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MA Chidambaram (Chepauk) Stadium, Chennai Boundary Length, Seating Capacity, and IPL Stats

Also known as the King’s Den, whenever a match is held at this stadium it is always filled with yellow jerseys even if India is playing at the ground.

MA Chidambaram (Chepauk) Stadium is situated in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The second oldest cricket stadium in the country and the home ground for the IPL Based Chennai Super Kings franchise. It is one of the most beautiful stadiums in India as it is situated next to the ocean and metro line of Chennai. Another reason it is the most beautiful stadium is because of MS Dhoni and the Chennai Super Kings Team. Also known as the King’s Den, whenever a match is held at this stadium it is always filled with yellow jerseys even if India is playing at the ground. Looking at the Fan engagement at the Chepauk Stadium it will be hosting two of the IPL Playoffs games i.e., Qualifier 1 and Eliminator. So, let’s have a look at MA Chidambaram (Chepauk) Stadium, Chennai Boundary Length, Seating Capacity, and IPL Stats

MA Chidambaram (Chepauk) Stadium, Chennai Boundary Length

MA Chidambaram (Chepauk) Stadium, Chennai has a boundary length of 63 meters on the on/off side and around 65 meters on the front/back side. Although, this boundary size may vary a little when the different pitch is used for different matches and often high scoring matches are observed. So far, it has held 38 Tests, 22 ODIs, and 4 T20Is as of May 2024. Also Read: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium (HPCA Stadium), Dharamshala Boundary Length, Seating Capacity, and IPL Stats

MA Chidambaram (Chepauk) Stadium, Chennai Seating Capacity

MA Chidambaram (Chepauk) Stadium, Chennai Boundary Length, Seating Capacity, and IPL Stats

The stadium has a seating capacity of around 50,000 people and most of the matches held here are Housefull. It has two ends, Anna Pavilion End and V Pattabhiraman Gate End. Also Read: Narendra Modi Stadium Boundary Length and Seating Capacity

MA Chidambaram (Chepauk) Stadium, Chennai Pitch Report, and Ground Facts

MA Chidambaram (Chepauk) Stadium, Chennai is known to be a neutral venue. It has Supportes Spin bowlers the most as the game progresses, assisting them, who have dominated the wickets column at the venue. And like most venues, the chasing team has enjoyed most of the success as the team batting second wins most of the matches. 

MA Chidambaram (Chepauk) Stadium, Chennai Stats

  • 38 Test matches, 22 ODIs, and 4 T20 Internationals have been played in this stadium.
  • Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar have scored the most runs at this venue. Sunil Gavaskar has scored 1018 runs in 21 innings which includes 3 centuries and Sachin Tendulkar has scored 970 runs in 16 innings including 5 centuries.
  • This ground has also witnessed Two Triple centuries. One from Virender Sehwag of 319 runs against South Africa in 2008 and the second from Karun Nair of 303* runs against England in 2016.
  • India won their First Test Match at this venue against England in 1952

MA Chidambaram (Chepauk) Stadium, Chennai: IPL Records

The Spin bowlers and Batters have enjoyed Playing at this venue. The Stadium has held several playoff matches and two finals at this venue. Apart from the Chennai Super Kings team, Mumbai Indians have also dominated at this Venue. Also Read: Eden Gardens Stadium Seating Capacity, Location, Size, Boundary Length, Pitch Details and Inaugration Date

GT vs CSK IPL 2024: Pitch Report to Record – Hardik Pandya’s Gujrat Titans will host Ms. Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings in the 1st Qualifier match of IPL 2024. The winner of the match will directly advance to the Finals of the IPL 2024 whereas, the loser will go to Qualifier 2 of IPL 2024. The first innings average score is around 155 runs and the average winning target is more than 175 runs. The team batting second has a better record at this venue but if the team batting first scores a big target, it is difficult to chase such a score.

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Nikhil Lopes
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