GT vs CSK, IPL 2023 Qualifier 1: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai pitch history and IPL records
Qualifier 1 of IPL 2023 will be played on Tuesday, May 23, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) will lock horns with MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in this high-stakes match.
The winner of this match will advance to the final, whereas the loser will have to play against the winner of the Eliminator match in Qualifier 2. GT and CSK met once earlier this season in Ahmedabad, where the Titans recorded a thrilling victory.
Ahead of this season's second battle between GT and CSK in IPL 2023, here's a look at the pitch history of the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai IPL records & stats
The pitch in Chennai generally helps the slower bowlers, but in IPL 2023, there have been some high-scoring matches at this venue. Teams batting first have achieved more success than teams batting second. Considering the pressure of the playoffs, the captain winning the toss may opt to bat first.
Here are some vital stats you need to know from previous IPL games played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium:
IPL matches: 74
Matches won by teams batting first: 44
Matches won by teams batting second: 30
Matches Tied: 0
Matches Abandoned: 0
Highest individual score: 127 - Murali Vijay (CSK) vs. Delhi Capitals, 2012
Best bowling figures: 5/15 - Andre Russell (KKR) vs. Mumbai Indians, 2021
Highest team score: 246/5 - Chennai Super Kings vs. Rajasthan Royals, 2010
Lowest team score: 70 - Royal Challengers Bangalore vs. Chennai Super Kings, 2019
Highest successful run-chase: 208/5 - Chennai Super Kings vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore, 2012
Average first-innings score: 162
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai pitch report
The pitch report for Qualifier 1 of IPL 2023 will be broadcasted live a few minutes before the toss. As mentioned above, the wicket has helped the batters this season.
It will be interesting to see if a similar deck is on offer for Qualifier 1. Both teams have some in-form players in their batting lineup, which is why fans should expect an exciting battle.
Last IPL match at MA Chidambaram Stadium
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated the Chennai Super Kings by six wickets in the last IPL match played at the stadium. CSK scored 144/6 after opting to bat first. In reply, KKR reached 147/4 in 18.3 overs, riding on half-centuries from Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh.
Nine sixes were hit in the 38.3 overs bowled during the CSK vs KKR match. A total of 10 wickets fell, with pacers bagging five of them. Deepak Chahar bagged a three-wicket haul for the home side.
Brief Scores: Chennai Super Kings 144/6 (Shivam Dube 48*, Sunil Narine 2/15) lost to Kolkata Knight Riders 147/4 (Nitish Rana 57*, Deepak Chahar 3/27) by 6 wickets.