ODI World Cup 2023: Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report, and Ground Stats
Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is a spin-friendly surface with assistance to batters
The 38th match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 will be played between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka on Monday, November 6 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
Bangladesh has been eliminated from the World Cup 2023 after winning only one of their seven matches. They currently find themselves at the bottom of the points table. With nothing to lose, they must be eager to bounce back and finish their tournament campaign with some victories.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka finds themselves on the verge of elimination from the tournament, with just two victories in seven matches played. If they fail to win this game, they will be ousted from the competition. Even if they win it, they will have to rely on other teams’ outcomes in order to assure their qualification.
However, before heading into this game, let’s take a look at the pitch report and ground stats of Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
BAN vs SL: Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium has bucked its historical trend in the ongoing World Cup 2023. Long famous for its spin-friendly nature, it has now transformed into a haven for batsmen. The introduction of newly laid pitches made from black soil has breathed new life into these wickets. These black soil surfaces are recognized for providing enhanced bounce, creating favourable conditions for batters to score freely.
BAN vs SL: Arun Jaitley Stadium Ground Stats
- Total matches 32
- Matches won batting first 16
- Matches won bowling first 15
- Average 1st Inns scores 238
- Average 2nd Inns scores 206
- Highest total recorded 428/5 (50 Ov) by RSA vs SL
- Lowest total recorded 90/10 (21 Ov) by NED vs AUS
- Highest score chased 281/4 (40.5 Ov) by IND vs SL
- Lowest score defended 174/7 (50 Ov) by NZW vs INDW
