IND vs BAN: MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report, and Stats for India vs Bangladesh 1st Test

Prepend to the Content

Read Original Content: IND vs BAN: MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report, and Stats for India vs Bangladesh 1st Test

Indian cricket team will kick off their home Test season with a two-match series against Bangladesh, starting on September 19. The first match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, followed by the second Test at Kanpur’s Green Park.

This will be the first time in over three years that the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai will host India in Test cricket. India, currently sitting at the top of the World Test Championship points table, will be looking to maintain their dominance.

Before we get into the action, let’s take a look at how the pitch in Chennai is expected to behave during this Test:

MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch for the first India-Bangladesh Test match in Chennai is set to be a red soil track, known for providing good carry and bounce. This type of surface generally assists fast bowlers more than spinners, particularly in the early stages of the game. 

However, with the current hot conditions in Chennai, where temperatures exceed 30 degrees Celsius during the day, the pitch is likely to crack as the match progresses, bringing spinners into play.

Historically, the Chennai pitch has seen a fair contest between bat and ball. Out of the 36 Test matches played here, 13 have been won by teams batting first, while 10 have been won by those bowling first. The average first-innings score stands at 347, but it gradually declines to 337 in the second innings, 243 in the third, and a challenging 154 in the fourth innings. 

This suggests that batting becomes increasingly difficult as the match wears on. The highest total recorded here is 759/7 by India against England, while the lowest is 83 all out, also by India against England.

These numbers indicate that the pitch at Chennai can be unpredictable at times, and hence it makes it crucial for both teams to make the most of favourable conditions early on.

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – Test Match Stats

• Matches Played: 36
• Matches Won Batting First: 13
• Matches Won Bowling First: 10
• Average 1st Innings Score: 347
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 337
• Average 3rd Innings Score: 243
• Average 4th Innings Score: 154
• Highest Total: 759/7 by India vs. England
• Lowest Total: 83 all out by India vs. England

Read Original Content: IND vs BAN: MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report, and Stats for India vs Bangladesh 1st Test

ProBatsman