ICC World Cup 2023 IND vs AUS: ODI Stats, Records & Pitch Report Of MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai: The M.A Chidambaram Stadium will host five exciting matches in the ODI World Cup 2023, including India’s first game against Australia, the five-time champion, on October 8th. This match is expected to be a historic showdown at this iconic venue.
IND vs AUS World Cup 2023 Match Details
| Match | India vs Australia World Cup 2023 Match No.5 |
| Date | 08 October 2023 |
| Time | 02:00 PM (IST) |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium |
IND vs AUS World Cup 2023 Match at Chennai, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk)
Originally, this stadium was called the Madras Cricket Club Ground and it goes way back to 1916. Now, it proudly holds the title of being India’s oldest cricket stadium. To show respect, they later changed its name to MA Chidambaram Stadium, after MA Chidambaram, who used to be the President of the BCCI and Tamil Nadu Cricket Association.
The MA Chidambaram Stadium can hold 38,175 people. Out of these, about 25,000 tickets are available for anyone to buy, and the BCCI and ICC keep around 6,000 for themselves.
This special ground is where the Tamil Nadu cricket team plays their domestic games, and it’s been the strong home ground for the Chennai Super Kings since the IPL started in 2008.
MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) Pitch Report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium is famous for its unique pitch. Typically, this pitch really helps spin bowlers, and that can make it tough for the batters. Plus, history shows that it’s often better to bat first here. The hot and humid weather in Chennai also affects how the games go.
The pitch at this stadium is a mix of clay and red soil, which helps spinners but still gives batters a fair chance. Sometimes, to make sure things are fair, the people who take care of the ground might use special chemicals to prevent dew, especially when there are night games during the World Cup.
MA Chidambaram Stadium ODI Records
India has played 13 ODI matches at this stadium. They won seven, lost five, and had one game with no result. On the other hand, Australia has played five ODI matches here, winning four and losing only one.
| ODIs Played | 22 |
| Games Won Batting First | 13 |
| Games Won Batting Second | 8 |
| Average 1st Innings Total | 242 |
Notable Cricketing Milestones at MA Chidambaram Stadium
This stadium has seen some impressive cricket moments:
- The highest individual ODI score ever here was 194, made by Pakistan’s Saeed Anwar.
- It’s famous for hosting the very first Ranji Trophy game.
- Virender Sehwag scored an incredible 319 in a Test match against South Africa, which is still the highest Test score ever at this stadium.
In ODI matches, there are also some notable team performances:
- The highest team score in an ODI here was 327/5 by Pakistan against India in 1997. Pakistan won that match by 35 runs.
- On the other hand, the lowest team score in an ODI here is only 69, and that was recorded by Kenya when they played against New Zealand in 2011.
MA Chidambaram Stadium Key Stats & Facts
The MA Chidambaram Stadium has a rich cricket history with these important numbers:
- It has hosted a total of 34 matches.
- When teams bat first, they have won 17 times.
- When teams bowl first, they have won 16 times.
- On average, the score in the first innings is 224.
- On average, the score in the second innings is 205.
India ODI World Cup 2023 Squad
Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav.
Australia ODI World Cup 2023 Squad
Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc.
ICC World Cup 2023 Match Schedule At MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
The MA Chidambaram Stadium is all set to host five exciting matches during the tournament, and the most awaited match is the opener between India and Australia. Here is the full list of fixtures:
| Match | Date | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| India vs Australia | October 8th | 02:00 PM |
| New Zealand vs Bangladesh | October 13th | 02:00 PM |
| New Zealand vs Afghanistan | October 18th | 02:00 PM |
| Pakistan vs Afghanistan | October 23rd | 02:00 PM |
| Pakistan vs South Africa | October 27th | 02:00 PM |
