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MA Chidambaram Stadium Chennai Pitch Report For IND Vs AUS World Cup 2023 Match

image-lnfgr3kpMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai [X.com]

On Sunday, two cricketing powerhouses, India and Australia, will cross swords against each other in match 5 of the ongoing ICC World Cup. This will be the first outing for both these teams in the tournament. Australia secured a close win in their second warm-up game, while India's both practice matches were called off due to inclement weather. However, the Men in Blue recently recorded a thumping 2-1 victory over the Australians in a three-match ODI series at home and will be confident to kickstart their World Cup campaign on a high note. 

So, as both teams prepare to take on each other, let's see how the pitch in Chennai is expected to behave during the contest. 


MA Chidambaram Stadium Chennai Pitch Report

The recently laid surfaces at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai are made up of black soil with more clay content than red soil. The presence of clay makes the black-soil pitch more durable than the red one, and hence, it doesn't deteriorate quickly. 

So, expect the pacers to get a hint of extra bounce; but seam movement off the deck will be minimal. However, as has always been the case in Chennai, the spinners will get decent turn throughout the game. Considering the track record, the toss-winner will likely opt to bat first and unleash its spinners on the opposition in the latter half.