Published on: Oct 7, 2023 1:36 pm IST|Updated on: Oct 7, 2023 1:36 pm IST
India are all set to begin their World Cup campaign against the mighty Australia as the two sides will meet on Sunday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The game will begin at 2:00 PM IST.
Men in Blue and the Aussies recently met in a three-game ODI series that was won by India 2-1. Team India won the first two matches, while Australia won the final one. Both teams have had the required practice ahead of the mega event and now, they will be eager to go out and play flawless cricket to win the championship.
In this post, we will take a look at the MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, and Average Score ahead of the World Cup clash between India and Australia.
Traditionally, the surface here is on the slowish side and the spinners will always be in the game here. The batters will have to be technically correct to score runs here. The surface might break during the first innings, hence, the team winning the toss might opt to bat first.
Last Three Results at the Venue:
India have played 14 one-day matches at this venue. They have won seven matches and lost six. Meanwhile, one game ended without any result.
India’s Highest Total at the venue: 299/8 in 50 overs vs South Africa in 2015 India’s Lowest Total at the venue: 227/10 in 50 overs vs Pakistan in 2012
Australia have played six matches at this venue. They have won five of them and lost only 1.
Australia’s Highest Total at the venue:289/4 in 47.5 overs vs New Zealand in 1996 Australia’s Lowest Total at the venue: 235/10 in 50 overs vs Zimbabwe in 1987
India vs Australia ODI Head-to-Head
Matches: 149 India Won: 56 Australia Won: 83 No Result: 10 Tied: 0 Highest Total For India: 399/5 in 50 overs in 2023 Lowest Total For India: 63/10 in 25.5 overs in 1981 Highest Total For Australia: 389/4 in 50 overs in 2020 Lowest Total For Australia: 101/10 in 37.5 overs in 1991
MA Chidambaram Stadium Ground Info
Seating Capacity: 38000 Number of matches hosted: 34 Tests, 23 ODIs, and 2 T20Is
Total Matches Played: 23 Home Team (India) Won: 7 Visiting Team Won: 6 Neutral Side Won: 9 No Result: 1 Match Tied: 0
Average 1st Innings Score: 233 Matches Won Batting 1st: 14 Matches Won Batting 2nd: 8 Highest Team Total: 337/7 by ACC Asia XI vs ACA Africa XI in 2007 Lowest Team Total: 69/10 by Kenya vs New Zealand in 2011 Highest Run Chase: 291/2 by West Indies vs India in 2019
Highest Individual Score: 194 by Saeed Anwar (Pakistan) vs India in 1997 Best Bowling Figures: 5/51 by Ravi Rampaul (West Indies) vs India in 2011 Most Runs: MS Dhoni (India) – 401 runs in 6 matches Most Wickets: Mohammad Rafique (Bangladesh) – 8 wickets in 3 matches Most Sixes in ODIs at this venue: Kieron Pollard (India) – 12 Sixes
Tags: ODI World Cup 2023