IPL 2024 – The Final: KKR vs SRH Pitch Report of MA Chidambaram Stadium With Stats and Records
Sunrisers Hyderabad recently achieved their second victory at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in IPL history by winning Qualifier 2.
Kolkata Knight Riders will up against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the much-awaited IPL 2024 final at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday 26 May 2024.
Interestingly, Kolkata Knight Riders, captained by Shreyas Iyer, dominated the Orange Army in Qualifier 1 to secure their spot in the final.
Meanwhile, Pat Cummins led Sunrisers Hyderabad decisively defeated the Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 to claim the other finalist position. Both teams will be aiming for the ultimate prize, the TATA IPL 2024 trophy, and will be giving their all to achieve it.
As this much-anticipated match approaches, let’s take a closer look at the expected behaviour of the pitch at Chepauk Stadium throughout the game.
SRH vs KKR: MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report
In Qualifier 2 between SRH and RR, the surface at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai had some extra bounce, which the seamers, particularly those who hit the deck hard, capitalized on throughout the match.
This season, the MA Chidambaram surface has offered opportunities for both batters and bowlers. The average first innings score has been around 164, while the average second innings score has been 151.
Dew was prevalent in almost every league game this season, but the conditions differed in Qualifier 1 between SRH and RR, where there was no sign of dew even in the second innings. This absence of dew significantly aided the SRH bowlers.
MA Chidambaram Stadium Stats:
- Matches Played: 84
- Matches won batting first: 49
- Matches won batting second: 35
- Avg 1st Inning Score: 163
- Highest Team Total: 246
- Highest Total Chased: 201
SRH Record at MA Chidambaram Stadium:
- Matches Played: 10
- Won: 2
- Lost: 8
- Won Batting First: 1
- Won Chasing: 1
KKR Record at MA Chidambaram Stadium:
- Matches Played: 13
- Won: 4
- Lost: 9
- Won Batting First: 1
- Won Chasing: 3
SRH vs KKR Key Stats
- Overall, the two teams have faced each other 27 times in the IPL. The Knight Riders have secured 18 victories, while Hyderabad has won 9 matches, including the latest win by KKR in qualifier 1.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the leading wicket-taker for SRH with 32 wickets against KKR whereas Andre Russell is the leading wicket-taker for KKR against SRH with 18 wickets.
- Nitish Rana is the leading run scorer for KKR with 492 runs against SRH.