Two-time champions India will take on neighbours Bangladesh 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 IND vs BAN match on October 19 in Pune:
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium Records
A total of 7 matches have been played at the MCA Stadium over 8 years (2013–2021). In these matches, the average first-inning score is 307.
Despite 307 runs being seen as a high total, the side batting second have won 3 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 10-1-35-4 by Jasprit Bumrah in 2018.
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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India’s Record in Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium
India has been part of all 7 matches that have been played here. The Men in Blue have a 4-3 win/loss record in Lucknow, winning the last match they played here against England in 2021.
Bangladesh’s Record in Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium
Bangladesh has never played a match at the MCA Stadium; however, they have played 3 ODIs in India.