SA vs SL ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Arun Jaitley Stadium Delhi Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

South Africa will be taking on Sri Lanka in their first game of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The game will be played on Friday at 2:00 PM IST.

South Africa had their warm-up game against Afghanistan washed out because of rain. Meanwhile, they lost their warm-up game against New Zealand by seven runs. The Proteas will be eager to go out and chuck the tag of chokers this time around with strong performances.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka are on a downhill since their Asia Cup final debacle against India. They lost both of their warm-up matches against Bangladesh and Afghanistan, respectively. The Lankan Tigers will look to improve massively to trouble the big teams during the mega event.

In this post, we will take a look at Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, and Average Score ahead of the World Cup clash between South Africa and Sri Lanka.

Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report

It is a challenging surface for the batters as the wicket is on the slower side. The pacers can trouble the batters with pace variations, while the spinners will get a lot of purchase from the surface. Meanwhile, the team winning the toss is likely to bowl first as the batting might get easier under the lights.

Last Three Results at the Venue:

• South Africa (99/10 in 27.1 overs) lost to India (105/3 in 19.1 overs) by 7 wickets – 11 October 2022
• Australia (272/9 in 50 overs) defeated India (237/10 in 50 overs) by 35 runs – 13 March 2019
• New Zealand (242/9 in 50 overs) defeated India (236/10 in 49.3 overs) by 6 runs – 20 October 2016

South Africa ODI record in Arun Jaitley Stadium

South Africa have played two one-day matches at this venue. They have won one and lost one.

South Africa’s Highest Total at the venue: 233/3 vs West Indies in 2011
South Africa’s Lowest Total at the venue: 99/10 vs India in 2022

Sri Lanka ODI record in Arun Jaitley Stadium

Sri Lanka have played a total of 5 one-day matches at this venue. They have won only one game and lost three. Meanwhile, one game ended without any result.

Sri Lanka’s Highest Total at the venue: 277/8 vs India in 1982
Sri Lanka’s Lowest Total at the venue: 193/10 vs England in 1989

South Africa vs Sri Lanka ODI Head-to-Head

Matches: 80
South Africa Won: 45
Sri Lanka Won: 33
No Result: 1
Tied: 1
Highest Total For South Africa: 384/6 in 50 overs in 2017
Lowest Total For South Africa: 121/10 in 24.4 overs in 2018
Highest Total For Sri Lanka: 327/10 in 48.1 overs in 2017
Lowest Total For Sri Lanka: 43/10 in 20.1 overs in 2012

Arun Jaitley Stadium Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 55000
Number of matches hosted: 35 Tests, 26 ODIs, and 7 T20Is.

Arun Jaitley Stadium ODI Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 26
Home Team (India) Won: 13
Visiting Team Won: 7
Neutral Side Won: 5
No Result: 1
Match Tied: 0

Average 1st Innings Score: 230
Matches Won Batting 1st: 12
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 13
Highest Team Total: 330/8 by West Indies vs Netherlands in 2011
Lowest Team Total: 99/10 by South Africa vs India in 2022
Highest Run Chase: 281/4 by India vs Sri Lanka in 1982

Highest Individual Score: 145 by Ricky Ponting (Australia) vs Zimbabwe in 1998
Best Bowling Figures: 6/27 by Kemar Roach (West Indies) vs Netherlands in 2011
Most Runs: Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 300 runs in 8 matches
Most Wickets: Ravindra Jadeja (India) – 9 wickets in 6 matches
Most Sixes in ODIs at this venue: Kieron Pollard (West Indies) – 7 Sixes