Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium IPL records: Check out MCA Stadium average score

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium IPL records: The Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, located in Pune, has hosted several Indian Premier League (IPL) matches over the years. It served as the home ground for Rising Pune Supergiant in the 2016 and 2017 seasons, and was temporarily used by Chennai Super Kings in 2018. In addition, it also hosted a few games for Kings XI Punjab in 2015, as well as an eliminator match in the same season.

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium IPL records

Several Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium IPL records have been set over the years. The highest score at the venue was made by Chennai Super Kings, who scored 211/4 in a match against Kings XI Punjab in 2018. On the other hand, the lowest score at the stadium was made by Rising Pune Supergiant, who were bowled out for just 108 runs in a match against Mumbai Indians in 2017.

When it comes to player Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium IPL records, the highest total at the Maharashtra Stadium in an IPL match was scored by Ambati Rayudu, who made 100 not out off just 62 balls for Chennai Super Kings against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2018. The best bowling figures at the venue in an IPL match were recorded by Jaydev Unadkat, who took 5/25 for Rising Pune Supergiant against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2017.

The Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, also known as MCA Stadium, has been a regular host of Indian Premier League (IPL) matches since its first game in 2012. Ten matches have been played at the stadium so far, with the first one featuring Pune Warriors India and Kings XI Punjab. Since then, the MCA Stadium has also been the home ground for Rising Pune Supergiant, Chennai Super Kings, and Kings XI Punjab.

The average score in IPL matches played at the MCA Stadium is approximately 175 runs, indicating that the pitch is relatively good for batting. However, bowlers have also found success at the ground, especially if they can make early breakthroughs and put the opposition under pressure.

One of the most memorable matches at the MCA Stadium was played in the 2018 IPL season between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals. Chennai Super Kings scored a whopping 211 runs for the loss of just four wickets, which is the highest team total in an IPL match played at the stadium. Ambati Rayudu played a remarkable knock, scoring 82 runs off just 53 balls, while Shane Watson made 106 off just 57 deliveries. This dominant performance by Chennai Super Kings helped them win the match by 64 runs, highlighting their batting prowess.

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On the other hand, the lowest team total in an IPL match played at the MCA Stadium was scored by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2019 season. They were bowled out for just 116 runs by Chennai Super Kings, who chased down the target in just 17.2 overs. While Chennai Super Kings’ bowling attack deserves credit for restricting Sunrisers Hyderabad to such a low score, it was also a below-par performance by Sunrisers Hyderabad’s batsmen. Deepak Chahar was the standout bowler for Chennai Super Kings, picking up three wickets while conceding just 20 runs in his four overs.

Apart from team records, several individual records have also been set at the MCA Stadium. Ambati Rayudu holds the record for the highest individual score in an IPL match played at the stadium. He scored an unbeaten 100 off just 62 balls while playing for Chennai Super Kings against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2018. Rayudu’s innings included seven boundaries and seven sixes, and helped Chennai Super Kings win the match by eight wickets.

Jaydev Unadkat, who has played for both Rising Pune Supergiant and Rajasthan Royals, holds the record for the best bowling figures in an IPL match played at the MCA Stadium. He took five wickets for just 25 runs while playing for Rising Pune Supergiant against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2017. Unadkat’s exceptional performance helped Rising Pune Supergiant restrict Sunrisers Hyderabad to just 176 runs in their 20 overs.

In terms of all-time leading run scorers and wicket takers at the MCA Stadium in IPL matches, Steve Smith and Ajinkya Rahane lead the charts for the most runs scored, with 482 and 467 runs respectively. Jaydev Unadkat also features in the list of leading wicket takers at the stadium, having taken 19 wickets in the matches played there. Dwayne Bravo is second on the list with 15 wickets to his name. These records highlight the individual performances that have contributed to the overall success of IPL matches played at the MCA Stadium.

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