NZ vs AFG ICC World Cup 2023: MA Chidambaram Stadium Chennai Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

New Zealand will face Afghanistan in the 16th match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Wednesday. The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai will host this fixture at 2:00 PM IST.

The Kiwis have made a fantastic start to their campaign as they have won all three matches so far. They have defeated England, Netherlands, and Bangladesh in their first three matches. On the other hand, Afghanistan are fresh off the biggest upset in the current edition of the World Cup as they defeated England in their previous game. Otherwise, they lost their first two games against Bangladesh and India.

In this post, we will take a look at the MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, and Average Score ahead of the World Cup clash between New Zealand and Afghanistan.

MA Chidambaram Stadium’s Pitch Report

The surface is a bit on the slower side and the spinners are expected to get some help off the surface. However, the batting is expected to get easier during the second innings. The pacers will get some swing with the new ball in during the second innings. Hence, expect the team winning the toss to bowl first.

Last Three Results at the Venue:

Bangladesh (245/9 in 50 overs) lost to New Zealand (248/2 in 42.5 overs) by 8 wickets – 13 October 2023
Australia (199/10 in 49.3 overs) lost to India (201/4 in 41.2 overs) by 6 wickets – 8 October 2023
Australia (269//10 in 49 overs) defeated India (248/10 in 49.1 overs) by 21 runs – 22 March 2023

New Zealand ODI record in MA Chidambaram Stadium

New Zealand have played 5 ODI matches at this venue. They have won two and lost two ODIs here. Meanwhile, one game ended without any result.

New Zealand’s Highest Total at the venue: 286/9 in 50 overs vs Australia in 1996
New Zealand’s Lowest Total at the venue: 103/10 in 27 overs vs India in 2010

Afghanistan ODI record in MA Chidambaram Stadium

Afghanistan have not played any ODI game at this venue so far.

Afghanistan’s Highest Total at the venue: N/A
Afghanistan’s Lowest Total at the venue: N/A

New Zealand vs Afghanistan ODI Head-to-Head

Matches: 2
New Zealand Won: 2
Afghanistan Won: 0
No Result: 0
Tied: 0
Highest Total For New Zealand: 188/4 in 36.1 overs in 2015
Lowest Total For New Zealand: 173/3 in 32.1 overs in 2019
Highest Total For Afghanistan: 186/10 in 47.4 overs in 2015
Lowest Total For Afghanistan: 172/10 in 41.1 overs in 2019

MA Chidambaram Stadium Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 38000
Number of matches hosted: 34 Tests, 25 ODIs, and 2 T20Is

MA Chidambaram Stadium ODI Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 25
Home Team (India) Won: 8
Visiting Team Won: 6
Neutral Side Won: 10
No Result: 1
Match Tied: 0

Average 1st Innings Score: 232
Matches Won Batting 1st: 14
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 10
Highest Team Total: 337/7 by ACC Asia XI vs ACA Africa XI in 2007
Lowest Team Total: 69/10 by Kenya vs New Zealand in 2011
Highest Run Chase: 291/2 by West Indies vs India in 2019

Highest Individual Score: 194 by Saeed Anwar (Pakistan) vs India in 1997
Best Bowling Figures: 5/51 by Ravi Rampaul (West Indies) vs India in 2011
Most Runs: Virat Kohli (India) – 422 runs in 9 matches
Most Wickets: Mohammad Rafique (Bangladesh) – 8 wickets in 3 matches
Most Sixes in ODIs at this venue: Kieron Pollard (India) – 12 Sixes