The Arun Jaitley Stadium, formerly known as the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, is a cricket stadium located in New Delhi, India. It is owned and operated by the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) and was established in 1883. The stadium has a capacity of 35,200 and is the second oldest functional international cricket stadium in India after the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. It has hosted numerous Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) over the years. The stadium was renovated in 2023 at a cost of ₹114.5 crore.
Some notable events at the Arun Jaitley Stadium include Anil Kumble’s historic 10-wicket haul in an innings against Pakistan and various other significant cricketing feats. The ground has witnessed remarkable performances by players like Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, and others. However, the stadium faced scrutiny in 2009 when an ODI between India and Sri Lanka was abandoned due to a dangerous pitch.
The stadium has been renamed to honor Arun Jaitley, a prominent Indian politician, with stands dedicated to former cricketing legends like Bishan Singh Bedi, Mohinder Amarnath, Gautam Gambhir, and Ashish Nehra. It serves as the home ground for the Indian national cricket team, the Delhi cricket team, and Delhi Capitals.
Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch reports for Wpl 2024
The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium is generally considered to be batsmen-friendly, with an average first-innings score of 164 in T20 matches. The scoring pattern at the stadium includes:
Below Score 140: 2
The score between 200 and 249: 4
Score between 140 and 180: 5
Above Score 180: 3
The pitch is known to favor spinners as the match progresses due to its dry nature. Teams often choose to bat first after winning the toss at Arun Jaitley Stadium.