India vs Australia 3rd ODI: MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report, Team Records at Chennai

The third and final ODI game between hosts India and Australia is scheduled to be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on 22 March, 2023. The visiting Australian team bounced back strongly to level the series with an emphatic 10-wicket victory over India in the second ODI match in Visakhapatnam. After India won the first encounter in Mumbai, the IND vs AUS 2023 three-match ODI series will now be decided in the series decider on Wednesday.

MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report

The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai has hosted 21 ODIs since 1987, with an average score of 259 runs. The pitch at this venue has been slow in recent years, favoring spinners and making it challenging to chase targets. As the match progresses, the pitch becomes even slower, making it difficult for batsmen to play freely.

During the first innings, batting is expected to be easier as batters will be able to play shots through the line and get on top of the bounce. Pacers may have some success early on, but will need to rely on their variations later in the match. The contest between bat and ball is expected to be much more balanced in the third ODI.

Overall, the slow pitch in Chennai will make it a challenging game for both teams. Spinners are likely to play a crucial role, while pacers will need to be patient and use their variations effectively. Batsmen will need to be cautious while playing shots, especially in the later stages of the match when the pitch becomes even slower. The India vs Australia third ODI at the MA Chidambaram Stadium promises to be an exciting and closely fought contest between the two teams.

MA Chidambaram Stadium Records

• Out of the 31 ODI matches played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in recent times, teams batting first have won 15 games while the teams chasing have also won 15 matches.
• The average first innings score will remain around the 230-240 mark.
• During the last ODI match played at this ground, West Indies defeated India by a margin of 8 wickets.

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