IPL 2024 – Match 22: CHE vs KKR Pitch Report of MA Chidambaram Stadium with Stats and Records

CSK won 47 matches out of 66 they played at MA Chidambaram Stadium in IPL history.

Tomorrow, on April 8th, In the 22nd match of IPL 2024, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will go head-to-head at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai. Kolkata aims to maintain their winning streak, while Chennai endeavours to break free from their recent pattern of consecutive losses.

Chennai Super Kings has participated in four matches thus far, emerging victorious in two. Under the leadership of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Chennai secured wins in their initial encounters against Gujarat Titans (GT) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). However, they faced consecutive defeats against Delhi Capitals (DC) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) thereafter.

On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders have maintained an unbeaten streak, winning all three of their matches. With an impressive Net Run Rate (NRR) of +2.518, they currently hold the second position on the points table. Despite encountering two losses, CSK sits at number 3 with an NRR of +0.517.

CSK vs KKR : MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report

The Chepauk Stadium, renowned for favouring bowlers, particularly spinners, has seen a shift in dynamics during the last two IPL matches held there. Surprisingly, batsmen have dominated, evidenced by spin bowlers securing only two wickets compared to 16 taken by fast bowlers in this tournament thus far.

Nevertheless, historical trends suggest that the Chennai pitch tends to become more conducive to batting as the match progresses. Consequently, it is anticipated to offer a fair opportunity for both batting and bowling, with the toss-winning team likely opting to bowl first.

MA Chidambaram Stadium Stats:

  • Matches Played: 78
  • Matches won batting first: 47
  • Matches won batting second: 31
  • Avg 1st Inning Score: 163
  • Matches won by batting first: 46
  • Matches won by bowling first: 30
  • Highest Team Total: 246
  • Highest Total Chased: 201 

CSK’s Record at MA Chidambaram Stadium:

  • Matches Played: 66
  • Won: 47
  • Lost: 18
  • Won Batting First: 40
  • Won Chasing: 7

KKR’s Record at MA Chidambaram Stadium

  • Matches Played: 13
  • Won: 4
  • Lost: 9
  • Won Batting First: 1
  • Won Chasing: 3

CSK vs KKR Key Stats

  • MS Dhoni has scored the most 496 runs against KKR from CSK’s side.
  • In the IPL, CSK and KKR have faced off in 31 matches, with the Super Kings emerging victorious in 19 encounters, whereas the Knight Riders have won 11.
  • CSK have one of the highest win percentages against KKR at Chepauk.