IPL 2024 – Qualifier 2: SRH vs RR Pitch Report of MA Chidambaram Stadium With Stats and Records
Both Rajasthan and Hyderabad have an awful record at MA Chidambaram Stadium, but RR enjoys a slight advantage over SRH.
Sunrisers Hyderabad will be up against the eliminator winner Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2024 at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday, 24 May 2024.
The Rajasthan Royals come into this match with a momentum-boosting win over the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Eliminator. However, they face a formidable Sunrisers Hyderabad side that is determined to bounce back after a loss to KKR. With a spot in the final at stake, both teams are geared up for an intense showdown.
Now, let’s delve into the expected behaviour of the pitch at the Chepauk Stadium during this crucial encounter.
SRH vs RR: MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report
The MA Chidambaram surface in IPL 2024 has provided a balanced contest between bat and ball. The average first innings score has hovered around 164, while teams chasing have found success with an average of 151.
As the match progresses, spinners come into play, making stroke-making challenging for batsmen. In the recent game between CSK and RR, the pitch reverted to its traditional slow nature, deviating from its recent form.
The dew factor is significant on this ground, influencing the decision to bowl first after winning the toss.
MA Chidambaram Stadium Stats:
- Matches Played: 83
- Matches won batting first: 48
- 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: 9
- Won: 1
- Lost: 8
- Won Batting First: 0
- Won Chasing: 1
RR Record at MA Chidambaram Stadium:
- Matches Played: 9
- Won: 2
- Lost: 7
- Won Batting First: 2
- Won Chasing: 0
SRH vs RR Key Stats
- Both teams have had a lukewarm record at this venue where RR has won twice and SRH only once.
- In the IPL, Hyderabad and Rajasthan have competed in 19 matches against each other. Among these encounters, Hyderabad has emerged victorious in 10 matches, while Rajasthan has won on 9 occasions.
- Ravichandran Ashwin is the leading wicket-taker at this particular venue with 50 wickets.
