroz Shah Kotla, constructed by Sultan Feroz Shah Tughlaq during the Delhi Sultanate. Established in 1883, the stadium has undergone several renovations and is known locally as “Kotla,” which means citadel or fortress. The stadium was renamed in 2019 in honor of Arun Jaitley, a former Indian finance minister who was also the vice president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and president of the Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA). The first international cricket match here was played in 1948, between India and the West Indies.

An Overview of the Arun Jaitley Stadium

Venue Name	Arun Jaitley Stadium
Opened	1883
Location	Delhi, India
Seating Capacity	35,000
Shortest Boundary	59 meters
Longest Boundary	70 meters
Bowling Ends	Stadium End, Pavilion End
Floodlights	Yes

Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report & Pitch Behavior

Historically, the pitches at Arun Jaitley Stadium were known for their low bounce and spin-friendly nature. However, after an ODI between India and Sri Lanka was canceled in December 2009 due to unsafe pitch conditions, the venue faced intense scrutiny. Despite this, significant changes to the pitch were not implemented until 2023. The extensive pitch renovations in preparation for the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup transformed the surface into a batting paradise. High-scoring matches are now common at this ground.

Arun Jaitley Stadium Records & Stats

The Arun Jaitley Stadium has hosted 73 international cricket matches to date. The highest-ever total at the stadium is 644/8 by the West Indies in a Test match against India, while the lowest total is 75, by India against the West Indies in Tests.

Total Matches	73
Average 1st Inning Score	350 in Tests, 246 in ODIs, 164 in T20Is
Highest Total Recorded	644/8 dec by West Indies vs India, Tests
	428/5 by South Africa vs Sri Lanka, ODIs
	212/3 by South Africa vs India, T20Is
Lowest Total Recorded	75 by India vs West Indies, Tests
	90 by Netherlands vs Australia, ODIs
	120 by Sri Lanka vs South Africa, T20Is
Highest Score Chased	276/5 by India vs West Indies, Tests)
	282/7 by Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, ODIs
	212/3 by South Africa vs India, T20Is
Highest Individual Score	243 Virat Kohli for India vs Sri Lanka, Tests
	145 Ricky Ponting for Australia vs Zimbabwe, ODIs
	80 Rohit Sharma & Shikhar Dhawan for India vs New Zealand, T20Is
Best Bowling Performance	10/74 Anil Kumble for India vs Pakistan, Tests
	6/27 Kemar Roach for West Indies vs Netherlands, ODIs
	4/28 Chris Jordan for England vs Sri Lanka, T20Is

India’s Record at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

India has played a total of 60 matches across all formats at this venue, winning 29, losing 15, drawing 15, and one ending without a result.

Played	60
Won	29
Lost	15
Tied	0
Drawn	15
No Result	1

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Arun Jaitley Stadium Test Records: India

India has played 35 Test matches here, winning 14, losing 6, and drawing 15.

Played	35
Won	14
Lost	6
Drawn	15

Arun Jaitley Stadium ODI Records: India

In 22 ODIs played at the stadium, India has won 14, and lost 7, with one no result.

Played	22
Won	14
Lost	7
No Result	1

Arun Jaitley Stadium T20I Records: India

India has played 3 T20Is at this venue, winning just 1 and losing 2.

Played	3
Won	1
Lost	2

Arun Jaitley Stadium IPL Records

In the IPL, the stadium has hosted 89 matches, with 42 of them won by teams batting first and 46 by teams batting second.

Matches Played	89
Matches Won Batting First	42
Matches Won Batting Second	46
Highest Individual Score	128 Chris Gayle for RCB and Rishabh Pant for DC
Best Bowling	5/13 Lasith Malinga for MI
Highest Team Score	266/7 SRH vs DC, 2024
Lowest Team Score	83 DC vs CSK, 2013
Highest Run Chase	187/3 DC vs RCB, 2023