MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report: CSK vs RR – The forthcoming 29th match of IPL 2023 is set to take place at MA Chidambaram Stadium Stadium in Chennai, featuring the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The showdown is slated for Friday, April 21, commencing from 7.30 PM onwards. The CSK, captained by legendary MS Dhoni, clinched three victories from five games played thus far. On the other hand, their opposition, Sunrisers Hyderabad, has won two games of their five fixtures. Both teams will look to secure another win in their current campaign and strengthen their position in the tournament standings. Follow Indian Premier League 2023 Live Updates with Insidesport.IN
The Chennai Super Kings did not have a great start to the IPL season 16 as they lost their first game to the Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. However, they managed to bounce back with two consecutive victories over the Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians. In total, they have won three out of their five games so far. The CSK team is performing well in all aspects of the game, including batting, bowling, and fielding, and has been outstanding overall.
On the other hand, the Sunrisers Hyderabad suffered a defeat at their home ground to the Rajasthan Royals. They have won just two out of their five matches played in this season so far. While their bowling and fielding have been good, they are struggling in their batting unit, particularly in the middle order. SRH is currently lacking a reliable batsman in their middle order.
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai has been the home ground for the Chennai Super Kings for many years. This venue is also known as Chepauk Stadium and has hosted 123 Indian Premier League matches to date.
Historically, the pitch at Chepauk has been favorable for batters. The pitch has a hard and dry surface that tends to deteriorate as the game progresses. It offers considerable help to spinners, which could lead to a spin-dominated contest. Additionally, the pitch has minimal grass covering, further favoring spinners.
The weather in Chennai during the IPL 2023 is expected to be hot and humid. Temperatures will be around 33°C during the afternoon and cooling as the evening approaches. The city’s proximity to the sea will create sticky and humid conditions.
Out of 123 IPL matches played at Chepauk Stadium, 66 matches were won by the team batting first. The chasing team won 55 times and two matches ended as no result.
The average first-inning score at this venue is 170 runs. At this venue, the highest total is 246 runs, scored by Chennai Super Kings against Rajasthan Royals in 2010. Conversely, the lowest total ever recorded here is 70 runs, scored by Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2019.
If either team wins the toss at Chepauk, they are likely to choose to bat first. Considering the strong bowling and batting line-ups of both teams, the match is expected to be an exciting one.
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