IND vs BAN T20 Pitch Report: How Is The Playing Surface Likely To Behave In Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium

IND vs BAN 2nd T20I Delhi Pitch Report: Will the India vs Bangladesh series see yet another batting-friendly surface, or will bowlers dominate in Delhi? Find out here.

IND vs BAN 2nd T20I Delhi Pitch Report & Key Stats

Source : PTI

IND vs BAN 2nd T20I Delhi Pitch Report: India are set to lock horns with Bangladesh in Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium on October 9 (Wednesday) for the second T20I of the three-match series. After defeating Bangladesh in the series opener at Gwalior convincingly, the Suryakumar Yadav-led India will look to clinch an unassailable lead in the Delhi match. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will look to make a comeback into the series and tie it 1-1 by winning the second match of the series.

Delhi’s Arun Jaitley stadium will be hosting its first international cricket match since the Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 last year in November.

As India and Bangladesh gear up to face each other for the second time in the T20I series, here’s a look at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi pitch report:

Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Pitch Report For IND vs BAN 2nd T20I

The Arun Jaitley Stadium consists of relatively smaller boundaries compared to other venues in India, making it a favourable deck for batters where shot-making is relatively easier and boundaries are easy to come by. During the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season, teams scored over 200 runs in eight out of 10 matches held in Delhi, suggesting that there is another run-fest on offer. 

However, as the pitch ages in the game, the surface tends to dry up offering assistance to spinners, giving them the potential to trouble the batters with turn. Although, the history has favoured the teams bowling first in T20Is in Delhi, the captain winning the toss for the second IND vs BAN T20I might want to bat first and try to post a big first-innings total at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Arun Jaitley Stadium - T20 International Stats (Men & Women):

- Total Matches: 13  
- Matches won batting first: 4  
- Matches won bowling first: 9  
- Average 1st innings score: 139  
- Average 2nd innings score: 133  
- Highest total recorded: 212/3 (19.1 overs) by South Africa vs India  
- Lowest total recorded: 120/10 (19.3 overs) by Sri Lanka vs South Africa  
- Highest score chased: 212/3 (19.1 overs) by South Africa vs India  
- Lowest score defended: 96/7 (20 overs) by India Women vs Pakistan Women