ODI Records at MA Chidambaram Stadium | Interesting Stats
The MA Chidambaram Stadium is one of the oldest and most famous cricket grounds in India. It has hosted 34 ODIs so far, in which the team batting first has won 17 times and the chasing team has won 16 matches.
The MA Chidambaram Stadium has seen some brilliant performances like Saeed Anwar’s 194, Stuart Broad’s match-changing spell against the South African team in the 2011 world cup, etc. This stadium will host five ODI 2023 world cup matches and one of them will be between India and Australia on 8th October.
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ODI Records at MA Chidambaram Stadium
The MA Chidambaram Stadium has generally favoured spin and slow bowlers, especially in recent times. Not only has this stadium seen ODI matches between two countries, it has also seen some exciting clashes between two continents: Asia and Africa.
Highest Team Totals at MA Chidambaram Stadium
Once you get in, you can score runs with ease. The following are five such instances where teams scored the most runs in an ODI at the MA Chidambaram Stadium:
- Asia XI 337/7 vs Africa XI (2007)
- Asia XI 331/8 vs Africa XI (2007)
- Pakistan 327/5 vs India (1997)
- Africa XI 318/7 vs Asia XI (2007)
- Africa XI 306/10 vs Asia XI (2007)
Most Runs by a Batter at MA Chidambaram Stadium
Not only Indian batters, but foreign batters have also loved playing at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The following is the list of the top five batters with the most runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium:
| Player | Innings | Runs | Average | 50s/100s |
| MS Dhoni | 6 | 401 | 100.25 | 1/2 |
| Virat Kohli | 8 | 337 | 42.12 | 3/1 |
| Yuvraj Singh | 7 | 257 | 64.25 | 0/1 |
| Geoff Marsh | 3 | 246 | 82.00 | 2/1 |
| AB de Villiers | 4 | 220 | 55.00 | 1/1 |
Most Wickets by a Bowler at MA Chidambaram Stadium
Spinners have more chances of picking up wickets as compared to other bowlers at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The following is the list of the top five highest wicket-takers at the MA Chidambaram Stadium:
| Player | Innings | Wickets | Economy | Strike Rate |
| Mohammad Rafique | 3 | 8 | 5.73 | 22.50 |
| Ajit Agarkar | 2 | 7 | 4.15 | 16.28 |
| Morne Morkel | 3 | 7 | 4.22 | 23.14 |
| Harbhajan Singh | 4 | 7 | 4.28 | 33.42 |
| Simon O’Donnell | 3 | 6 | 3.64 | 24.66 |
Highest Individual Scores at MA Chidambaram Stadium
Batters have lit up the MA Chidambaram Stadium with their classy batting and powerful shots. The following is the list of the top five batting performances at the MA Chidambaram Stadium:
- Saeed Anwar – 194 vs India (1997)
- MS Dhoni – 139* vs Africa XI (2007)
- Shimron Hetmyer – 139 vs India (2019)
- Virat Kohli – 138 vs SA (2015)
- Chris Harris – 130 vs Australia (1996)
Top Five Bowling Performances at the MA Chidambaram Stadium
Bowlers dictate the fate of the match, especially if they are able to pick wickets in bulk. The following is the list of the top five bowling performances at the MA Chidambaram Stadium:
- Ravi Rampaul – 5/51 vs India (2011)
- Aaqib Javed – 5/61 vs India (1997)
- Stuart Broad – 4/15 vs SA (2011)
- Hamish Bennett – 4/16 vs Kenya (2011)
- Ajit Agarkar – 4/34 vs England (2002)
Note: The batting and bowling stats mentioned above are as of September 12, 2023.
Concluding Thoughts
The MA Chidambaram Stadium has seen some iconic performances over the years. Get ready to witness the same, as the MA Chidambaram Stadium is set to host five exciting ODI matches during the 2023 ODI world cup. While India vs Australia is the most anticipated match, there are other four matches in Chennai that will bring unlimited entertainment to all the cricket fans.
