Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report
Delhi, Delhi · Capacity: 41,820 · Home of Delhi Capitals
Pitch Character
166
Avg 1st Innings
154
Avg 2nd Innings
68m
Straight Boundary
Key Stats
166
Avg 1st Innings
154
Avg 2nd Innings
57%
Chase Win %
41,820
Capacity
61-68m
Boundary Size
High
Dew Factor
Highest T20 Score
231/4 (DC vs SRH, 2024)
Lowest T20 Score
66/10 (CSK vs DD, 2014)
Dream11 Fantasy Tips for Arun Jaitley Stadium
- 1Spinners are king here — pick at least 2-3 quality spinners in your fantasy XI
- 2Batters who can sweep and reverse-sweep effectively score heavily at this ground
- 3Dew is extreme in Delhi — if a team chases, their batters get a massive advantage
- 4Avoid pure pace merchants unless they can bowl cutters and variations on slow surfaces
Best Records at This Venue
Best Batting Record
Virender Sehwag — 480 runs in 29 IPL matches at this venue
Best Bowling Record
Amit Mishra — 52 wickets in 42 IPL matches at this venue
About Arun Jaitley Stadium
The Arun Jaitley Stadium has traditionally offered a slow, spin-friendly surface that tests the patience and skill of batters. The short square boundaries reward inventive stroke-play, but the slow nature of the pitch makes timing difficult. Dew plays a huge role in evening matches, completely changing the game in the second innings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the pitch like at Arun Jaitley Stadium?
Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi has a spin-friendly pitch. The pace vs spin ratio is 40:60 spin-friendly. The Arun Jaitley Stadium has traditionally offered a slow, spin-friendly surface that tests the patience and skill of batters. The short square boundaries reward inventive stroke-play, but the slow nature of the pitch makes timing difficult. Dew plays a huge role in evening matches, completely changing the game in the second innings.
What is the average T20 score at Arun Jaitley Stadium?
The average first innings T20 score at Arun Jaitley Stadium is 166, while the average second innings score is 154. The highest T20 score here is 231/4 (DC vs SRH, 2024).
Should you bat first or chase at Arun Jaitley Stadium?
The dew factor at Arun Jaitley Stadium is high. Teams chasing generally have an advantage due to heavy dew making bowling difficult in the second innings. If you win the toss, chasing is the smart option at this venue.