CSK vs PBKS: MA Chidambaram Stadium IPL Records & Ground Stats
CSK will take on PBKS on Sunday [Source: AP]
On Sunday, MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings will take on Punjab Kings in the 41st group-stage encounter of the ongoing Indian Premier League season. Considering the strengths of both teams, we anticipate a cracking battle on Sunday afternoon.
As the iconic MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai gears to host the fixture, let's see what stats say about the iconic venue.
MA Chidambaram Stadium IPL records & Ground Stats
Overall the MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai has hosted 76 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 victorious on 43 occasions as opposed to 27 by those batting second.
However, statistically, toss hasn't been a deciding factor at the venue, with the toss-winner securing 36 victories as compared to 34 by those losing the toss.
The highest-ever total recorded at the venue is 246 for five by CSK against RR, while RCB have registered the lowest-ever team total of 70 here.
The surface will be decent for batting, as evident from the average scoring rate of 7.96. However, there will be some assistance for the spinners, who have generally thrived with the ball at the venue.
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