The stadium located at Chepauk, Chennai, is situated just a few hundred meters away from the seashore. Formerly known as the Madras Cricket Club Ground or Chepauk Stadium, it was renamed the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in honor of the former president of the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) and Tamil Nadu Cricket Association. Established in 1916, it holds the distinction of being the oldest cricket stadium in India that has been in continuous use.
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium Host 5 WorldCup 2023 Match
India vs Australia on October 8
New Zealand vs Bangladesh on October 14
New Zealand vs Afghanistan on October 18
Pakistan vs Afghanistan on October 23
Pakistan vs South Africa on October 27
The M.A. Chidambaram Stadium has a rich cricketing history. It hosted the first-ever Ranji Trophy match and witnessed Virender Sehwag’s monumental score of 319 against South Africa, which remains the highest individual score in a Test match at this ground. Additionally, the stadium played host to the second tied Test in the history of Test cricket, adding to its historical significance.
One of the notable features of the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium is its distinct pitch characteristics. The pitch at this stadium offers an extra zip and bounce, making it a challenging surface for batsmen to contend with.
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