India is all set to take on Afghanistan in the opening T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, September 13.
Shreyas Iyer’s side looking to build momentum after a mixed white-ball summer that included series defeats in Ireland and England.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan will be hoping to avenge defeat in the one-off Test at Mullanpur earlier this year. Ibrahim Zadran’s side has the perfectly volatile combination of a spin-heavy bowling attack and a batting lineup that’s still trying to figure out their place.
With Jasprit Bumrah and Washington Sundar also cleared just this week, India will be keen to prepare mentally for the upcoming Asian Games and New Zealand. The venue will also play a big part in the match.
Arun Jaitley Stadium has hosted only a handful of T20Is despite its status as one of India’s most-used grounds across formats, and their most recent appearance produced one of the highest totals ever recorded there when India piled up 209 against Namibia in February 2026.
With Afghanistan’s spin-heavy attack expected to test India’s top order on a surface that has traditionally favored batters.
The Sporting News brings you the pitch report, key T20I records, and everything you need to know about the ground in the shortest format.
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Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch report: Is it a batting or bowling wicket?
The Arun Jaitley Stadium has developed into one of the more batting-friendly surfaces on the Indian T20 circuit, with a flat, true bounce that has increasingly rewarded stroke play in recent years, a shift from its older reputation as a slower, spin-assisted track.
Seamers can still find some early movement under overcast conditions, but spinners remain effective through the middle overs once the surface settles. Dew has become an increasing factor in evening fixtures, generally tilting the balance towards the chasing side in recent matches at the venue.
What is the average T20I score at Arun Jaitley Stadium?
Across 15 T20Is played at the venue, the average first-innings score sits at 149, with sides batting second averaging 132.
A total in the range of 165 to 180 has generally proven competitive, though the ground has produced five scores of 200 or more in just 15 matches, proving just how quickly totals can escalate on a good batting surface.
Highest team total at Arun Jaitley Stadium in T20Is
India holds the record for the highest T20I total at the venue, having posted 221 for 9 against Bangladesh on October 9, 2024, a match India went on to win by 86 runs.
Lowest team total at Arun Jaitley Stadium in T20Is
Namibia owns the unwanted record for the lowest total, having been bowled out for 116 against India in 2026 during the T20 World Cup. India went on to win the game by 93 runs.
Highest individual score at Arun Jaitley Stadium in T20Is
Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan hold the joint highest individual score in T20Is at the venue, with both scoring 80 runs. Dhawan has a slight advantage, however, scoring his 80 off 52 balls compared to Sharma’s 55.
Best bowling figures at Arun Jaitley Stadium in T20Is
UAE’s Junai Siddique also has the best bowling figures at the venue after he took five wickets against Canada for just 35 runs during the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Most runs at Arun Jaitley Stadium in T20Is
Ishan Kishan boasts the most runs at the venue, scoring 137 runs across 2 matches at an average of 68.50 at a strike rate of 190. He is followed by Sohaib Khan with 125 runs scored across two matches.
Most wickets at Arun Jaitley Stadium in T20Is
Junaid Sidique from the UAE has the most wickets at the venue, with 7 scalps in 3 matches at the venue.
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