IND vs BAN 2nd T20I Pitch Report (Arun Jaitley Stadium)

The action shifts to Delhi as Bangladesh faces India in the 2nd T20I on 9 October 2024, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. After India’s comprehensive win in the first T20I in Gwalior, the hosts will look to wrap up the series, while Bangladesh will aim to level it and take the contest to a decider. Let’s take a closer look at the pitch report and what to expect from the upcoming game.

Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report

The Arun Jaitley Stadium has long been recognized as a batting-friendly surface. Known for its dry pitch and short boundaries, it offers favorable conditions for batsmen to score freely and hit boundaries with ease. Teams can expect a high-scoring affair, with the ball coming nicely onto the bat in the early stages of the match.

However, as the game progresses, the pitch’s dry nature could come into play, offering some assistance to spinners. This could make it challenging for the batsmen in the later stages of the innings. Captains may look to bowl first if they win the toss, aiming to restrict the opposition to an under-par score before taking advantage of the conditions under lights.

T20 Stats at Arun Jaitley Stadium

The stadium has hosted 7 T20 internationals so far. Out of those, teams batting first have won only 3 matches, while teams chasing have emerged victorious in 4 games. The average first innings score at the venue is around 165 runs, indicating that teams batting second generally have a better chance of winning.