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

The Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi is all set to host its last game of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 as Sri Lanka will take on Bangladesh on Monday.

With one win and six losses in seven matches, Bangladesh have already been eliminated from the competition. They will now look to secure a place in the Champions Trophy 2025 by finishing among the top 8 teams.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka are also almost out of the competition with only two wins and five losses in seven matches. However, they are still not mathematically out of the equation. Hence, they will be eyeing a massive win here.

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

Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report

It has turned out to be one of the best batting tracks in the ongoing mega-event. The wicket is flat and the boundaries are short. Hence, you could expect a lot of boundaries to be scored here. However, the spinners are still expected to get some help off the surface during the daytime.

Is Arun Jaitley Stadium a batting or bowling pitch?

Last Four Results at the Venue:

Australia (399/8 in 50 overs) defeated Netherlands (90/10 in 21 overs) by 309 runs – 25 October 2023
Afghanistan (284/10 in 49.5 overs) defeated England (215/10 in 40.3 overs) by 69 runs – 15 October 2023
Afghanistan (272/8 in 50 overs) lost to India (273/2 in 35 overs) by 8 wickets – 11 October 2023
South Africa (428/5 in 50 overs) defeated Sri Lanka (326/10 in 44.5 overs) by 102 runs – 7 October 2023

It is a batting surface now. Some help might be available for the spinners but there are no demons in the wicket. It is flat and even. Furthermore, the outfield is super-quick to complement the short boundaries.

Sri Lanka ODI record in Arun Jaitley Stadium

Sri Lanka have played 6 matches here. They have won only 1 and lost 4. Meanwhile, 1 game ended without any result.

Sri Lanka’s Highest Total at the venue: 326/10 in 44.5 overs vs South Africa in 2023
Sri Lanka’s Lowest Total at the venue: 193/10 in 48.3 overs vs England in 1989

Bangladesh ODI record in Arun Jaitley Stadium

Bangladesh have not played any ODI game at this venue.

Bangladesh’s Highest Total at the venue: N/A
Bangladesh’s Lowest Total at the venue: N/A

Arun Jaitley Stadium Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 55000
Number of matches hosted: 35 Tests, 30 ODIs, and 7 T20Is.

Arun Jaitley Stadium ODI Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 30
Home Team (India) Won: 14
Visiting Team Won: 7
Neutral Side Won: 8
No Result: 1
Match Tied: 0

Average 1st Innings Score: 245
Matches Won Batting 1st: 15
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 14
Highest Team Total: 428/5 by South Africa vs Sri Lanka in 2023
Lowest Team Total: 90/10 by Netherlands vs Australia in 2023
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 7 matches
Most Sixes in ODIs at this venue: Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka) – 8 Sixes