he IPL 2024 proceedings will kick off with the CSK vs RCB clash at MA Chidambaram Stadium. The venue is slated to host 7 home games of the Chennai Super Kings, though the full schedule has not been announced yet. Meanwhile, fantasy game users are also looking forward to the season. Ahead of the CSK vs RCB opener, they are keen for a detailed analysis of the venue, such as the MA Chidambaram Stadium Chennai pitch report for IPL 2024. Here is all you need to know about the Chennai Cricket Stadium, including IPL records and the last match scorecard.
The stadium is nicknamed Chepauk and has been a den of yellow attire since 2008. It is arguably the most iconic stadium in the IPL, being the home of the greatest IPL player and Chennai’s adopted son, MS Dhoni. The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai has a seating capacity of around 38,000 spectators, which is enough to create an electrifying atmosphere and breaking sound barriers.
Chennai Cricket Stadium T20 Records (IPL 2023 Stats)
Last season, the Chennai Stadium hosted a total of 9 games, including the 1st Qualifier and Eliminator matches. CSK featured in 8 of those matches and succeeded in winning 5 games. The 3 defeats that MS Dhoni and his team suffered came against the Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings, and Kolkata Knight Riders.
- Matches Played: 9
- Won by the team batting first: 5
- Won by the team batting second: 4
- Biggest score while batting first: Chennai Super Kings – 217/4 (20) vs Lucknow Super Giants
- Lowest score while batting first: Sunrisers Hyderabad – 134/7 (20) vs Chennai Super Kings
- Biggest total chased: Punjab Kings chased 200 vs Chennai Super Kings
- Lowest Score Defended: Chennai Super Kings defended 167 vs Delhi Capitals
- Chennai Cricket Stadium average 1st innings score in IPL: 170
- Chennai Cricket Stadium average 2nd innings score in IPL: 155
- Best figures for a Pacer: Akash Madhwal (Mumbai Indians) – 5/5 vs LSG
- Best figures for a Spinner: Moen Ali (Chennai Super Kings) – 4/26 vs LSG
- Highest score by a Batter: Devon Conway (Chennai Super Kings) – 92*(52) vs PBKS
MA Chidambaram Stadium Chennai Pitch Report for IPL 2024
Typically, the Chennai Stadium pitch is known for its slow nature, making batting a bit challenging and providing assistance to spin bowlers. However, a fresh wicket in the opening match is likely to be batting-friendly, and as the season progresses, we may witness the slow nature.
Spinners usually play a crucial role at Chepauk in the IPL. Last season, CSK utilized 3 spin options: Maheesh Theekshana, Ravindra Jadeja, and Moeen Ali. On the other hand, Karn Sharma will be the first-choice spinner for RCB this season. The toss winner in the opening match is expected to bowl first.
Chennai Stadium Boundary Length
Square boundaries at Chepauk range between 61 to 70 meters, straight boundaries measure between 71 to 77 meters, while the third man region and fine leg boundaries for right-handers are set at 56 meters and 60 meters, respectively.
IPL Matches in Chennai 2024
The full schedule of the IPL 2024 season has not been announced yet. However, the BCCI has confirmed that the entire season will be played in India. This means that the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is set to host 7 matches of the Chennai Super Kings.
| Date | Match | Time |
| 22 March | CSK vs RCB | 8:00 PM |
| 26 March | CSK vs GT | 7:30 PM |
Chepauk Stadium Last IPL Match Scorecard
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai hosted the Eliminator match of IPL 2023, featuring the Mumbai Indians and the Lucknow Super Giants. Rohit Sharma opted to bat first and the MI managed to post a competitive total of 182 runs. However, Lucknow Super Giants struggled in their chase and were eventually restricted to just 101 runs, all thanks to an exceptional five-wicket haul by Akash Madhwal.
| Mumbai Indians: 182-8 (20) | Lucknow Super Giants: 101-10 (16.3) |
| Cameron Green: 41(23) | Marcus Stoinis: 40(27) |
| Suryakumar Yadav: 33(20) | Kyle Mayers: 18(13) |
| Tilak Varma: 26(22) | Deepak Hooda: 15(13) |
| Naveen-ul-Haq: 4 – 0 – 38 – 4 | Akash Madhwal: 3.3 – 0 – 5 – 5 |
| Yash Thakur: 4 – 0 – 34 – 3 | Chris Jordan: 2 – 1 – 7 – 1 |
| Mohsin Khan: 3 – 0 – 24 – 1 | Piyush Chawla: 4 – 0 – 28 – 1 |
| Match Result: Mumbai Indians won by 81 runs. |