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MA Chidambaram Stadium Test average score and records
Data through 19 September 2024Last updated 19 September 2024
The average first-innings score at MA Chidambaram Stadium is 403.9, based on 8 completed first innings across 8 matches played between 2004 and 2024. That is 60.1 runs higher than the Test average of 343.7 across all grounds in the data. Teams batting first won 3 of 6 matches with a result (50%), and teams batting second won 3 (50%). The toss winner went on to win 2 of 6 decided matches (33%).
Matches
8
2004–2024
Avg 1st innings
403.9
8 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
399.4
8 innings
Won chasing
50%
3 of 6 results
Toss winner won
33%
2 of 6
Highest and lowest totals at MA Chidambaram Stadium (Test)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 759/7 | England | 2016-12-16 | Won | |
| India | 627 | South Africa | 2008-03-26 | Drawn | |
| England | 578 | India | 2021-02-05 | Won | |
| India | 572 | Australia | 2013-02-22 | Won | |
| South Africa | 540 | India | 2008-03-26 | Drawn |
Most runs at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virender Sehwag | 7 | 599 | 99.83 | 91.7 | 319 | 2 | 1 |
| Joe Root | 6 | 391 | 65.17 | 57.6 | 218 | 1 | 1 |
| Ravi Ashwin | 7 | 342 | 48.86 | 57.8 | 113 | 2 | 1 |
| Rishabh Pant | 6 | 316 | 63.20 | 84.3 | 109 | 1 | 2 |
| Karun Nair | 1 | 303 | – | 79.5 | 303 | 1 | 0 |
| MS Dhoni | 3 | 293 | 97.67 | 77.1 | 224 | 1 | 1 |
| Virat Kohli | 8 | 290 | 36.25 | 49.7 | 107 | 1 | 2 |
| Neil McKenzie | 2 | 249 | 249.00 | 50.3 | 155 | 1 | 1 |
| Hashim Amla | 2 | 240 | 120.00 | 58.5 | 159 | 1 | 1 |
| Moeen Ali | 4 | 239 | 59.75 | 58.7 | 146 | 1 | 0 |
Most wickets at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravi Ashwin | 10 | 36 | 22.92 | 2.83 | 7/103 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 6 | 20 | 18.70 | 2.34 | 7/48 |
| Harbhajan Singh | 8 | 20 | 39.60 | 2.88 | 5/164 |
| Anil Kumble | 4 | 16 | 21.50 | 2.66 | 7/48 |
| Ishant Sharma | 10 | 12 | 26.67 | 2.31 | 3/57 |
| Jack Leach | 4 | 12 | 29.92 | 3.26 | 4/76 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 9 | 20.44 | 2.92 | 4/50 |
| Moeen Ali | 3 | 9 | 46.22 | 4.08 | 4/98 |
| Axar Patel | 2 | 7 | 14.29 | 2.44 | 5/60 |
| James Anderson | 4 | 7 | 20.29 | 2.85 | 3/17 |
Recent matches at MA Chidambaram Stadium
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2024 | India 376 & 287/4d Bangladesh 149 & 234 | India won by 280 runs |
| 13 Feb 2021 | India 329 & 286 England 134 & 164 | India won by 317 runs |
| 5 Feb 2021 | England 578 & 178 India 337 & 192 | England won by 227 runs |
| 16 Dec 2016 | India 759/7d England 477 & 207 | India won by an innings and 75 runs |
| 22 Feb 2013 | India 572 & 50/2 Australia 380 & 241 | India won by 8 wickets |
| 11 Dec 2008 | India 241 & 387/4 England 316 & 311/9d | India won by 6 wickets |
| 26 Mar 2008 | India 627 South Africa 540 & 331/5d | Match drawn |
| 14 Oct 2004 | Australia 235 & 369 India 376 & 19/0 | Match drawn |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Test matches?
The average completed first-innings score at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Test matches is 403.9 runs, from 8 innings between 2004 and 2024. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Test matches?
The highest total in the data is 759/7 by India against England on 16 December 2016.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Test matches?
In the 6 matches with a result, teams batting first won 3 (50%) and teams batting second won 3 (50%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Test matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 134 by England against India on 13 February 2021.
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Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Averages use completed innings in matches not decided by a rain rule. Definitions: methodology.