IND vs AUS: India vs Australia ODI- The MA Chidambaram Stadium is gearing up for its first international match of 2023. The upcoming India vs Australia series will see Chepauk host the final game of the series on March 22. The ground will inaugurate two new stands during the game as per reports. Follow India vs Australia LIVE Updates with InsideSport.IN.
IND vs AUS: Chepauk gears up for India vs Australia ODI series, MA Chidabaram Stadium to inaugurate 2 new stands in March – Check details
The MA Chidambaram Stadium will open the two new stands for the upcoming IND vs AUS 3rd ODI in March. Chepauk had two stands closed due to a long-standing conflict. Back in March last year, the State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) approving TNCA’s proposal to upgrade the Chepauk stadium at Rs 139 crore. A Times of India report stated that TNCA has obtained permission to add 5,306 seats to meet the growing demand for tickets.
The two new stands at Chepauk, which should be ready in time for the ODI against Australia on March 22. pic.twitter.com/FClFyQ0bAb
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The stadium presently has a seating capacity of 31,140. The TNCA has also planned to take down the building at the Pavilion and Madras Cricket Club blocks and rebuild it. The stadium was last renovated in 2011 ahead of the cricket World Cup. The Chepauk stadium is the home of the four-time IPL Champions Chennai Super Kings since 2008.
The stadium hosted its first international game way back in 1934 which was a test match between India and England. The England side won that match by a huge margin. The Indian cricket team also won its first-ever test at this very venue, defeating England by an innings and eight runs.
IND vs AUS: Chepauk gears up for India vs Australia ODI series, MA Chidabaram Stadium to inaugurate 2 new stands in March – Check details
After being beaten by India in their home conditions, Australia are touring India to lay their hands on Border Gavaskar trophy. Both India and Australia will face each other in four match Test series followed by three-match ODI series. India are currently holding the Border Gavaskar trophy after their 2-1 series win against Australia in 2020-21.
Speaking of the schedule the Test series will be played in Nagpur, Delhi, Dharamshala and Ahmedabad. The three ODI matches will be held in Mumbai, Visakhapatnam and Chennai.
India vs Australia Test series
- 1st Test: February 9-13 in Nagpur
- 2ndTest: February 17-21 in Delhi
- 3rd Test: March 1-5 in Dharamshala
- 4th Test: March 9-13 in Ahmedabad
India vs Australia ODI series
- 1st ODI: March 17 in Mumbai
- 2ndTest: March 19 in Visakhapatnam
- 3rd Test: March 22 in Chennai
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