Overview
The story of Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune began in 2013 and continues to captivate cricket fans. With 22 matches spread across 5 seasons, this venue has become famous for producing run-fests, averaging 78 in the crucial first innings.
🎯 Pitch Character & Conditions
At Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, the pitch offers an even contest between bat and ball, between batting first and chasing. With averages hovering around 78, every match becomes a tactical chess game where captaincy and player performance matter most. Six-hitting prowess is celebrated at this venue, evidenced by the staggering 264 maximums recorded across all matches. At 12 sixes per game alongside 26 fours, this ground embodies aggressive T20 batting.
🏆 Team Performance at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium
Chennai Super Kings
Rising Pune Supergiants
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Kings XI Punjab
📚 Historical Context
The annals of Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium cricket history will forever be intertwined with Chennai Super Kings's exploits. Their 3 matches here have produced an average of 96 runs, establishing benchmarks that others struggle to match.
🏏 Top Run Scorers
🎯 Top Wicket Takers
⭐ Key Moments & Records
When discussing batting greatness at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, the conversation begins and ends with SPD Smith: 469 runs, 141.27 strike rate, 15 sixes. The bowling counterpart is Imran Tahir, with 16 crucial breakthroughs and an economy of 8.35. The ground's highest team total of 211 remains a benchmark of what's possible on this batting-friendly surface.