The Pakistan vs South Africa encounter in the ODI World Cup 2023 will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The sample size for the records for this stadium is moderate when considering the ground’s 36-year ODI history. Nonetheless, let’s take a deep dive into the MA Chidambaram Stadium stats and records ahead of the PAK vs SA match on October 27 in Chennai:
MA Chidambaram Stadium Records
A total of 27 matches have been played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium over 36 years (1987–2023). In these matches, the average first-inning score is 236.
Despite 236 runs being seen as a low score, sides batting first have won 15 matches due to the bowler-friendly (spin primarily) surface in Chennai.
The highest score posted here is 337/7 by the ACC Asia XI back in 2007 against the Africa XI. Conversely, the lowest total posted here is 69 by Kenya in 2011.
The best individual batting score made is 194 runs by former Pakistan opener Saeed Anwar in 1997. Similarly, the best bowling figures recorded here are 10-0-51-5 by Ravi Rampaul in 2011.
The highest successful run chase here came in 2019 when the West Indies chased a target of 288 runs with 8 wickets in hand and 13 balls to spare. Conversely, the lowest score defended here was 171 by England in 2011 against South Africa.
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Pakistan’s record at MA Chidambaram Stadium
Pakistan has been part of 3 matches that have been played here. The Men in Green have a 2-1 win/loss record in Chennai, having lost the last match they played here against Afghanistan by 8 wickets.
South Africa’s record at MA Chidambaram Stadium
Afghanistan has played just 3 matches in Chennai. The Proteas have a 0-2 win/loss record here with one match being abandoned.
South Africa last played a match at the Chepauk Stadium in 2015.
