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MA Chidambaram Stadium Indian Premier League stats: average score and records
Data through 18 May 2026Last updated 18 May 2026
MA Chidambaram Stadium has hosted 98 IPL matches in the data (2008–2026), and the average completed first-innings score is 165.6 from 98 innings. For comparison, the average across every Indian Premier League ground in the data is 169.7, so MA Chidambaram Stadium is 4.1 runs below it. Of the 96 decided matches, 45 were won by the side batting second (47%) and 51 by the side batting first. The toss winner went on to win 49 of 96 decided matches (51%).
Matches
98
2008–2026
Avg 1st innings
165.6
98 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
152.3
98 innings
Won chasing
47%
45 of 96 results
Toss winner won
51%
49 of 96
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 169.4 |
| 2010 | 164.1 |
| 2011 | 167.6 |
| 2012 | 160.8 |
| 2013 | 171.2 |
| 2015 | 164.0 |
| 2019 | 144.1 |
| 2021 | 154.8 |
| 2023 | 170.0 |
| 2024 | 169.9 |
| 2025 | 163.5 |
| 2026 | 187.6 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase at Chepauk
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 196 | 48.9 | 1.36 | 8.15 |
| Middle overs | 196 | 66.7 | 2.33 | 7.45 |
| Death overs | 193 | 44.0 | 2.37 | 9.54 |
T20 phases: overs 1–6, 7–15, 16–20 (The Hundred: first 25 balls, middle, last 25 balls). Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at MA Chidambaram Stadium (IPL)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 246/5 | 20 | Rajasthan Royals | 2010-04-03 | Won |
| Rajasthan Royals | 223/5 | 20 | Chennai Super Kings | 2010-04-03 | Lost |
| Chennai Super Kings | 222/5 | 20 | Delhi Capitals | 2012-05-25 | Won |
| Chennai Super Kings | 217/7 | 20 | Lucknow Super Giants | 2023-04-03 | Won |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 213/4 | 19.3 | Chennai Super Kings | 2024-04-23 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 70 | 17.1 | Chennai Super Kings | 2019-03-23 | Lost |
| Delhi Capitals | 99 | 16.2 | Chennai Super Kings | 2019-05-01 | Lost |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 101 | 16.3 | Mumbai Indians | 2023-05-24 | Lost |
| Chennai Super Kings | 109 | 17.4 | Mumbai Indians | 2019-04-26 | Lost |
| Chennai Super Kings | 112 | 19.5 | Mumbai Indians | 2012-04-04 | Lost |
Most runs at MA Chidambaram Stadium in IPL matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Dhoni | 65 | 1,547 | 40.71 | 144.3 | 75 | 0 | 7 |
| Suresh Raina | 55 | 1,498 | 29.96 | 135.3 | 100 | 1 | 8 |
| RD Gaikwad | 25 | 1,012 | 50.60 | 136.4 | 108 | 1 | 8 |
| Murali Vijay | 30 | 928 | 33.14 | 133.9 | 127 | 2 | 3 |
| Michael Hussey | 21 | 848 | 47.11 | 125.8 | 95 | 0 | 7 |
| Shivam Dube | 27 | 637 | 35.39 | 152.0 | 66 | 0 | 2 |
| Faf du Plessis | 18 | 588 | 36.75 | 121.0 | 73 | 0 | 4 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 41 | 518 | 16.71 | 120.5 | 38 | 0 | 0 |
| Albie Morkel | 26 | 486 | 28.59 | 147.3 | 73 | 0 | 3 |
| Subramaniam Badrinath | 26 | 438 | 24.33 | 116.8 | 64 | 0 | 3 |
Most wickets at MA Chidambaram Stadium in IPL matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravi Ashwin | 46 | 52 | 21.69 | 6.43 | 3/16 |
| Dwayne Bravo | 37 | 44 | 24.05 | 8.28 | 3/22 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 50 | 37 | 27.51 | 7.03 | 4/11 |
| Albie Morkel | 29 | 36 | 23.67 | 7.99 | 4/32 |
| DL Chahar | 20 | 24 | 22.04 | 8.29 | 3/20 |
| Noor Ahmad | 14 | 22 | 19.18 | 8.12 | 4/18 |
| Tushar U Deshpande | 14 | 21 | 21.95 | 8.95 | 4/27 |
| M Pathirana | 13 | 20 | 19.30 | 8.04 | 3/15 |
| Doug Bollinger | 14 | 20 | 19.50 | 7.38 | 3/24 |
| Mohit Sharma | 16 | 19 | 21.63 | 7.47 | 3/25 |
Recent matches at MA Chidambaram Stadium
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 18 May 2026 | Chennai Super Kings 180/7 (20 ov) Sunrisers Hyderabad 181/5 (19 ov) | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 5 wickets |
| 10 May 2026 | Lucknow Super Giants 203/8 (20 ov) Chennai Super Kings 208/5 (19.2 ov) | Chennai Super Kings won by 5 wickets |
| 2 May 2026 | Mumbai Indians 159/7 (20 ov) Chennai Super Kings 160/2 (18.1 ov) | Chennai Super Kings won by 8 wickets |
| 26 Apr 2026 | Chennai Super Kings 158/7 (20 ov) Gujarat Titans 162/2 (16.4 ov) | Gujarat Titans won by 8 wickets |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Chennai Super Kings 192/5 (20 ov) Kolkata Knight Riders 160/7 (20 ov) | Chennai Super Kings won by 32 runs |
| 11 Apr 2026 | Chennai Super Kings 212/2 (20 ov) Delhi Capitals 189 (20 ov) | Chennai Super Kings won by 23 runs |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Chennai Super Kings 209/5 (20 ov) Punjab Kings 210/5 (18.4 ov) | Punjab Kings won by 5 wickets |
| 30 Apr 2025 | Chennai Super Kings 190 (19.2 ov) Punjab Kings 194/6 (19.4 ov) | Punjab Kings won by 4 wickets |
| 25 Apr 2025 | Chennai Super Kings 154 (19.5 ov) Sunrisers Hyderabad 155/5 (18.4 ov) | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 5 wickets |
| 11 Apr 2025 | Chennai Super Kings 103/9 (20 ov) Kolkata Knight Riders 107/2 (10.1 ov) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 8 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at MA Chidambaram Stadium in IPL matches?
The average completed first-innings score at MA Chidambaram Stadium in IPL matches is 165.6 runs, from 98 innings between 2008 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at MA Chidambaram Stadium in IPL matches?
The highest total in the data is 246/5 by Chennai Super Kings against Rajasthan Royals on 3 April 2010.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at MA Chidambaram Stadium in IPL matches?
In the 96 matches with a result, teams batting first won 51 (53%) and teams batting second won 45 (47%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at MA Chidambaram Stadium in IPL matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 70 by Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Chennai Super Kings on 23 March 2019.
What is the highest successful run chase at MA Chidambaram Stadium in IPL matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 213.
Also known as: Chepauk, Chepauk Stadium.
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Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Averages use completed innings in matches not decided by a rain rule. Definitions: methodology.