MA Chidambaram Stadium: Records and stats ahead of India vs Bangladesh Test

The first Test of the India vs Bangladesh series is set to begin on September 19 at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. As preparations are underway, let’s take a look at some key records and stats of this iconic venue.

The stadium has hosted 36 Test matches, with 13 wins for teams batting first and 10 for those batting second. The average first-innings score here is 347, and the highest total recorded is 759/7 by India against England. It is known for being a batting-friendly pitch that starts favoring spinners as the game progresses.

India has played 34 Tests at this venue, winning 15, losing 7, and drawing 11. The team’s most recent win in Chennai came in 2021 against England. Key players to watch include Virat Kohli, who has scored 267 runs in 4 Tests here, and Ravichandran Ashwin, who has taken 30 wickets in 6 matches at this ground. Ravindra Jadeja is also expected to be a key player in the upcoming match.

With the series opener just days away, all eyes are on how India will perform in this familiar territory.