Arun Jaitley Stadium Delhi Pitch Report for IPL 2023, Weather Forecast, T20 & IPL Records & Stats
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Arun Jaitley Stadium Delhi Pitch Report for IPL 2023, Weather Forecast, T20 & IPL Records & Stats: Established in the year 1883, the Arun Jaitley Stadium serves as the home ground to Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Capitals (formerly Delhi Daredevils). The Arun Jaitley Stadium is India’s second oldest functional cricket stadium after Kolkata’s Eden Gardens.

The stadium, situated in New Delhi was recently renamed after former DDCA chief and Finance Minister of India, Arun Jaitley. The stadium was formerly known as Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium.

Besides being home to Delhi Capitals, the Arun Jaitley Stadium houses Delhi Cricket Team and the Indian Cricket Team. The venue can host 55,000 spectators at once and is operated by Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA).

In the ongoing season of the IPL, Arun Jaitley Stadium will host seven home games of Delhi Capitals in the league stages. The first fixture of the season will be held between DC and GT on 4th April 2023.

Down below is complete details of the IPL 2023 matches to be held in Arun Jaitley Stadium:

DateMatch Details Time
4th April 2023DC vs GT7:30 PM
11th April 2023DC vs MI7:30 PM
20th April 2023DC vs KKR7:30 PM
29th April 2023DC vs SRH7:30 PM
6th May 2023DC vs RCB7:30 PM 
13th May 2023DC vs PBKS7:30 PM
20th May 2023DC vs CSK3:30 PM

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Arun Jaitley Stadium Delhi Overview

Stadium NameArun Jaitley Stadium
CityDelhi
Governing BodyDelhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA)
Seating Capacity55,000
EndsStadium End, Pavilion End
DimensionsSideways (65m), Front/Back (68m)
Home TeamsDelhi Cricket Team, Delhi Capitals (DC)

Arun Jaitley Stadium Delhi T20 & IPL Records and Stats

T20 Records and Stats:

Total T20I hosted7
Avg 1st Innings Total164
Avg 2nd Innings Total160
Won Batting 1st4
Won Batting 2nd3
No-Result0
Highest Total(IND) 211/4
Lowest Total(SL) 120/10
Scores Below 1503
Score above 1504
Scores above 1902

IPL Records and Stats:

Total T20I hosted78
Won Batting 1st35
Won Batting 2nd41
No-Result0
Highest Total(DC) 231/4 vs PBKS in 2011
Lowest Total(DC) 66/10 vs MI in 2017
Highest Individual ScoreRishabh Pant/Chris Gayle (128*)
Most RunsVirender Sehwag (933)
Most WicketsAmit Mishra – 58 Wickets
Best Bowling FiguresMI – Lasith Malinga (5/13)

Arun Jaitley Stadium Delhi Pitch Report for IPL 2023

The pitch in the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is generally on the slower side. The batters do get good assistance initially, but it gets a tad awkward to bat in the second innings. The slowness in the surface shows up in the second innings, which brings up spinners and medium pacers into play. The overall outfield remains quick and the boundaries are on the shorter side.

Arun Jaitley Stadium Delhi Weather Forecast for IPL 2023

The months of April and May in Delhi are hot and humid. The temperature usually hovers around 38 degrees during the daytime while it dips to 30 degrees Celsius in the evening. There will be slight chances of rain during April and May and the humidity will be in its peak.

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Data collected from Wikipedia.

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