The first Test of the India vs Bangladesh 2024 series is set to begin on September 19 at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Preparations are underway for the five-day red-ball clash. Ahead of the IND vs. BAN series, let’s take a look at the records of the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium.
MA Chidambaram Stadium records
The M.A. Chidambaram Stadium has hosted 36 Test matches, with 13 wins for teams batting first and 10 for teams batting second. The average first-innings score at the venue is 347, and the highest total recorded is 759/7. Known as a batting-friendly pitch, it also offers significant assistance to spinners as the game progresses.
| Total Matches | 36 |
| Matches won batting first | 13 |
| Matches won bowling first | 10 |
| Average 1st innings score | 347 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 337 |
| Average 3rd innings score | 243 |
| Average 4th innings score | 154 |
| Highest total recorded | 759/7 (190.4 Ovs) by IND vs ENG |
| Lowest total recorded | 83/10 (38.5 Ovs) by IND vs ENG |
| Highest score chased | 387/4 (98.3 Ovs) by IND vs ENG |
| Lowest score defended | 171/10 (85.2 Ovs) by IND vs AUS |
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Team India has played 34 Tests in Chennai, winning 15, losing 7, drawing 11, and tying 1. The most recent win was in 2021 against England. For the upcoming IND vs BAN series, Virat Kohli scored 267 runs in 4 Tests at this venue. Ravichandran Ashwin, with 30 wickets in 6 Tests here, and Ravindra Jadeja, are expected to play key roles for the Rohit Sharma-led side.
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