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Arun Jaitley Stadium – ODI & Test Record, High Score, Pitch Report and Tickets 2023

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The Arun Jaitley Stadium previously known as Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium was built in 1983. In 2018, the stadium underwent a major renovation, adding a number of modern amenities including a new roof, multiple terraces and modern hotel suites.

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The stadium has a capacity of 41,842+ spectators making it one of the largest cricket stadiums in India. In addition, the stadium has a number of advanced features such as floodlights, an advanced drainage system and the latest generation of pitch roofs.

The Arun Jaitley Stadium is also the second oldest functioning cricket ground after the Eden Garden Stadium of Kolkata, India.

The Stadium is widely regarded as one of the premier cricket venues in India and is favourite among cricket fans across the country. With various facilities and excellent ground, the stadium is always full of activity and promises plenty of entertainment for all cricket fans.

Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch here is ideal for batting first in ODI One Day Internationals. More runs are scored in the first innings than the second in the last five games played here.

At first, you will see a little bit of grass on the pitch of Arun Jaitley Stadium. During the first session of a Test match, the top-order batsmen need to be very careful with the swing bowling attack.

After the first session, the pitch becomes easy to bat and after that, the pitch can help in scoring big runs with an average of 410 runs scored in the first innings.

The stadium also help spinners on the fourth and fifth days and on this ground, Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble made a record by taking 10 wickets in an inning.

Arun Jaitley Stadium Upcoming Events

Arun Jaitley Stadium has organised 34 International tests, 7 T20, and 27 ODI matches.

Here is the list of upcoming matches at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium:

MatchesDate
IND vs AUS 2nd TestFriday, 17th – 21th Feb 2023

Arun Jaitley Stadium Boundary Length

Arun Jaitley Stadium’s boundaries are one of the smallest in the world, that’s why the batsmen often enjoy batting at this venue. The straight boundaries are around 68 meters and the side boundaries are 65 meters.

Arun Jaitley Stadium Test Record

Highest Total at Jaitley Stadium: West Indies has scored the highest score in this stadium, the score was 644/8 (Declared). The record was made against the host team India on 6 Feb 1959. Of the 5 highest scores, 4 belong to India.

Here is a list of the Top 5 Top scores at Arun Jaitley Stadium:

TeamScoreOverInningAgainst
West Indies644/8d2142India
India613/7d1611Australia
India566/8d142.21West Indies
India536/7d1321Zimbabwe
India536/7d127.51Sri Lanka

Lowest Total at Jaitley Stadium: South Africa holds the record for the lowest total in the Test at Jaitley Stadium.

TeamScoreOverInningAgainst
Pakistan286125.52India
India29096.41Sri Lanka
Australia296119.41India
Australia298106.32India
West Indies304108.21India

Most Runs at Jaitley Stadium in Tests:

PlayerInnsRunsHSAvg100s50s
SR Tendulkar (IND)1975912242.1624
DB Vengsarkar (IND)1267115967.1041
SM Gavaskar (IND)1466812147.7132
R Dravid (IND)15635200*48.8413
SC Ganguly (IND)1458213658.2013

Most Wickets at Jaitley Stadium:

PlayerMatchInningWicketsBBIBBM5W10W
A Kumble (IND)7145810/7414/14942
N Kapil Dev (IND)917326/779/12130
R Ashwin (IND)48276/479/12830
BS Chandrasekhar (IND)58238/799/14910
MH Mankad (IND)46228/5213/13121

Arun Jaitley Stadium Ticket Booking

You can book tickets online by visiting the official ticketing site and selecting the game and venue of your choice.

Tickets are only available online and there are no meters inside the stadium. Perhaps to avoid unnecessary haste that can be difficult for stadium management to handle.

Tickets will be shipped to individual addresses a few days prior to the start of the match. All information on ticket delivery and ticketing is posted on the official website. Ticket reservations for Nagpur Stadium have already begun through the Book My Show website.

Here is the step-by-step guide to buy IND vs AUS 2nd Test Tickets 2023:

  • Open the BookMyShow app on your mobile
  • and look for the “Events” Option 
  • Click on ‘Event Tickets’ and search “IND vs AUS 2nd Test” option 
  • Click on the option and then on the “Buy Now” option 
  • Select the category and then choose the seat 
  • After confirming the details, fill out your address details for the tickets to be delivered 
  • Make the payment 

Ind vs Australia Test Ticket Price List 2023

India vs Australia 2023 Delhi test tickets Will be available soon. Cricket fans have been waiting for matches at this stadium for a long time.

Ticket prices for this Delhi test match are not yet available and tickets will be made available in several categories. Cheaper tickets are booked earlier than more expensive ones. Viewers are advised to pre-order tickets for the IND vs AUS 2nd Test of 2023 Test as soon as they become available.

Stand-wise price list for IND vs AUS 2nd Test In Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi:

Stand TypePrice
East Stand Second Floor450
North East Stand Second Floor450
North West Stand Second Floor450
North East Stand Second Floor500
East Stand First Floor500
East Stand Ground Floor750
Old Club House First Floor4500
Hill A5000
West Side Corporate Boxes6000
Platinum GalleryNA
East Stand Second FloorNA

Arun Jaitley Stadium Seating Layout

Arun Jaitley Stadium Address and Map Information

AddressBahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Delhi
Nearest Metro StationITO, Pragati Maidan and Mandi House
Seating Capacity41,842
Restricted ItemsCoins, headphones, power bank, data cables, water bottles and any type of eatable or drinkable, digital cameras, binoculars, plastic carry bags etc
Items allowedWallet, mobile phone, Baby food, diapers
ParkingYes

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