Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch report: Formerly known as the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium will be the battleground for the afternoon IPL 2024 match between the Delhi Capitals (DC) and the Mumbai Indians (MI). The pitch here has been heaven for batters so far this season. It is expected to be same for the upcoming clash.
Both teams find themselves in a precarious position in the points table, making this match crucial for their playoff aspirations. DC, currently sitting in sixth place, have shown signs of resurgence lately. Their batting, led by the explosive Rishabh Pant and Jake Fraser-McGurk, has been a bright spot. The bowling attack, with the likes of Mukesh Kumar and Axar Patel, has also displayed moments of brilliance.
MI, on the other hand, have had a disappointing campaign so far. Languishing in ninth place, they desperately need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. Their batting, heavily reliant on Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, has been patchy. The bowling attack, spearheaded by the ever-reliable Jasprit Bumrah, has lacked penetration at times.
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Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch report for DC vs MI: Runs galore once again?
The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch has hosted two IPL 2024 games so far. In both those game, a 220-plus run total was posted by the teams batting first. However, this being first day game of the season in Delhi might introduce a slight twist.
The afternoon heat could lead to a drier surface compared to the earlier encounters. This initial dryness could offer some assistance to spinners like Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav from DC, who might find some purchase to trouble the opposition batsmen.
However, the assistance to spinners is likely to be short-lived. As the innings progress, the pitch is expected to flatten out. The lack of swing and seam movement later in the day making strokeplay easier.
Moreover, with the Arun Jaitley Stadium, known for its small-sized boundary dimensions, there will be small margin for error for the bowlers. Taking all these factors into account, a score of 200+ is likely to be considered par for the course. Winning the toss and electing to bat first will be a crucial call, especially considering the hot and humid conditions which is expected in Delhi.
Arun Jaitley Stadium IPL 2024 Stats
| Matches played | 2 |
| Wickets (Pacers) | 16 |
| Wickets (Spinners) | 12 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 245 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 2 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 0 |
Arun Jaitley Stadium: Overall IPL stats
| Total Matches | 86 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 39 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 46 |
| Average 1st innings score | 165 |
| Highest successful run-chase | 187 (DC) |
| Highest score | 266/7 (SRH vs DC) |
| Lowest score | 83/10 (DC vs CSK) |
