Performance of Indian Batsmen at MA Chidambaram Stadium Chennai (Chepauk)

The cricket at the MA Chidambaram Stadium started with hosting Presidency matches in 1916. This iconic venue witnessed its first Test match in 1933-34, featuring England’s Douglas Jardine and India’s CK Nayudu.

With AG Ram Singh leading Madras to victory in the first-ever Ranji Trophy match came as the first historic moments here, followed by India securing their first Test win in 1951-52 against England. The ground stood witness to Sunil Gavaskar achieving his 30th Test century here in 1983-84.

However, it’s not just records that define Chepauk but also its passionate and knowledgeable crowd. They’ve shown immense sportsmanship, applauding Saeed Anwar’s 194 in 1997 and even celebrating Pakistan’s win in 1999 with a lap of honor.

Virat Kohli at MA Chidambaram Stadium Chennai

Virat Kohli holds an impressive record at the Chidambaram Stadium. In 8 matches, he amassed 337 runs at an average of 42.12, with a strike rate of 85.53. His remarkable performance includes one century and three half-centuries, establishing himself as a consistent performer at this historic venue.

Innings	Runs	Highest Score	Average	Strike Rate
8	337	138	42.12	85.53

Rohit Sharma at MA Chidambaram Stadium Chennai

Rohit Sharma’s performance at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai has been notable. In six innings, he scored a total of 140 runs. However, his average of 23.33 suggests inconsistency, which he would like to improve here.

Innings	Runs	Highest Score	Average	Strike Rate
6	140	36	23.33	79.54

KL Rahul at MA Chidambaram Stadium Chennai

KL Rahul, in two innings, has scored 38 runs with a highest score of 32, resulting in an average of 19. With more games on the venue, he would definitely look to better his statistics.

Innings	Runs	Highest Score	Average	Strike Rate
2	38	32	19	102.7

Hardik Pandya at MA Chidambaram Stadium Chennai

In two innings, Hardik has scored a total of 123 runs with a highest score of 83. It will be interesting to see how he fares in the upcoming matches here.

Innings	Runs	Highest Score	Average	Strike Rate
2	123	83	61.5	116.03

Shubman Gill at MA Chidambaram Stadium Chennai

Having scored 37 in just 1 inning is too early to predict how the venue will treat him. However, the kind of form he’s in, any ground is at his disposal.