About | Details |
Also known as | Feroz Shah Kotla and Willingdon Pavilion |
Named After | Former DDCA President and Politician Arun Jaitley |
Capacity | Approximately 41800 |
End Names | Stadium End, Pavilion End |
Flood Lights | Yes |
Home Teams | Delhi State team, Delhi Capitals, and India |
Pitch | Red Soil dry surface |
Arun Jaitley Stadium, previously known as Feroz Shah Kotla, is one of the iconic stadiums of India, very much known for its lightning-fast outfield and for producing high-scoring games. The stadium was established in 1883, becoming the 2nd-oldest stadium in India after Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Situated in the center of New Delhi, the stadium officially seats around 41,842 after renovation in 2019.
The stadium got its new name, Arun Jaitley, after the former Delhi Cricket Association president Arun Jaitley, while retaining its historic identity connected to Kotla Fort. This stadium features two ends: Stadium End and Pavilion End, along with modern LED floodlights to host d/n matches. Despite its age, the stadium has been continuously modernized, and under Jaitley's leadership, it saw major renovations, including better seating, improved player facilities, and upgraded spectator amenities.
The stadium serves as the home ground for the Delhi State (Ranji) team, the Delhi Capitals in the IPL, and occasionally hosts the Indian national team, making it a central hub for both domestic and international cricket. Notably, this stadium also remains the home ground for Virat Kohli, who played his first and final first-class match here. The current Indian coach, Gautam Gambhir, also hails from Delhi and shares a deep connection with this venue.
The dry surface is often known for producing high scorers, helping out the batters with the lightning-fast outfield, along with the smallest boundaries. Bowling here is a huge challenge considering there’s less room for error, especially in limited-overs matches.
Arun Jaitley Stadium Test Records and Stats
The stadium has hosted a record of 37 Test matches. The highest total in this stadium was recorded by the West Indies, scoring a record total of 415 runs against India in 2009. Meanwhile, the visiting West Indies team bowled out India for 75 runs, which is the lowest recorded test score in this venue.
The Master Blaster, Sachin Tendulkar, holds the record for scoring the most runs at this venue, scoring 759 runs in 20 innings across 10 Test matches. while the highest individual score in a Test match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium was scored by local hero Virat Kohli, scoring 243 against Sri Lanka at this venue
In the bowling department, leg-spinner Anil Kumble has the most wickets in this venue, 58 wickets in 7 matches and Anil Kumble’s legendary 10-wicket haul(10/58) in an innings against Pakistan in 1999 is the best individual figures at this venue.
Arun Jaitley Stadium ODI Records and Stats
The stadium has hosted 38 ODI matches. The highest ODI total at this ground was set by South Africa, scoring 428/5 runs against Sri Lanka during the 2023 World Cup. The lowest recorded total in ODIs at this venue was by the Netherlands, getting all out for 90 runs against Australia at the 2023 World Cup.
Sachin Tendulkar also holds the record for scoring the most runs at this venue in ODIs, scoring 300 runs in 8 matches. The highest individual score in an ODI at the Arun Jaitley Stadium was scored by former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting, who scored 145 against Zimbabwe at this venue.
Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has taken the most wickets here with 9 dismissals in 6 matches, while former West Indies pacer Kemar Roach has recorded the best figures of 6 wickets for 27 runs in this venue against the Netherland during the ICC World Cup 2011.
Arun Jaitley Stadium T20I Records and Stats
Arun Jaitley Stadium has hosted around 14 T20I matches and has seen nail-biting encounters over the years. The highest T20I total was set by India, scoring 221/9 against Bangladesh in 2024, while the lowest total in this format was recorded by Sri Lanka in the same match, getting bowled out for 120 by South Africa in this venue.
The most runs at this stadium were scored by skipper Jason Roy, who made 125 runs in 3 matches, while former Indian team opening pair Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma have the best individual scores with 80 runs at this venue.
England’s Right-arm pacer Chris Jordon has taken the most wickets here with 6 dismissals along with best individual figures at this ground with 4 for 28 against India at this venue.
How to Reach Arun Jaitley Stadium?
The stadium is quite easily accessible:
📍 Location: Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi – 110002
🚇 Nearest Metro Station: Delhi Gate (Violet Line) – 5 min walk
🚆 Nearest Railway Station: New Delhi Railway Station – 10–15 min by cab/auto
🚌 Nearest Bus Stops: Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi Gate, ITO
