From Top Scorers To Best Wicket Takers In T20 The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, also called Chepauk, has been a key part of cricket history since 1916, starting with the Presidency matches.
It hosted the first Ranji Trophy game in 1934 and India’s first Test victory in 1951-52 when they defeated England. Over the years, this stadium has witnessed many historic matches and incredible records.
Although only two T20 internationals have been played here, Chepauk has already hosted nearly 50 Indian T20 League matches and is the home ground for MS Dhoni’s Chennai team.
Let’s explore the 20-over records at this iconic venue.
MA Chidambaram T20I records
Highest Total: India scored the highest total of 182 at this stadium against West Indies in 2018. West Indies batted first and set a target of 181 runs. India chased it down in 20 overs, winning the match by six wickets.
Lowest Total: India also made the lowest total at this ground, scoring 166 runs against New Zealand in 2012. Chasing a target of 167 set by New Zealand, India fell just one run short and lost the match.
Highest Score: India’s Shikhar Dhawan holds the highest individual T20 score at this stadium, with 92 runs against West Indies in 2018. His impressive innings included 10 fours and 3 sixes, making it the top score in a single match at this venue.
Best Bowling: Irfan Pathan from India holds the best bowling record at the MA Chidambaram Stadium with figures of 3/31 against New Zealand in 2012.
Highest partnership: The biggest partnership at Chepauk is 130 runs, made by India’s Shikhar Dhawan and Rishabh Pant for the third wicket against the West Indies in 2018.
MA Chidambaram Indian T20 League Records
Most Runs
Suresh Raina has scored the most runs at Chepauk. He has played 56 matches at the stadium, making 1,593 runs, including eight half-centuries and one century. MS Dhoni is next with 1,513 runs, followed by Murali Vijay with 1,053 runs.
Most Wickets
Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has taken the most wickets in the Indian T20 League at this stadium. He has 53 wickets here, with his best bowling figures being 3/16.
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Highest Total
The highest total in the Indian T20 League at this stadium was set by Team Chennai in 2010 against Team Rajasthan. Chennai scored 246/5 while batting first and then defended their score, limiting Rajasthan to 223/5.
Lowest Total
The lowest team total at this stadium was set by Team Bangalore in the 2019 Indian T20 League. They scored just 70 runs before getting out, and Team Chennai chased down the target in just 14 balls, winning by seven wickets.
Highest individual Score
Murali Vijay has the record for the highest individual score at this ground in the Indian T20 League. In that same match, Team Chennai scored their highest team total here and won by 23 runs after Murali Vijay hit a brilliant 127 off 56 balls.
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Best bowling Figures
Akash Madhwal holds the best bowling record at Chepauk in the Indian T20 League. Playing for Team Mumbai against Team Lucknow in 2023, he took 5 wickets for just 5 runs in 3.3 overs, helping Mumbai bowl out Lucknow for 101. His amazing performance led Mumbai to an 81-run win in Chennai.
Highest Partnership
Murali Vijay and Michael Hussey’s 159-run partnership for Team Chennai against Team Bangalore in the 2011 Indian T20 League is the highest at this ground. Their partnership helped Team Chennai score 205/5, and they later restricted Team Bangalore to 147/8, winning by 58 runs.
Highest Successful Chase
In the 2012 Indian T20 League, Team Chennai completed the highest successful chase against Team Bangalore. They needed 206 to win, and Faf du Plessis scored 71 off 46 balls, while MS Dhoni contributed 41 from 24 balls. Team Chennai finished with 208/5 after 20 overs.
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