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IPL 2023, CSK VS MI: MA Chidambaram Stadium IPL Records & Ground Stats

image-lhaig7mtCSK will lock horns in round two of the IPL 2023 (Source: BCCI/IPL)

The much-awaited IPL match number 49 between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI), which is often referred to as the El Clásico of the league, is right around the corner. This time, the match will take place on May 6 at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium, also known as Chepauk, in Chennai, which happens to be CSK's fortress. While CSK has five wins in ten games with one no result, MI has an equal number of victories but in just nine matches. 

In their previous encounter this season, CSK triumphed over MI by seven wickets. As the tournament enters its business end, the stakes are higher than ever for both teams. CSK currently has 11 points in 10 matches, while MI has 10 points in 9 matches. The outcome of this game is critical for both teams' eventual position in the points table, with a loss potentially hurting their chances of finishing in the 3rd or 4th spot.

Let us take a look at the statistics of the iconic venue, MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, as it prepares to host this thrilling encounter.

 MA Chidambaram Stadium IPL records and ground stats

The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai has been a host to 71 IPL matches since its first game between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians on April 23, 2008. Out of these, the teams batting second have won the most with 42 victories, while the team batting first has only managed to win 29 times.

The highest team score at this venue is held by CSK, who scored 246 against Rajasthan Royals in 2010, whereas the lowest team score at this ground was recorded by Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2019 when they were bowled out for just 70 runs.

In terms of individual performance, Shane Watson holds the record for the highest score at the stadium, scoring 101 runs off 61 balls while playing for Rajasthan Royals in 2013.

The top bowling performance at this stadium is credited to Andre Russell, who claimed 5 wickets for just 15 runs against MI during the 2021 season.

The pitch at the stadium is known to be sporting, offering something for both batsmen and bowlers. The surface is typically dry and provides a good grip for spinners. As the game progresses, it tends to slow down, making stroke play challenging in the second innings.

This IPL season has seen a high-scoring trend at the venue, with an average first-innings run rate of 8.18. With two of the most successful teams of the league facing off, we can expect another exciting high-scoring match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.