CSK vs KKR: MA Chidambaram Stadium IPL Records & Pitch Stats
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CSK defeated KKR in the 33rd game of the tournament [Source: IPLT20.com]
On Sunday, Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders will lock horns with each other in the 61st group-stage fixture of the ongoing Indian Premier League season. The high-octane clash will take place at the MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai. MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings secured a convincing 49-run win when these two teams took on each other earlier in the tournament. As the Knight Riders gear up to accomplish their revenge, let's see the MA Chidambaram stadium's IPL records and pitch stats.
MA Chidambaram Stadium IPL Records & Pitch Stats
Overall the MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai has hosted 73 IPL matches, with the first of them all being played between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians on 23rd April 2008.
The ground has traditionally favoured the teams batting first, who have emerged triumphant on 44 occasions as opposed to 29 by those batting second.
However, statistically, the toss hasn't been a deciding factor at the venue, with the toss-winner securing 38 victories as compared to 35 by those losing the toss.
The highest-ever total recorded at the venue is 246 for five by CSK against RR, while RCB hold the infamous record for the lowest-ever team total of 70 here.
The surface in Chennai has been on the slower side of late. So, it will assist the spinners, and it will be tough to bat in the second half. So, whoever wins the toss would like to bat first and put runs on the board.
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