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IPL Venue Analysis
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MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk

📍 Chennai

2008 - 2015 48 Matches 6 Seasons
79
Avg 1st Innings
74
Avg 2nd Innings
246
Highest Score
507
Total Sixes

Overview

The story of MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk in Chennai began in 2008 and continues to captivate cricket fans. With 48 matches spread across 6 seasons, this venue has become famous for producing run-fests, averaging 79 in the crucial first innings.

🎯 Pitch Character & Conditions

At MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, the pitch offers an even contest between bat and ball, between batting first and chasing. With averages hovering around 79, 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, Chepauk. The 507 sixes struck here (averaging 10.6 per match) combined with consistent boundary-scoring of 26.1 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, Chepauk

#1

Rajasthan Royals

45%
4
Matches
2
Wins
86
Avg Score
#2

Royal Challengers Bangalore

45%
5
Matches
2
Wins
81
Avg Score
#3

Chennai Super Kings

45%
30
Matches
14
Wins
79
Avg Score

📚 Historical Context

The record books at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk are dominated by Rajasthan Royals. In 4 visits to this ground, they've showcased remarkable consistency, averaging 86 runs - a testament to their strategic preparation and player suitability for these conditions.

🏏 Top Run Scorers

1
SK Raina
SR: 138.14 | 44×6 | 116×4
1,293
(936 balls)
2
MS Dhoni
SR: 142.93 | 52×6 | 75×4
1,142
(799 balls)
3
M Vijay
SR: 137.14 | 39×6 | 76×4
864
(630 balls)
4
MEK Hussey
SR: 125.82 | 14×6 | 90×4
848
(674 balls)
5
JA Morkel
SR: 146.20 | 25×6 | 32×4
481
(329 balls)
6
S Badrinath
SR: 117.25 | 7×6 | 45×4
435
(371 balls)
7
F du Plessis
SR: 127.81 | 13×6 | 27×4
409
(320 balls)
8
BB McCullum
SR: 140.07 | 20×6 | 38×4
374
(267 balls)
9
V Kohli
SR: 114.52 | 8×6 | 18×4
284
(248 balls)
10
ML Hayden
SR: 138.50 | 12×6 | 28×4
277
(200 balls)

🎯 Top Wicket Takers

1
R Ashwin
Economy: 6.02 | Balls: 837
47
wickets
2
DJ Bravo
Economy: 8.10 | Balls: 640
46
wickets
3
JA Morkel
Economy: 7.99 | Balls: 640
39
wickets
4
DE Bollinger
Economy: 7.38 | Balls: 317
25
wickets
5
SB Jakati
Economy: 7.44 | Balls: 420
20
wickets
6
A Nehra
Economy: 7.53 | Balls: 258
19
wickets
7
MM Sharma
Economy: 7.20 | Balls: 264
17
wickets
8
M Muralitharan
Economy: 7.16 | Balls: 340
14
wickets
9
PP Ojha
Economy: 5.45 | Balls: 120
12
wickets
10
RA Jadeja
Economy: 7.57 | Balls: 318
12
wickets

Key Moments & Records

When discussing batting greatness at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, the conversation begins and ends with SK Raina: 1293 runs, 138.14 strike rate, 44 sixes. The bowling counterpart is R Ashwin, with 47 crucial breakthroughs and an economy of 6.02. The venue record of 246 runs stands as a monumental achievement, showcasing the explosive scoring potential when conditions and form align perfectly.