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Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, Delhi

Feroze Shah Kotla, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Delhi, Delhi. 109 completed matches stored since 18 Oct 2024.

Capacity 35,200
Opened 1883
36 Tests
31 ODIs
14 T20Is
Floodlit

Photo: Paramgoel, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium: key facts

Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, formerly Feroz Shah Kotla, is a DDCA-owned international ground on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg in central Delhi. Opened in 1883, it hosted its first Test in 1948 and remains home to Delhi cricket and the Delhi Capitals. Its history includes Anil Kumble's 10-wicket innings against Pakistan and major World Cup fixtures.

Location: Feroze Shah Kotla, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Delhi
Capacity: 35,200Its listed capacity is 35,200. Published figures vary: Sportstar reported 37,499 in 2023, while other venue profiles list higher figures.
Opened: 1883
First international: 10 November 1948India v West Indies, 1st Test
Owned or run by: Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA)
Home teams: Delhi, India, Delhi Capitals (IPL), Delhi Capitals (WPL)
Ends: Stadium End and Pavilion End
Floodlights: Yes
Former names: Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium; Feroz Shah Kotla
Status: International venue

International matches hosted

36Tests
31ODIs
14T20Is
2Women's Tests
3Women's ODIs
6Women's T20Is

Counts up to 6 June 2026; first international 10 November 1948.

Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium pitch report

How the surface usually plays, then the figures from completed matches stored at this ground (average first-innings score is the median).

The venue has a grass oval and a reputation for surfaces that can assist spin as a match progresses. For the 2023 World Cup renovation, black soil was used on the main-square pitches; nine pitches were reported in the square, with three designated for World Cup matches. The 2009 ODI abandonment led to closer attention to pitch preparation and safety. Conditions can also change with Delhi's evening dew, so exact behaviour depends on the strip and weather.

Black soil was used for the renovated match pitches reported in 2023.
Spin has played a major role in notable Test results at the ground.
Evening dew can affect the ball and outfield in limited-overs matches.
A full-ground cover and upgraded drainage were reported ahead of the 2023 World Cup.

Pitch and toss figures from stored matches

Pitch and toss figures at Arun Jaitley Stadium by format
Format	Matches	Avg 1st innings	Bat-first wins	Chose to bowl	Toss winner won	Highest total
T20 and shorter	101	174	36%	84%	59%	278/3 Sunrisers Hyderabad, 25 May 2025
Test and first-class	8	356	25%	88%	100%	674/6 Tamil Nadu, 18 Oct 2024

Upcoming matches at Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium

No upcoming fixtures at this ground are confirmed.

History of Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium

The ground dates from 1883 and takes its former name from the nearby Kotla fort associated with Feroz Shah Tughlaq. It is one of India's oldest functioning international cricket venues. The Delhi & District Cricket Association owns and operates it, and the ground sits on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg near the old city. It became known as the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium before being renamed Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in 2019 after the former DDCA president and Union minister.

Delhi's first Test at the ground began on 10 November 1948, when India met the West Indies. The venue has since hosted men's Tests, ODIs and T20Is, as well as women's internationals. By 6 June 2026 the ground had hosted 36 men's Tests, 31 men's ODIs and 14 men's T20Is, together with two women's Tests, three women's ODIs and six women's T20Is. Its first men's ODI was India against Sri Lanka on 15 September 1982.

Several important Indian performances came here. In 1969–70, Bishan Singh Bedi and Erapalli Prasanna took 18 wickets between them in India's seven-wicket Test win over Australia. Sunil Gavaskar's 29th Test hundred in 1983–84 equalled Don Bradman's then record for Test centuries, and Sachin Tendulkar passed Gavaskar's mark with his 35th Test hundred at the same ground in 2005–06.

The venue's defining modern match was the 1999 Test against Pakistan, when Anil Kumble took all ten wickets in Pakistan's second innings, finishing with 10 for 74. The ground also hosted the 2009 India–Sri Lanka ODI that was abandoned after an unsafe pitch was identified. Subsequent redevelopment and pitch work improved the match facilities. The 2023 renovation added new seating, refurbished player areas, improved drainage and LED floodlights.

Arun Jaitley Stadium was one of the venues for the 2023 Men's Cricket World Cup, hosting five matches. The latest international date is 1 March 2026, during the Men's T20 World Cup. Delhi continues to use the ground for domestic cricket and Indian Premier League fixtures, with the Delhi team and Delhi Capitals among its regular tenants.

Milestones

1883
The cricket ground was established as Feroz Shah Kotla.
1948
India and the West Indies played the venue's first Test from 10 November.
1982
The ground staged its first men's ODI, India against Sri Lanka, on 15 September.
1999
Anil Kumble took 10 for 74 against Pakistan, completing all ten wickets in an innings.
2009
An India–Sri Lanka ODI was abandoned after the pitch was judged unsafe.
2019
The former Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium was renamed Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium.
2023
Renovation work upgraded seating, player facilities, drainage, entry systems and floodlighting for the World Cup.
2026
The venue hosted Men's T20 World Cup matches, with 1 March 2026 the latest date.

Famous matches at Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium

19 November 1969
India v Australia, 3rd Test
Bishan Singh Bedi and Erapalli Prasanna combined for 18 wickets as India won by seven wickets.
17 December 1983
India v West Indies, 2nd Test
Sunil Gavaskar made his 29th Test hundred, matching Don Bradman's then record for Test centuries.
7 February 1999
India v Pakistan, 2nd Test
Anil Kumble dismissed all ten Pakistan batters in the second innings and finished with 10 for 74.
10 December 2005
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test
Sachin Tendulkar scored his 35th Test hundred, moving beyond Gavaskar's previous Indian record.
27 December 2009
India v Sri Lanka, 5th ODI
The match was abandoned after 23.3 overs when the pitch was considered dangerous for play.

Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium records

Researched ground records, checked against at least one published scorecard source.

Ground records at Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium
Record	Figure	Match
Best innings bowling	10/74	Anil Kumble, India v Pakistan, 2nd Test, 1999
Most Test centuries milestone at the ground	35th Test century	Sachin Tendulkar, India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, 2005
Notable Test bowling figures	8/72 and 4/80	S. Venkataraghavan, India v New Zealand, 1965
Highest ODI innings total	428/5	South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2023 Men's Cricket World Cup

How to reach Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium

Nearest airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport is the nearest major airport; use road transport for the central Delhi venue.
By train: New Delhi railway station is the principal nearby railway station; continue by Metro or road.
By metro: Delhi Gate station on the Violet Line is within walking distance.
By road: The ground is on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, near Delhi Gate and ITO. Match-day parking is limited, so public transport is practical.
Address: Gates 10–15, eastern side, Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Feroze Shah Kotla, New Delhi 110002

Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium: questions and answers

When was Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium built?

The ground was established in 1883. Its first Test was played in November 1948.

What was Arun Jaitley Stadium called earlier?

It was known as Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, or simply Feroz Shah Kotla, before the 2019 renaming.

What is the capacity of Arun Jaitley Stadium?

Its listed capacity is 35,200. Published figures differ after renovations, so capacity should be treated as source-dependent.

Who owns Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium?

The Delhi & District Cricket Association owns and operates the stadium.

Which teams use Arun Jaitley Stadium?

It is home to Delhi cricket and hosts Delhi Capitals matches in the IPL and WPL. India also plays international fixtures there.

Which is the nearest metro station?

Delhi Gate on the Violet Line is the nearest Metro station and is within walking distance of the ground.

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