Top 05 Players with Most Wickets at Arun Jaitley Stadium in IPL
In the heart of India’s capital, Delhi, stands a coliseum where cricketing legends are forged and history is rewritten—the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Originally known as the Feroz Shah Kotla, the stadium has witnessed a century of cricketing evolution. Established in 1883, the now christened Arun Jaitley stadium is run by the politicized Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA). This ground has witnessed a number of feats, from Kapil Dev’s fiery spells to Virat Kohli’s master innings. It was formerly referred to as the Feroz Shah Kotla, named after the fort, located nearby. The interesting trivia is that this is the second oldest fully operational international cricket ground in India, after the Eden Gardens of Kolkata.
This iconic venue has made itself as a popular landmark in the capital and boats of a rich glory associated with the game of cricket. Though several matches have been played here until now, but the home team Delhi Capitals hasn’t quite been able to establish it as their invincible fort. The franchise has rather had a rollercoaster ride so far. The stadium has retained the spirit of its storied past while embracing a modern identity, which is seen over the years through Indian Premier League (IPL).
In over 94 Indian Premier League matches played as of now, the ground’s surface has shown a balanced approach for both batters and bowlers. Although batters have had a slightly more favourable outcome, the fast bowlers aren’t too far behind either. With spinners too, there has been some respite with occasional favourable conditions thanks to the dry nature of the pitch. Chasing on this ground has shown more positive results courtesy the dew factor. In recent years, the venue has seen more flat tracks and shorter boundaries, which has led to high-scoring targets being set and the IPL setting new standards every year. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) proved it when they smashed a whopping 266 runs against Delhi Capitals in one of the matches in 2024. This remains the highest team total scored on this ground against the Delhi side on their own home ground. Chris Gayle and Rishabh Pant hold the joint record for scoring the highest individual scores so far, of 128 not out. In the history of Indian Premier League, right from the inaugural season in April 2008 until the ongoing IPL 2025 edition, the Arun Jaitley stadium has hosted a total of 94 matches, with teams batting first winning 46 times and teams chasing emerging victorious on 47 occasions, while one match ended with no result.
In this article, we have discussed and detailed about the top 05 players with most wickets at the Arun Jaitley stadium in IPL.
5) Chris Morris – A bowling all-rounder, Chris Morris had the reputation of being an aggressive bowler and a fearless middle-order batsman. His name at the fifth position on the list of most wicket takers clearly showcases his exceptional bowling skills. Ahead of the IPL 2021 auction, he was the most expensive player in IPL history, bought by Rajasthan Royals for INR 16.25 crores. In his IPL tenure, Chris has been a part of the Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Delhi Capitals. Morris has had a 04-wicket haul against KKR, though not at the Arun Jaitley stadium. In the 15 innings from 15 matches played as part of the DC unit, Chris has taken a total of 19 wickets and has two 3-wicket hauls at this ground. With an economy of 7.87 here and the best bowling index of 3 for 23, Morris built a good record for taking wickets in the IPL, particularly during the death overs.
4) Axar Patel – This bowling maverick joined the Delhi Capitals in 2019, and over the years became indispensable part of their setup. Owing to his performances over the years, he was retained ahead of the IPL 2025 mega-auction and went ahead to become the team’s skipper for the first time. Patel is referred to as one of the most dependable all-rounders for India, having essayed a key role in the nation’s victories in the T20 World Cup 2024 and ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The Gujarat-born all-rounder started his official IPL career with the Punjab Kings in 2014, since he did not get to play in 2013 despite being signed by the MI franchise. The fine spin bowler and leader of his team has secured the third place on this list, having claimed 21 wickets from just 25 innings that he has bowled in. In the cumulative matches played for the DC side until now, Axar Patel’s economy of around 7 at this stadium is truly remarkable and shows his familiarity with the pitch conditions.
3) Morne Morkel – Morne Morkel is a former South African cricketer known for his pace and bowling skills. He played in the IPL for different teams, namely Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Daredevils, and Kolkata Knight Riders. Morkel has achieved tremendous success all throughout his career and even won the Purple Cap in 2012. He has been ranked in the ICC’s Top 10 bowlers in the world in all the formats at different stages of his career, including being ranked as No. 1 in ODIs in 2011. His devastating pace, sharp bounce and sheer consistency often became a cause of nightmare for batsmen. During his time with DC, Morne has taken a total of 25 wickets from just 18 innings played by him. He has had an economy of 7.87, and his match-winning spells over the years were the reason he used to lead the pace bowling for his teams. The best bowling spell has been the 3 for 23, one of the most note-worthy performances indeed.
2) Umesh Yadav – One of the most formidable bowlers, who is now rather low-key has been Umesh Yadav. In his IPL career, Umesh Yadav has bowled in a total of 148 matches and clinched a total of 144 wickets. Yadav made his IPL debut in 2010 and played his last match in the 2024 season. The right-arm seam bowler has played for the Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, RCB and Gujarat Titans. This skilled pacer has taken 31 wickets from the 29 innings played at the Arun Jaitley stadium, and his economy has been 8.63 at this ground. The best bowling index out of all the innings bowled by him has been 4 for 24, and also a 4-wicket haul during one of the matches. In addition, he has also had 03 three-wicket hauls
1) Amit Mishra – The pole position in this respectable list has been bagged by Amit Mishra, who has been coined as a seasoned leg-spinner in the IPL. He is known for his prolific wicket-taking ability and made his IPL debut in 2008. He holds the record of having the most hat-tricks in the league’s history, having secured it three times and remains unbeaten till date in this regard. So far, Amit Mishra has played 162 IPL matches and taken more than 170 wickets altogether. One of the most successful bowlers in this cash-rich league, his last IPL match outing was in 2024, where he played for the Lucknow Super Giants. His marvellous performances in the IPL as one of the best spinners for his former franchise, Delhi Capitals made him clinch a total of 58 wickets from 45 games that he bowled in. The best bowling index of 5 for 17 and a commendable economy of 7.21 are definitely applause worthy. He has even taken one four-wicket haul and one five-wicket haul at the Arun Jaitley ground.
