Arun Jaitley Stadium
Arun Jaitley Stadium
Description-
Located in New Delhi, India, the Arun Jaitley Stadium was formerly called the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium and is used for cricket matches. The Delhi & District Cricket Association owns and runs it; it was founded in 1883 (DDCA). The stadium, which is the second-oldest international cricket ground in India, takes its name from the neighboring Kotla Fort. The Delhi Ranji squad and the Delhi Daredevils (formerly known as the Delhi Capitals) play their home games in this 48,000-cap stadium. Numerous international matches, including Twenty20, One-Day, and Test matches, have been held at the venue. Additionally, it has hosted several Indian Premier League (IPL) games.
Stadium Details -
The Arun Jaitley Stadium, formerly known as the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, is a cricket stadium located in New Delhi, India. It is the second-oldest international cricket stadium in India, after the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Here are some details about the stadium:
- Established: 1883
- Owned by: Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA)
- Location: Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi
- Capacity: 48,000
- Renamed: September 12, 2019 (after former Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley)
Stadium's History -
Early History (1883-1947)
The stadium was founded in 1883 as the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, named after the nearby 14th-century fortress of the same name. It was primarily utilized for local matches and tournaments.
Post-Independence Era (1947-Present)
The stadium staged its first Test match in 1948, between India and the West Indies. Since then, it has served as a regular venue for international cricket, hosting multiple Test matches, One-Day Internationals, and Twenty20 Internationals.
The stadium has also served as the home ground for the Delhi Cricket Team in the Ranji Trophy and the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League.
Name Change and Recent Events (2019-Present)
In 2019, the stadium was renamed the Arun Jaitley Stadium in memory of the late Indian politician and cricket administrator, Arun Jaitley.
The stadium has seen its fair share of controversy, notably a 2009 event in which an ODI match between India and Sri Lanka was called off due to an unsafe pitch. In 2017, a pollution incident necessitated the postponing of a match.
Despite these issues, the Arun Jaitley Stadium remains an iconic cricket stadium in India, rich in history and renowned for its enthusiastic fans.
Stadium's Record -
Test record
Team Records:
- Most successful team overall: India (10 wins)
- Most successful visiting team: England (3 wins)
Individual Records:
- Highest individual score: 243 by Virat Kohli (India) against Sri Lanka in 2017
- Most runs scored: Sachin Tendulkar (759 runs)
- Most wickets taken: Anil Kumble (58 wickets)
Other interesting records:
- Highest innings score: 644/8 by West Indies in 1959
- Lowest innings score: 75 by India in 1987
- Most wins batting first: 14
ODI Records
Team Records:
- Highest Team Total: 330/8 by West Indies against Netherlands in 2011 World Cup
- Lowest Team Total: 99 by South Africa against India in 2022
- Most Wins by a team: India with 14 wins in 31 matches (win percentage: 45.16%)
Individual Records:
- Highest Individual Score: 145 by Ricky Ponting of Australia against Zimbabwe in 1998
- Highest Partnership: 219 (2nd wicket) between Mark Waugh and Ricky Ponting of Australia against Zimbabwe in 1998
- Most Runs Scored by a Batsman: Sachin Tendulkar of India with 300 runs in 8 innings (average: 37.50)
- Most Wickets Taken by a Bowler: Ravindra Jadeja of India with 9 wickets in 7 matches (average: 25.00, economy: 4.24)
It's interesting to note that while India boasts the most wins at the stadium, the highest team total and individual score belong to other teams. This suggests the pitch might offer a balanced contest between bat and ball.
T20 Records -
Overall:
- Matches Played: 92 (85 IPL + 7 T20I)
Batting:
- Highest Team Total:
- IPL: 231 by Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings in 2011
- T20I: 211/4 by India vs South Africa in 2022
- Highest Individual Score:
- IPL: 128 by Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore) in 2012
- T20I: 76 by Ishan Kishan (India) in 2022
Bowling:
- Best Bowling Figures:
- IPL: 5/13 by Lasith Malinga (Mumbai Indians) in 2011
- T20I: 4/24 by Yuzvendra Chahal (India) in 2022
Other Interesting Facts:
- Teams batting second have a slightly higher win rate (57.14%) in T20 matches at the Arun Jaitley Stadium compared to teams batting first (42.86%).
- In Women's T20I matches played here, Australia's Meg Lanning holds the record for most runs (119) and India's Renuka Singh Thakur has the most wickets (8).
Upcoming events in Arun Jaitley Stadium
These are the upcoming matches which will be conducted in the stadium -
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