IPL 2024 Guide: MA Chidambaram Stadium's Pitch, Weather, And Historic Records
The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, a historic cricket venue established in 1916 and known as the second oldest cricket stadium in India, is gearing up to host several matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The seventeenth edition of the IPL is set to commence on March 22, Friday, marking another exciting season of cricket.
Also referred to as the Chepauk Stadium, this iconic venue has been the home ground for Tamil Nadu state teams and the Indian cricket team. Since the inception of the IPL in 2008, it has also served as the base for the Chennai-based franchise, Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Fondly called 'The Den' by the Yellow Brigade, Chepauk Stadium is slated to host at least seven home games for Mahendra Singh Dhoni's team, the defending champions, in the upcoming IPL campaign.
The partial schedule released indicates that CSK will kick off their home games with a southern derby against Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 22. This will be followed by a match against Gujarat Titans on March 26, a rematch of last season's final. The complete schedule for the remaining matches at MA Chidambaram Stadium will be announced shortly.
Over the years, Chepauk has hosted numerous memorable matches in the IPL, including nine seasons of CSK's home games and serving as a neutral venue during the 2021 season. As we approach IPL 2024, let's delve into some key information and records associated with Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium.
The pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium is known for its slow nature, favoring spinners and slower bowlers. Despite this characteristic, batters might find it slightly easier in the initial matches. However, unlike many other venues across the country, high-scoring games are less common here.
With the Indian summer beginning, daytime temperatures are expected to hover between 34°C and 36°C over the next fortnight in Chennai, dropping to lows of 25°C to 27°C in March. April and May might see occasional summer showers with temperatures potentially reaching up to 37°C to 38°C during the day and cooling down to between 27°C and 29°C at night.
MA Chidambaram Stadium T20I Records and Stats
- Total Matches: 2
- Batting 1st Won: 1
- Batting 2nd Won: 1
- Highest Total: 182/4 by India vs West Indies in 2018
- Lowest Total: 166/4 by India vs New Zealand in 2012
- Highest Run-chase: 182/4 in 20 overs by India vs West Indies in 2018
- Lowest total defended: 167/5 by New Zealand vs India in 2012
- Average 1st Innings Score: 174
- Average 2nd Innings Score: 174
MA Chidambaram Stadium IPL Records and Stats
- Total Matches: 76
- Batting 1st Won: 46
- Batting 2nd Won: 30
- Highest Total: 246/5 by Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals in 2010
- Lowest Total: 70 all out by Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings in 2019
- Highest Run-chase: 201/6 by Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings in 2023
- Lowest Total Defended: 126/8 by Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings in 2008
- Average 1st Innings Score: 163
- Average 2nd Innings Score: 150
- Highest Individual Score: Murali Vijay (CSK) - 127 from 56 balls vs RR in 2010
- Most Runs: Suresh Raina (CSK) - 1498 runs in 55 innings
- Total Sixes: 810 sixes
- Most Sixes: Mahendra Singh Dhoni (CSK) - 73 sixes in 55 innings
- Total Fours: 1923 fours
- Most Fours: Suresh Raina (CSK) –
MA Chidambaram Stadium IPL Schedule for IPL Season
- Date: March
- Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants - Date:
- Date: March
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