India vs Bangladesh 2024 T20I series: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi pitch history and T20I records
After a fantastic win in Gwalior, Team India will host Bangladesh for a T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium tonight (Wednesday, October 9). India have suffered defeat in T20Is against Bangladesh only once, and that loss came on this ground in 2019.
The Tigers will be keen to replicate that performance and level the ongoing three-match series 1-1. On the other side, India will try to continue their winning momentum and secure an unassailable 2-0 lead.
Arun Jaitley Stadium has hosted some high-scoring games in the past. Before tonight's T20I, here's a look at the venue's pitch history and T20I records.
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi — T20I records
Delhi has hosted only seven T20Is where teams batting second have won four times. The average first innings score at this venue is 164, showing that the pitch has been great for batting.
Here's a list of some important numbers to know from previous T20Is hosted by Delhi:
T20I matches played: 7
Won by teams batting first: 3
Won by teams batting second: 4
Highest team total: 212/3 - South Africa vs India, 2022
Lowest team total: 120 - Sri Lanka vs South Africa, 2016
Highest successful run-chase: 212/3 - South Africa vs India, 2022
Highest individual score: 80 - Rohit Sharma (IND) vs New Zealand, 2017
Best bowling figures: 4/28 - Chris Jordan (ENG) vs Sri Lanka, 2016
Average first innings score: 164
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi pitch report
The pitch in Delhi has been a paradise for batters. Fans witnessed many high-scoring games during IPL 2024 and ODI World Cup 2023 at this venue. A similar batter-friendly track should be on offer for the second T20I of the series between India and Bangladesh.
The exact pitch report for this match will be broadcast live before the coin toss on Wednesday.
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi last T20I match
South Africa defeated India by seven wickets in the last T20I hosted by this venue. The match was played on June 9, 2022, where Ishan Kishan's 76-run knock helped India reach 211/4 in 20 overs.
Chasing 212, the Proteas won the game by seven wickets in the 20th over. Half-centuries from Rassie van der Dussen and David Miller helped South Africa reach 212/3. Here's a summary of that game's scorecard:
Brief scores: India 211/4 (Ishan Kishan 76, Wayne Parnell 1/32) lost to South Africa 212/3 (Rassie van der Dussen 75*, Axar Patel 1/40) by 7 wickets.