IPL 2025: DC vs RR pitch report, highest score, Delhi's Kotla stadium stats

Arun Jaitley Stadium, also known as the Feroz Shah Kotla ground, Key stats: Average 1st innings score - 200/6; Highest 1st innings score- 266/7; Lowest total defended- 167; Highest target chased- 182

After going down in their last match against Mumbai Indians (MI), Axar Patel-led Delhi Capitals (DC) is looking to redeem themselves at their home venue of Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi today as they host Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match number 32 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The coin flip in the match went in RR's way, who opted to bowl first. 

DC vs RR playing 11 today:  DC playing 11: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul(w), Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma  Impact subs: Mukesh Kumar, Darshan Nalkande, Sameer Rizvi, Donovan Ferreira, Tripurana Vijay  RR playing 11: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Nitish Rana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande  Impact subs: Shubham Dubey, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Kunal Singh Rathore  Here's what both captains said after toss:  Axar Patel (DC): Would have bowled as well. There will be dew perhaps in the second innings, but now we are ready to bat first and put up a big score. Last game also we did well chasing, just a matter of a couple of overs here and there going in our favour. Need to look past the last game, but it is a learning experience. We discussed in the team meetings how we could have finished the game, we perhaps got too casual in the middle phase. Same team for us as well.  Sanju Samson (RR):  We'll bowl first, looks like a good wicket. Gets better in the second half. The results and match conditions have been different, but we are still early in the tournament so we want to bowl first and get an advantage. It is a competitive league, so we need to look past results sometimes. We decided as a team we need to put in a good performance whatever happens. Same team.

 Check IPL 2025 Match 32: DC vs RR live score, match updates and full scorecard here 

 

Despite a similar fate in their last game, the journey of IPL 2025 could not be more different for DC and RR. DC’s loss against MI was their first in five games this season and, despite the setback, they remain early contenders for playoff qualification. On the other hand, RR’s loss against RCB was their fourth defeat in six games. They are currently even on the points table and are in dire need of a turnaround. But who will get assistance from New Delhi’s wicket to walk away with two full points today? And how might the other records at the venue influence the outcome of this match? Let us take a look.

 

Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi: Pitch report for DC vs RR IPL 2025

 

The pitch is anticipated to be a batting paradise, promising a run-fest for cricket fans. With a flat surface and consistent bounce, it offers minimal help to bowlers, particularly in the initial stages. The shorter boundaries will further tilt the balance in favour of batters, making it easier to find the fence and play aggressive shots with assurance. Expect fireworks as stroke-makers look to dominate from the outset. 

 

Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi: IPL T20 stats

 

DC at Arun Jaitley Stadium 

DC have played 86 games at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, out of which they have won 38 matches and lost 46. Two matches ended in no contest.

 

RR at Arun Jaitley Stadium 

RR have played nine matches at the Arun Jaitley Stadium against DC, out of which they have won three and lost six.

 

Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi (since 2023 IPL)

• Matches – 13, Bat 1st won – 9, Bat 2nd won – 4
• Average 1st innings score – 200/6
• Highest 1st innings score – 266/7
• Lowest total defended – 167
• Highest target chased – 182
• 200+ totals – 10 times in 13 matches
• Sixes per match – 19

 

Winning score at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi (IPL since 2023)

• 1st innings score more than 190: Matches – 8, Bat 1st won – 8, Bat 2nd won – 0
• 1st innings score 190 or below: Matches – 5, Bat 1st won – 1, Bat 2nd won – 4

Recent match at Arun Jaitley Stadium 

The last IPL game at Arun Jaitley Stadium was match number 29 of IPL 2025 between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians. In that game, DC won the toss and invited MI to bat first. With the help of a half-century from Tilak Verma (59) and handy cameos from Suryakumar Yadav (40) and Naman Dhir (38), MI posted a strong total of 205 for 5. In reply, DC—despite a majestic 89 from the returning Karun Nair—lost the match in the final over after suffering three run-outs on the last three deliveries, as MI walked away with a 12-run win.

 

Other key stats for Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi 

Arun Jaitley Stadium has hosted 91 matches, with teams batting first winning 44 times and those chasing securing 46 victories, while one match ended with no result. The highest total recorded at this venue is 266/7, while the lowest is 83 all out. The most successful run-chase stands at 219/6, and the lowest total successfully defended is 143/8. The average first innings score at the ground is 169, whereas the second innings average is slightly lower at 153.

 

On the individual front, the highest score achieved is an unbeaten 128, a feat accomplished twice. The most runs at this venue have been accumulated by a prolific opener with 1,048 runs across 36 innings. The same player also holds the record for most fours, with 119 to his name, and shares the record for most hundreds at the ground. Another aggressive left-hander leads in sixes with 58 from 28 innings, and also holds the record for the highest individual score. Six players have notched up centuries here, and there have been a total of 152 fifties and 6 hundreds scored overall. The ground has seen 1,133 sixes and 2,554 fours in total. In terms of bowling, the best figures are 5 for 13, while the leading wicket-taker has claimed 58 scalps in 45 innings.  Catch all news related to Indian Premier League here 

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