After a close battle in the 2019 edition, India and Afghanistan will meet each other in the 9th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The sample size for the records for this stadium (27 matches) is somewhat small when considering the ground’s 43-year ODI history. Nonetheless, let’s take a deep dive into the Arun Jaitley Stadium stats and records ahead of the IND vs AFG match on October 11 in Delhi.
Arun Jaitley Stadium Records
A total of 27 matches have been played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium over 41 years (1982–2023). In these matches, the average first-inning score is 237.
Despite 237 runs being seen as a low score, sides batting first have won 13 matches due to the bowler-friendly (spin primarily) surface in Delhi.
The highest score posted here is 428/7 by South Africa against Sri Lanka on October 7 in the first match at the venue of the World Cup 2023. Coincidentally, South Africa has also posted the lowest total here, 99 against India in 2011.
The best individual batting score made was 145 runs by former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting in 1998. Similarly, the best bowling figures recorded here are 8.3-0-27-6 by Kemar Roach in 2011.
The highest successful run chase here came in 1982, when India chased a target of 278 runs with 6 wickets in hand and 55 balls to spare. Conversely, the lowest score defended here was 176 by India in 2013 against Pakistan.
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India’s record at Arun Jaitley Stadium
India has been part of 21 matches that have been played here. The Men in Blue have a 13-7 win/loss record in Delhi, with one match being abandoned due to the pitch being deemed unfit to play on.
The last match India played here saw India win by 7 wickets against South Africa in 2022.
Afghanistan’s record at Arun Jaitley Stadium
Afghanistan have never played a match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, and this will be just their second ODI World Cup match in India.
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