Two sides that are yet to taste glory will meet in the ODI World Cup 2023 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium (MCA Stadium). The sample size for the records for this stadium is small, with the first match being played in 2013. Nonetheless, let’s take a deep dive into the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium stats and records ahead of the NZ vs SA match on November 1 in Pune:
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium Records
A total of 9 matches have been played at the MCA Stadium over the past 10 years (2013–2023). In these matches, the average first-inning score is 294.
Despite 294 runs being seen as a high total, the side batting second has won 5 matches due to the batting-friendly surface in Pune.
The highest score posted here is 356/2 by India in 2017 against England. Conversely, the lowest total posted here is 232 by India in 2013 against Australia.
The best individual batting score made is 124 runs, shared by Jonny Bairstow in 2021. Similarly, the best bowling figures recorded here are 10-1-34-4 by Fazalhaq Farooqi in 2023.
The highest successful run chase here came in 2017, when India chased a target of 351 runs with 3 wickets in hand and 11 balls to spare. Conversely, the lowest score defended here was 283 by the West Indies in 2018 against India.
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New Zealand’s Record in Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium
New Zealand has been part of just one match that has been played here. The Kiwis have a 0-1 win/loss record in Pune, losing the sole match they played here against India in 2017.
South Africa’s Record in Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium
South Africa has never played a match at the MCA Stadium; however, they have played over 30 ODIs in India.
