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MA Chidambaram Stadium T20I average score and records
Data through 26 February 2026Last updated 26 February 2026
The average first-innings score at MA Chidambaram Stadium is 188.8, based on 8 completed first innings across 8 matches played between 2012 and 2026. For comparison, the average across every T20I ground in the data is 150.2, so MA Chidambaram Stadium is 38.6 runs above it. In 8 matches with a winner, neither side came out ahead more often: 4 wins batting first against 4 batting second. Captains who won the toss chose to field 50% of the time, and the toss winner won 25% of decided matches.
Matches
8
2012–2026
Avg 1st innings
188.8
8 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
165.0
8 innings
Won chasing
50%
4 of 8 results
Toss winner won
25%
2 of 8
Scoring by phase at Chepauk
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 16 | 55.6 | 1.19 | 9.26 |
| Middle overs | 16 | 78.6 | 2.19 | 8.73 |
| Death overs | 16 | 42.8 | 1.69 | 10.42 |
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 (T20I)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 256/4 | 20 | Zimbabwe | 2026-02-26 | Won |
| United States of America | 199/4 | 20 | Namibia | 2026-02-15 | Won |
| United States of America | 196/6 | 20 | Netherlands | 2026-02-13 | Won |
| Zimbabwe | 184/6 | 20 | India | 2026-02-26 | Lost |
| India | 182/4 | 20 | West Indies | 2018-11-11 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 103 | 15.5 | United States of America | 2026-02-13 | Lost |
Most runs at MA Chidambaram Stadium in T20I matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tilak Varma | 2 | 116 | – | 163.4 | 72 | 0 | 1 |
| YS Samra | 1 | 110 | 110.00 | 169.2 | 110 | 1 | 0 |
| FH Allen | 2 | 105 | 105.00 | 181.0 | 84 | 0 | 1 |
| BJ Bennett | 1 | 97 | – | 164.4 | 97 | 0 | 1 |
| SR Mukkamalla | 2 | 96 | 48.00 | 139.1 | 79 | 0 | 1 |
| Tim Seifert | 2 | 95 | 95.00 | 182.7 | 89 | 0 | 1 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 1 | 92 | 92.00 | 148.4 | 92 | 0 | 1 |
| Brendon McCullum | 1 | 91 | 91.00 | 165.5 | 91 | 0 | 1 |
| MD Patel | 2 | 88 | 44.00 | 169.2 | 52 | 0 | 1 |
| Glenn Phillips | 1 | 76 | – | 211.1 | 76 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at MA Chidambaram Stadium in T20I matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC van Schalkwyk | 2 | 5 | 10.20 | 7.46 | 3/21 |
| Harmeet Singh | 2 | 4 | 11.50 | 6.57 | 4/21 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 2 | 4 | 16.00 | 8.00 | 3/24 |
| Brydon Carse | 1 | 3 | 9.67 | 7.25 | 3/29 |
| Irfan Pathan | 1 | 3 | 10.33 | 7.75 | 3/31 |
| Bas de Leede | 1 | 3 | 12.33 | 9.25 | 3/37 |
| Matthew Henry | 2 | 3 | 21.67 | 8.12 | 2/37 |
| Axar Patel | 2 | 3 | 22.33 | 8.38 | 2/32 |
| CV Varun | 2 | 3 | 24.33 | 9.12 | 2/38 |
| Kyle Mills | 1 | 2 | 8.50 | 5.67 | 2/17 |
Recent matches at MA Chidambaram Stadium
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | India 256/4 (20 ov) Zimbabwe 184/6 (20 ov) | India won by 72 runs |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Canada 173/4 (20 ov) New Zealand 176/2 (15.1 ov) | New Zealand won by 8 wickets |
| 15 Feb 2026 | United States of America 199/4 (20 ov) Namibia 168/6 (20 ov) | United States of America won by 31 runs |
| 13 Feb 2026 | United States of America 196/6 (20 ov) Netherlands 103 (15.5 ov) | United States of America won by 93 runs |
| 10 Feb 2026 | United Arab Emirates 173/6 (20 ov) New Zealand 175/0 (15.2 ov) | New Zealand won by 10 wickets |
| 25 Jan 2025 | England 165/9 (20 ov) India 166/8 (19.2 ov) | India won by 2 wickets |
| 11 Nov 2018 | West Indies 181/3 (20 ov) India 182/4 (20 ov) | India won by 6 wickets |
| 11 Sep 2012 | India 166/4 (20 ov) New Zealand 167/5 (20 ov) | New Zealand won by 1 run |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at MA Chidambaram Stadium in T20I matches?
The average completed first-innings score at MA Chidambaram Stadium in T20I matches is 188.8 runs, from 8 innings between 2012 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at MA Chidambaram Stadium in T20I matches?
The highest total in the data is 256/4 by India against Zimbabwe on 26 February 2026.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at MA Chidambaram Stadium in T20I matches?
In the 8 matches with a result, teams batting first won 4 (50%) and teams batting second won 4 (50%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at MA Chidambaram Stadium in T20I matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 103 by Netherlands against United States of America on 13 February 2026.
What is the highest successful run chase at MA Chidambaram Stadium in T20I matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 182.
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.