The IPL 2023 will feature 70 league matches across 12 venues across India and the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi is one of them, ahead of the tournament, check out pitch report, weather forecast, and other details
The IPL 2023 is all set to kick off starting from March 31 with the opening match between defending champions Gujarat Giants (GT) and the four-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
Arun Jaitley stadium Delhi pitch report today, weather, T20 records, stats, capacity, matches schedule for IPL 2023
The Feroz Shah Kotla…err…Arun Jaitley Stadium (or, as some like to call it, the Pan Bahar Stadium) in Delhi is a prime example of how cluttered (and ugly) in-stadium advertising is in Indian cricket.
Ever wondered why we're so bad at it? 🧵 #sportsbiz pic.twitter.com/T22UEzqqYP
— Jaideep Vaidya (@jaideepjourno) February 24, 2023
The Arun Jaitley stadium is so ugly it would reassure 95 percent of Indians that the nation has not left them behind and become too posh. pic.twitter.com/vxnCX4rewR
— Manu Joseph (@manujosephsan) February 20, 2023
This year, much to the delight of fans, the IPL has finally returned to its original home and away format. This format was earlier stopped due to the Covid-19, but it will now return for the new season.
The Arun Jaitley Stadium, formerly known as the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium will serve as the home ground for the Delhi Capitals. It will host a total of seven matches.
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi – stadium info
- Founded: 1883
- Former name: Feroz Shah Kotla
- Seating Capacity: 48,000
- Ends: Pavillion End and Stadium End
- Boundary Dimensions: The ground is currently one of the smallest in India. While the straight boundary measures 60 metres long, the square boundary measures around 56 metres long.
- Home Teams: India, Delhi, Delhi Capitals
Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch report
The pitch at the Arun Jaitley stadium in New Delhi, is generally on the slower side. Howover, since the boundaries here are small, the outfield often remains quick. As such, the teams who get to bat first will have the advantage in putting up a high chase. Meanwhile, the spinners will also get to use the slowish nature of the pitch here.
Delhi weather forecast
The weather in Delhi during the months of April and May is usually hot and humid. The temperatures around the end of April can be expected to go upwards of 38° C. Meanwhile, this temperature will go even higher in May, to around 38 to 40° C. Moreover, the humidity levels, in May will be higher with little to no chances of rain.
Arun Jaitley Stadium T20I stats
Given below are the T20I stats at the Arun Jaitley stadium in New Delhi:
| Stats | Figures |
| Matches: 2 | 2 |
| Team Batting 1st Won: 3 | 3 |
| Team Batting 2nd Won: 4 | 4 |
| Average 1st innings Score: 139 | 139 |
| Average 2nd innings Score: 133 | 133 |
| Highest Total: 212 | 212 |
| Lowest Total: 120 | 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 |
Arun Jaitley Stadium IPL Delhi stats and records
Given below are the IPL stats and records at the Arun Jaitley Stadium:
| Stats and records | Figures |
| Matches played | 78 |
| Matches won batting first | 35 |
| Matches won batting second | 41 |
| 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
Given below is the full IPL 2023 schedule for the Arun Jaitley Stadium:
| Date | Day | Match | Time (in IST) |
| April 4 | Tuesday | DC vs GT | 7:30 pm |
| April 11 | Tuesday | DC vs MI | 7:30 pm |
| April 20 | Thursday | DC vs KKR | 7:30 pm |
| April 29 | Saturday | DC vs SRH | 7:30 pm |
| May 6 | Saturday | DC vs RCB | 7:30 pm |
| May 13 | Saturday | CSK vs PBKS | 7:30 pm |
| May 20 | Saturday | DC vs CSK | 3:30 pm |
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