OA Shah T20I centuries are a notable statistical category at Feroz Shah Kotla in New Delhi, India, where the venue has hosted 12 T20I matches since 2016.
The ground's T20I history spans from 2016 to 2026, featuring significant records including India's highest team total of 221/9 and Namibia's lowest total of 116/10.
Overview
Feroz Shah Kotla in New Delhi serves as a prominent venue for T20 International cricket in India. The ground has hosted a total of 12 T20I matches, with the first contest taking place on 2016-03-26. The most recent fixture at this location occurred on 2026-03-01, marking a decade of international two-day action. India is the most active team at the venue, having played 5 matches. The pitch and conditions at Kotla have produced a range of scoring environments, contributing to diverse statistical records over the years.
What is the highest team total at Feroz Shah Kotla in T20I?
The highest team total at Feroz Shah Kotla in T20I cricket is 221/9, achieved by India on 2024-10-09. This score stands as the benchmark for batting performance at the venue, surpassing all previous innings recorded during the 12 matches held there between 2016 and 2026. The chase or defense of such a total highlights the scoring potential of the pitch, which has facilitated high-scoring encounters since the venue's first T20I on 2016-03-26.
India is the most active team at this ground, having played 5 matches. Their dominance in terms of frequency aligns with their record for the highest team total. The 221/9 innings represents a significant outlier in the venue's statistical profile, contrasting sharply with the lowest team total of 116/10 by Namibia on 2026-02-12. This range of scores, from 116 to 221, indicates that match conditions at Feroz Shah Kotla can vary considerably, affecting both batting and bowling strategies.
Individual performances also contribute to these team totals. RG Sharma holds the record for the highest individual batting score at the venue with 80 runs, scored on 2017-11-01. While this individual effort did not result in a century, it remains the top personal mark in the Cricsheet data for this ground. Bowling records are equally notable, with MG Erasmus taking 5/19 against Namibia on 2026-02-12, the same match where Namibia posted their lowest team total. These individual milestones provide context to the team scores, illustrating the key contributions that drive the venue's statistical extremes.
What is the lowest team total at Feroz Shah Kotla in T20I?
The lowest team total recorded at Feroz Shah Kotla in T20I cricket is 116/10, achieved by Namibia. This performance occurred on 2026-02-12, marking a significant statistical low point for the venue since its first T20I match on 2016-03-26. The collapse to 116 runs all out represents the most economical defensive display by a visiting side in the 12 matches held at this New Delhi ground through 2026-03-01.
Contextualizing this low score requires examining the bowling performance that facilitated it. On the same date, MG Erasmus delivered the best bowling figures at the venue, taking 5/19. This five-wicket haul was instrumental in restricting Namibia to their lowest total, demonstrating how individual excellence can define team outcomes in the T20I format. The 5/19 performance remains the benchmark for bowling at Feroz Shah Kotla, contrasting sharply with the batting struggles that produced the 116/10 total.
Comparing this low to the venue's scoring trends highlights the variability of conditions at Feroz Shah Kotla. The highest team total at this ground is 221/9, set by India on 2024-10-09. The gap between the highest (221/9) and lowest (116/10) team totals illustrates the range of scoring environments teams face. India, the most active team at the venue with 5 matches, has experienced both ends of this spectrum, contributing to the diverse statistical profile of the ground.
Individual batting records also frame the context for team totals. RG Sharma holds the record for the highest individual score at Feroz Shah Kotla with 80 runs, achieved on 2017-11-01. While this is a strong individual effort, it falls short of a century, indicating that even top-order dominance has limits at this venue. The absence of a T20I century at Feroz Shah Kotla, despite the high team total of 221/9, suggests that runs are often distributed among multiple batsmen rather than concentrated in a single dominant performance.
Individual records at Feroz Shah Kotla
The highest individual batting score at Feroz Shah Kotla is 80 runs, achieved by RG Sharma on 2017-11-01. This performance stands as the top individual mark among the 12 T20I matches played at the venue between 2016 and 2026. The score contributes to the venue's reputation for producing high individual outputs, complementing the highest team total of 221/9 recorded by India on 2024-10-09.
On the bowling side, the best figures at the ground are 5/19, taken by MG Erasmus on 2026-02-12. This spell occurred during the match where Namibia posted the lowest team total of 116/10. The bowling performance highlights the potential for wicket-taking opportunities despite the generally high-scoring nature of T20I cricket at this New Delhi venue.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest team total at Feroz Shah Kotla in T20I?
The highest team total at Feroz Shah Kotla in T20I is 221/9 by India, achieved on 2024-10-09.
What is the lowest team total at Feroz Shah Kotla in T20I?
The lowest team total at Feroz Shah Kotla in T20I is 116/10 by Namibia, recorded on 2026-02-12.
Who holds the highest individual batting score at Feroz Shah Kotla in T20I?
RG Sharma holds the highest individual batting score at Feroz Shah Kotla in T20I with 80 runs, scored on 2017-11-01.
Who has the best bowling figures at Feroz Shah Kotla in T20I?
MG Erasmus has the best bowling figures at Feroz Shah Kotla in T20I with 5/19, achieved on 2026-02-12.
Which team is the most active at Feroz Shah Kotla in T20I?
India is the most active team at Feroz Shah Kotla in T20I, having played 5 matches at the venue.
Summary
Feroz Shah Kotla has hosted 12 T20I matches between 2016 and 2026. Key records include India's highest team total of 221/9, Namibia's lowest total of 116/10, RG Sharma's highest individual score of 80, and MG Erasmus's best bowling figures of 5/19.