Popularly known as Chepauk, the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is famous for its spin-friendly pitches, thus offering challenging batting conditions. This speciality of the stadium and the pitch on offer makes big chases especially memorable. Over the years, the stadium has witnessed some standout performances which have defied expectations, proving that some demanding targets can also be chased with a perfect mix.
While the stadium has traditionally favoured bowlers, particularly spinners, it just adds that extra pinch to a successful run-chase. From classic international matches to high-pressure league games, the highest successful chases at Chepauk highlight the adaptability of the teams at one of India’s most testing venues.
Highest successful chase at MA Chidambaram Stadium in T20
The Chepauk is one of those stadiums in the Indian subcontinent which has seen a successful run-chase in Test cricket. During England’s tour of India in 2008, the venue saw the hosts defend the score, making it the only occasion till date a successful run-chase has happened here. Surprisingly, no team has so far been able to chase the target in ODIs at this venue successfully.
| Team | Score | Target | Opposition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSG | 213/4 | 211 | v CSK | 23 Apr 2024 |
| CSK | 208/5 | 206 | v RCB | 12 Apr 2012 |
| CSK | 205/5 | 203 | v KKR | 10 Apr 2018 |
| Punjab Kings | 201/6 | 201 | v CSK | 30 Apr 2023 |
| Punjab Kings | 194/6 | 191 | v CSK | 30 Apr 2025 |
| KKR | 192/5 | 191 | v CSK | 27 May 2012 |
| CSK | 186/5 | 186 | v RR | 22 Apr 2013 |
| India | 182/4 | 182 | v West Indies | 11 Nov 2018 |
| CSK | 176/4 | 176 | v SRH | 23 Apr 2019 |
| CSK | 176/4 | 174 | v RCB | 22 Mar 2024 |
Highest successful chase at MA Chidambaram Stadium in T20I
| Team | Score | Target | Opposition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 183/5 | 183 | Afghanistan | 8 Feb 2026 |
| India | 182/4 | 182 | West Indies | 11 Nov 2018 |
| India | 166/8 | 166 | England | 25 Jan 2025 |
Highest successful run-chase at MA Chidambaram Stadium in IPL
| Team | Score | Target | Opposition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSG | 213/4 | 211 | v CSK | 23 Apr 2024 |
| CSK | 208/5 | 206 | v RCB | 12 Apr 2012 |
| CSK | 205/5 | 203 | v KKR | 10 Apr 2018 |
| Punjab Kings | 201/6 | 201 | v CSK | 30 Apr 2023 |
| Punjab Kings | 194/6 | 191 | v CSK | 30 Apr 2025 |
| KKR | 192/5 | 191 | v CSK | 27 May 2012 |
| CSK | 186/5 | 186 | v RR | 22 Apr 2013 |
| CSK | 176/4 | 176 | v SRH | 23 Apr 2019 |
| CSK | 176/4 | 174 | v RCB | 22 Mar 2024 |
| Daredevils | 172/2 | 170 | v CSK | 2 May 2008 |
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