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IPL Venue Analysis
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MA Chidambaram Stadium

📍 Chennai

2018 - 2019 9 Matches 2 Seasons
68
Avg 1st Innings
68
Avg 2nd Innings
205
Highest Score
102
Total Sixes

Overview

The legendary MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai has etched its name in IPL history since 2018. With 9 high-octane matches across 2 memorable seasons, this stadium has become a cathedral of T20 cricket. The average first innings score of 68 runs tells the story of countless batting masterclasses witnessed here.

🎯 Pitch Character & Conditions

At MA Chidambaram Stadium, the pitch offers an even contest between bat and ball, between batting first and chasing. With averages hovering around 68, every match becomes a tactical chess game where captaincy and player performance matter most. Explosive batting is the hallmark of cricket at MA Chidambaram Stadium. The 102 sixes struck here (averaging 11.3 per match) combined with consistent boundary-scoring of 21.3 fours per game makes this a batsman's delight.

48.00%
Bat First Win %
52.00%
Chase Success %
50.00%
Toss Win = Match Win %

🏆 Team Performance at MA Chidambaram Stadium

#1

Chennai Super Kings

45%
4
Matches
2
Wins
66
Avg Score

📚 Historical Context

The record books at MA Chidambaram Stadium are dominated by Chennai Super Kings. In 4 visits to this ground, they've showcased remarkable consistency, averaging 66 runs - a testament to their strategic preparation and player suitability for these conditions.

🏏 Top Run Scorers

1
SR Watson
SR: 137.66 | 12×6 | 22×4
212
(154 balls)
2
MS Dhoni
SR: 144.83 | 11×6 | 13×4
210
(145 balls)
3
SK Raina
SR: 120.83 | 5×6 | 24×4
203
(168 balls)
4
AT Rayudu
SR: 95.19 | 5×6 | 13×4
178
(187 balls)
5
F du Plessis
SR: 100.70 | 6×6 | 8×4
143
(142 balls)
6
AD Russell
SR: 172.50 | 14×6 | 6×4
138
(80 balls)

🎯 Top Wicket Takers

1
Harbhajan Singh
Economy: 5.93 | Balls: 180
14
wickets
2
Imran Tahir
Economy: 6.20 | Balls: 212
14
wickets
3
DL Chahar
Economy: 8.00 | Balls: 189
10
wickets
4
RA Jadeja
Economy: 5.85 | Balls: 162
7
wickets

Key Moments & Records

SR Watson's name is synonymous with run-scoring at MA Chidambaram Stadium - 212 runs with 12 maximums, striking at 137.66. Harbhajan Singh provides the bowling equivalent: 14 wickets while conceding merely 5.93 per over. The venue record of 202 runs stands as a monumental achievement, showcasing the explosive scoring potential when conditions and form align perfectly.