Arun Jaitley Stadium IPL records & reputation

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Formerly known as Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium is one of the oldest cricket grounds in India. With a seating capacity of 41,820, the stadium has hosted several international cricket matches, including the first Test match played on Indian soil after independence between India and the West Indies in 1948.

In 2008, the stadium became one of the eight venues for the IPL, and since then, it has been the home ground for the Delhi Capitals (formerly known as Delhi Daredevils). The stadium has witnessed some of the most incredible performances in the history of the IPL, and it continues to be a favorite among the fans.

Below, we'll take a closer look at the legends of Arun Jaitley Stadium, their Delhi stadium IPL records, and some of the most significant stats in the Arun Jaitley Stadium IPL records book.

Arun Jaitley Stadium last IPL match scorecard

The Arun Jaitley Stadium last IPL match scorecard does not make pretty reading for the Delhi Capitals.

Most recently, they hosted the Punjab Kings on 13th May 2023. PBKS opted to bat first, and opening batsman Prabhsimran Singh put on a stunning performance. The young Indian smashed 103 runs before being bowled, accumulating more than 60% of his team's total – 167/7.

Turns out Punjab didn't need nearly that much, as they restricted home side Delhi to a measly 136/8 off their 20 overs. While David warner batted admirably and got 54 from 27, no other batsman did anything of note, and the innings stuttered to a loss.

Arun Jaitley Stadium IPL reputation

Toss plays a crucial role in the outcome of a cricket match, and the teams that have played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium have had mixed results when it comes to the toss decision.

Out of the 76 IPL matches played at the stadium, the team that won the toss has elected to field first 40 times, while the team that won the toss has elected to bat first on 36 occasions.

The decision to bat first or field first has had a significant impact on the outcome of the match, including whether any Arun Jaitley Stadium IPL records are broken. Teams that have batted first have won 35 matches, while teams that have chased have won 41 matches.

This shows that the pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium tends to favor the chasing team, and captains who have won the toss have usually elected to field first.

Arun Jaitley Stadium IPL records

Highest team score

The Arun Jaitley Stadium has witnessed some of the most incredible batting performances in the history of the IPL. The highest team score at the stadium is 231, which was scored by the Delhi Daredevils (DD) against the Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in 2011.

Team	Total	Opposition	Year
DD	231	KXIP	2011
RR	220	SRH	2021
DD	219	KKR	2018
MI	219	CSK	2021
MI	218	DD	2010

Highest run chase in Arun Jaitley Stadium in IPL

Speaking of big totals, the highest run chase in Arun Jaitley Stadium in IPL was recorded this season, in the IPL 2023.

Home team RCB won the toss and batted first, doing well to post 181/4 from their 20 overs. Consistent performers Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis put on an 82 run opening stand, with Kohli making a half century. Mahipal Lomror also contributed 54 from 29.

However, it was not enough to secure victory, as the Delhi Capitals were in a mood to score runs. Phil Salt was the star of the show as the English international plundered 87 runs from 45 balls, leading DC to chase down the required total in an incredible 16.4 overs.

DC's 187/3 is the highest run chase in Arun Jaitley Stadium in IPL history.

Lowest team score

While the Arun Jaitley Stadium has seen some high-scoring matches, it has also witnessed some low-scoring ones. The lowest team score in the Arun Jaitley Stadium IPL records is 66, which was scored by the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) against the Mumbai Indians in 2017.

Team	Total	Opposition	Year
DD	66	MI	2017
DD	83	CSK	2013
DD	95	MI	2011
DD	95	RCB	2015
CSK	110	DD	2012

All time leading run scorers

The IPL has produced some of the finest batsmen in the world, and the Arun Jaitley Stadium has been a witness to some of their best performances. The all-time leading run-scorer at this stadium in the IPL records is V Sehwag, who has scored 933 runs at the historic stadium.

Batsman	Total Runs
V Sehwag	933
SS Iyer	859
DA Warner	828
RR Pant	775
S Dhawan	719

All time leading wicket takers

Bowlers have also had their fair share of success at this ground. The all-time leading wicket-taker in the Arun Jaitley Stadium IPL records is Amit Mishra, who has taken a whopping 58 wickets at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Bowler	Total wickets
A Mishra	58
UT Yadav	31
M Morkel	25
Z Khan	17
Imran Tahir	17

Highest individual score

The Arun Jaitley Stadium has witnessed some of the most incredible individual performances in the IPL records. The highest individual score at the stadium is 128*, which was scored by Rishabh Pant in 2018 against the Sunrisers Hyderabad alongside Chris Gayle who scored the same total against Delhi Daredevils in 2012.

Batsman	Score	Opposition	Year
CH Gayle	128	DD	2012
RR Pant	128	SRH	2018
J Buttler	124	SRH	2021
DA Warner	107	KKR	2010
KP Pietersen	103	DC	2012

Best individual bowling figures

Bowlers have also had their fair share of success at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, and the best individual bowling figures at the stadium are 5/13, which were achieved by Lasith Malinga in 2011.

Bowler	Figures	Opposition	Year
L Malinga	5 for 13	DD	2011
A Mishra	5 for 17	DC	2008
J Unadkat	5 for 25	DD	2013

The Arun Jaitley Stadium has been a witness to some of the most incredible moments in the history of the IPL. From high-scoring matches to low-scoring ones, the stadium has seen it all and racked up plenty of Arun Jaitley Stadium IPL records.

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The legends of Arun Jaitley Stadium have etched their names in the history books, and their IPL records are a testimony to their greatness. Will we see any Delhi stadium IPL records broken this season, or will these feats of the past continue to stand?