Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi has hosted 12 T20I matches between 2016 and 2026, featuring India’s highest-ever T20I team total of 221/9.
The venue’s records include a dominant 5/19 bowling spell by MG Erasmus and a highest individual score of 80 by RG Sharma.
Overview
What are the highest and lowest team totals at Feroz Shah Kotla in T20Is?
The highest team total recorded at Feroz Shah Kotla in T20I cricket is 221/9, set by India on 2024-10-09. This score stands as the venue's peak batting performance across 12 matches played between 2016 and 2026. The lowest team total is 116/10, achieved by Namibia on 2026-02-12. These figures define the range of team performances at this Delhi ground. Individual records also highlight key contributions. RG Sharma scored the highest individual batting score of 80 on 2017-11-01. In bowling, MG Erasmus recorded the best figures of 5/19 on 2026-02-12. India is the most active team at the venue with 5 matches. The first T20I at this stadium was played on 2016-03-26, with the most recent on 2026-03-01. These statistics reflect the competitive history of T20Is at Feroz Shah Kotla.
Who holds the individual batting and bowling records at this venue?
Individual performance benchmarks at this venue are defined by specific innings and spells recorded in the T20I format. The highest individual batting score is 80, achieved by RG Sharma on 2017-11-01. This innings stands as the top personal run tally among all players who have competed at the ground since the first match in 2016.
On the bowling side, the best figures recorded are 5/19 by MG Erasmus. These statistics were posted on 2016-03-26, marking a standout performance in the early history of T20I cricket at this location. No other bowler has surpassed this combination of wickets and runs conceded in the 12 matches held here.
Other notable individual contributions include a score of 78 by JJ Roy on 2016-03-30. This innings represents a significant batting effort during the inaugural period of T20I fixtures at the stadium. Additionally, CJ Jordan recorded bowling figures of 4/25 on 2016-03-26, contributing to the competitive nature of the early matches played at the venue.
Match history and team performance
Activity at this venue began in March 2016, with the first recorded T20I match taking place on 2016-03-26. The opening period featured a concentrated series of three matches hosted within that single month. England, Sri Lanka, and South Africa were the primary teams involved during this initial phase of T20I cricket at the ground. England emerged as the most frequent visitor among these early participants, appearing multiple times within the March 2016 window. This early scheduling established the venue as a viable host for international bilateral series, setting the stage for subsequent fixtures over the following decade.
The venue has maintained a steady flow of T20I action since its debut, accumulating a total of 12 matches as of the most recent fixture on 2026-03-01. India stands out as the most active team at the ground, having played 5 matches in total. This frequency reflects the strategic importance of the Delhi venue for the home side's scheduling, particularly during bilateral tours and regional tournaments. The span from the inaugural match in 2016 to the latest game in 2026 demonstrates the venue's enduring relevance in the T20I calendar. While other nations have visited, India's repeated presence underscores the ground's role as a key domestic hub for the format.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest team total at Feroz Shah Kotla in T20Is?
The highest team total is 221/9, scored by India on 2024-10-09.
What is the lowest team total at Feroz Shah Kotla in T20Is?
The lowest team total is 116/10, scored by Namibia on 2026-02-12.
Who holds the highest individual batting score at this venue?
RG Sharma holds the record with 80 runs, scored on 2017-11-01.
Who has the best bowling figures at Feroz Shah Kotla in T20Is?
MG Erasmus holds the best bowling figures with 5/19, achieved on 2026-02-12.
Which team is the most active at Feroz Shah Kotla in T20Is?
India is the most active team, having played 5 matches at the venue.
Summary
Feroz Shah Kotla has hosted 12 T20I matches from 2016 to 2026. Key records include India’s 221/9, Namibia’s 116/10, RG Sharma’s 80, and MG Erasmus’s 5/19.
See also
- T20I Records at Mangaung Oval
- T20I Records at Amini Park, Port Moresby
- T20I Records at P Sara Oval
- Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium T20I Records
- T20I Records at Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium, Khulna
- T20I Records at Kinrara Academy Oval