MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report: Chennai, Tamil Nadu is home to M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, one of the top cricket stadiums in the whole world and the second-oldest international cricket stadium in India, built back in 1916 and named after the late M.A. Chidambaram, past president of the BCCI.
Chidambaram has been responsible for many famous events in Indian cricket, including the first tied Test (India v Australia) in 1986 and it has been the host of numerous games for the Chennai Super Kings franchise, including their second consecutive championship win in the IPL.
With all these memories it is not surprising that there is so much discussion regarding the pitch of this historic venue.
MA Chidambaram Stadium: Boundary Dimensions and Key Information
| Feature | Details |
| Location | Chennai, India |
| Established | 1916 |
| Seating Capacity | Approximately 50,000 |
| Home Teams | India, Chennai Super Kings, Domestic Teams |
| Ends | Pavilion End, BEML End |
| Straight Boundary | 70-75 meters |
| Square Boundary | 62-68 meters |
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium is generally considered to be highly favorable for slow bowlers. While fast bowlers do find a little swing early on, as the match progresses, the wicket tends to slow down further, making it increasingly difficult to play shots.
Although the nature of the wicket here has certainly evolved over recent times, it continues to offer assistance to spin bowlers. Furthermore, the square boundaries at the MA Chidambaram Stadium are not particularly short, which makes it challenging to clear them.
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In night matches here, the role of dew is also significant, as the ball tends to come onto the bat a bit better during the second innings. Consequently, teams winning the toss often opt to bowl first.
Toss – Batting first after winning the toss.
Some swing for bowlers with the new ball.
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Assistance for spinners and slower bowlers.
Dew – A major factor.
Average Score – 148
1st Innings Average Score – 157
2nd Innings Average Score – 139
Chances of the team winning the match after winning the toss – 47 (51.65%)
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Chances of the team winning the match after losing the toss – 44 (48.35%)
IPL Records at MA Chidambaram Stadium
To date, 91 IPL matches have been played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium; of these, the team chasing the target has won 40 matches, while the team defending the total has won 51 matches.
Total Matches – 91
Total Wins for the Chasing Team – 40
Total Wins for the Defending Team – 51
Highest Score – 246/5 by Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals (2010)
Lowest Score – 70/10 by Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings (2019)
Highest Total Chased – 201/6 by Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings (2023)
Lowest Total Defended – 126/8 by Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings (2008)
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