IPL 2024 – Match 61: CSK vs RR Pitch Report of MA Chidambaram Stadium With Stats and Records

CSK won 4 out of 6 matches they played at MA Chidambaram Stadium in IPL 2024 so far.

Chennai Super Kings will up against Rajasthan Royals in the 61st match of IPL 2024 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on 12 May 2024.

Rajasthan Royals have won 8 out of their 11 league matches so far, securing the second spot on the table with 16 points and a net run rate of +0.476. Chennai Super Kings, on the other hand, have won 6 and lost 6 matches, currently occupying the 4th position with 12 points and a net run rate of +0.491.

With this highly anticipated match approaching, let’s examine the expected behaviour of the pitch at the Chepauk Stadium throughout the game.

CSK vs RR: MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report

Chepauk Stadium is known for being more favourable to bowlers, particularly spinners, while batsmen often find it challenging to score runs.

In the IPL, Chidambaram Stadium has hosted 82 matches. CSK holds the record for the highest team total of 246/5 at this venue. The average first innings total at the stadium is 164, with an average run rate of 8.04 runs per over in the IPL.

The pitch in Chennai is notorious for becoming increasingly difficult to bat on as the game progresses, as it tends to slow down. Therefore, the team winning the toss would typically aim to set a challenging total and defend it successfully.

Alternatively, they might choose to bowl first and then chase the target, taking advantage of the excessive dew that tends to affect the pitch in the second half of the IPL matches held here.

MA Chidambaram Stadium Stats:

  • Matches Played: 82
  • Matches won batting first: 48
  • Matches won batting second: 34
  • Avg 1st Inning Score: 163
  • Highest Team Total: 246
  • Highest Total Chased: 201

CSK’s Record at MA Chidambaram Stadium:

  • Matches Played: 70
  • Won: 49
  • Lost: 20
  • Won Batting First: 41
  • Won Chasing: 8

RR’s Record at MA Chidambaram Stadium:

  • Matches Played: 8
  • Won: 2
  • Lost: 6
  • Won Batting First: 2
  • Won Chasing: 0

CSK vs RR Key Stats

  • Out of the 28 encounters between these two teams, Chennai Super Kings have emerged victorious in 15 matches, while Rajasthan Royals have won 13.
  • In the last 5 clashes between CSK and RR, Rajasthan Royals have had the upper hand, winning 4 out of 5 matches against CSK.
  • Suresh Raina, former CSK vice-captain, is the leading run-scorer for CSK with 630 runs.