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IPL 2023, CSK VS MI | MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report

image-lhaj2rzyMA Chidambaram Stadium [iplt20.com]

The Mumbai Indians (MI) are gearing up with great enthusiasm and vigour to carry forward their winning spree as they embark on their journey to the MA Chidambaram stadium to lock horns with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) this forthcoming weekend. The fans are excitedly looking forward to this highly anticipated match, which is often referred to as the ‘El Classico’ of the Indian Premier League (IPL). 

In the previous clash between these two teams, which took place on April 8th at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the Chennai Super Kings emerged victorious with a seven-wicket win. During the match, Ajinkya Rahane displayed a remarkable performance with his bat, scoring an outstanding 61 runs off just 27 balls. Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja's exceptional bowling skills grabbed everyone's attention, as he concluded with impressive figures of 3/20.

While the Chennai Super Kings are now the host of the upcoming match, they must remain cautious of the Mumbai Indians who have an impressive track record at the MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai, winning their last two matches. With this in mind, it's worth considering how the pitch at the stadium may behave and make some predictions accordingly.

MA Chidambaram stadium: Pitch Report

The pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium has proven to be a batsman's paradise so far this season, with many teams achieving high scores. The average first-innings score at this venue in the current IPL season is 183. Unlike previous years, this season, the pitch has not been slow and has been conducive to high-scoring matches.

In the recent CSK versus PBKS match held during the day, over 400 runs were scored, indicating that the upcoming match at the venue is expected to have a similar surface that will favour the batsmen throughout the game. Although spinners are likely to get some assistance as the match progresses, both teams would prefer to chase, given the nature of the pitch. The wicket is pretty dry, with very little grass on the surface. 

The pacers are expected to get some swing due to overcast conditions, while spinners can expect some help later in the game. In the current IPL season, both teams batting first and chasing have won two games each at this venue. Overall, chasing teams have won 42 of the 71 games played here.