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{{short description|Cricket stadium}}
{{short description|Cricket stadium in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India}}
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|name = M. A. Chidambaram Stadium
| name = M. A. Chidambaram Stadium
|nickname = Chepauk Stadium
| nickname = ''Chepauk Stadium''
|image = Ma ChidambaramStadium panaroma.jpg
| image = MA Chidambaram Stadium In the Night during a CSK Game.jpg
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|location = Wallajah Road, [[Chepauk]], [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]
| image_caption = The M. A. Chidambaram Stadium
|architect = East Coast Constructions<br /> [[Hopkins Architects]], [[London]]<ref name="hopkins.co.uk">{{cite web|title = Construction Begins at Chennai|publisher = Hopkins Architects|date = 27 November 2009|url = http://www.hopkins.co.uk/news/2009/74/|access-date = 16 October 2011}}</ref>
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|seating_capacity = 50,000<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/reason-for-three-empty-stands-ma-chidambaram-stadium-chennai|title=Reason for three empty stands at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai|date=15 September 2018}}</ref>
| pushpin_map_caption = The venue in India
|owner = [[Tamil Nadu Cricket Association]]
| pushpin_label_position = right
|operator = [[Tamil Nadu Cricket Association]]
| former_names = Madras cricket club ground
| address = Chennai, [[Chennai district]], Tamil Nadu, India
| city = [[Chennai]]
| country = India
| location = [[Chepauk]], [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]
| coordinates = {{coord|13|03|46|N|80|16|46|E}}
| architect = East Coast Constructions<br /> [[Hopkins Architects]], [[London]]<ref name="hopkins.co.uk">{{cite web|title = Construction Begins at Chennai|publisher = Hopkins Architects|date = 27 November 2009|url = http://www.hopkins.co.uk/news/2009/74/|access-date = 16 October 2011|archive-date = 25 December 2018|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181225014713/https://www.hopkins.co.uk/news/2009/74/|url-status = dead}}</ref>
| genre = Sporting events
| seating_type = All seaters [[Stadium seating]]
| seating_capacity = 50,000<ref>{{Cite web |title=MA Chidambaram Stadium |website=Cricbuzz.com |url=https://m.cricbuzz.com/cricket-series/5204/australia-tour-of-india-2023/venues/11/ma-chidambaram-stadium |access-date=2023-02-16}}</ref>
| field_shape = Round
| surface = grass
| owner = [[Tamil Nadu Cricket Association]]
| operator = [[Tamil Nadu Cricket Association]]
| type = Stadium
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|ground_name = M. A. Chidambaram Stadium
|establishment = 1916
|establishment = {{start date and age|1916}}
|floodlights = Yes
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|tenants =[[Chennai Super Kings]] (2008 - present)<br /> [[Tamil Nadu cricket team]] (1930 - present) <br /> [[India national cricket team]] (1934 - present)
|nickname = Chepauk Stadium <br /> Lord's of India
|nickname = Chepauk Stadium <br /> Lord's of India
|end1 = Anna Pavilion End
|end1 = KMK Stand End
|end2 = V Pattabhiraman Gate End
|end2 = V Pattabhiraman Gate End
|international = true
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|lastodidate = 13 October
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|year1 = 1916–present
|club1 = [[Tamil Nadu cricket team|Tamil Nadu]]
|club1 = [[Tamil Nadu cricket team|Tamil Nadu]]
|year2 = 2008–present
|club3= [[ Tamil Nadu women's cricket team]]
|club2 = [[Chennai Super Kings]] <small>([[Indian Premier League|IPL]])</small>
|year2 = 1934-present
|date = 13 February
|club2 = [[Indian national cricket team|India]]  
|year = 2021
|date = 22 March
|year = 2023
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/srilanka/content/ground/58008.html ESPNcricinfo
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/srilanka/content/ground/58008.html ESPNcricinfo
}}|publictransit=[[Chepauk railway station|MRTS]]}}
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'''M. A. Chidambaram Stadium''' is a cricket stadium in [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite web |title=About M. A. Chidambaram Stadium |url=https://www.bcci.tv/venues/1/m-a-chidambaram-stadium |website=BCCI |access-date=20 February 2021}}</ref> Established in 1916, it is the second oldest cricket stadium in the country after [[Eden Gardens]] in [[Kolkata]]. Formerly known as Madras Cricket Club Ground, the stadium is named after [[M. A. Chidambaram|M. A. Chidambaram Chettiar]], former President of [[Board of Control for Cricket in India|BCCI]] & Head of [[Tamil Nadu Cricket Association|TNCA]]. It is also nicknamed as '''Chepauk Stadium'''. It is the home ground of the [[Tamil Nadu cricket team]] and the [[Indian Premier League]] team [[Chennai Super Kings]]. Chepauk hosted its first Test match on 10 February 1934, the first [[Ranji Trophy]] match in 1936 and the [[Indian cricket team]]'s first [[Test cricket|test victory]] in 1952 against [[England cricket team|England]]. The [[Australian cricket team in India in 1986–87|1986 India-Australia match]] held at Chepauk was only the second ever [[Tied Test]] in the history of the game.
'''Muthiah Annamalai Chidambaram Stadium''', commonly known as the '''Chepauk Stadium''', is a cricket stadium in [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite web |title=About M. A. Chidambaram Stadium |url=https://www.bcci.tv/venues/1/m-a-chidambaram-stadium |website=BCCI |access-date=20 February 2021}}</ref> Established in 1916, it is the second oldest cricket stadium in the country after [[Eden Gardens]] in [[Kolkata]]. <ref name=":0" />
 
Formerly known as Madras Cricket Club Ground, the stadium is named after [[M. A. Chidambaram|M. A. Chidambaram Chettiar]], former president of [[Board of Control for Cricket in India|BCCI]] and Head of [[Tamil Nadu Cricket Association|TNCA]]. It is the home ground of the [[Tamil Nadu cricket team]] and the [[Indian Premier League]] team [[Chennai Super Kings]]. Chepauk hosted its first Test match on 10 February 1934, the first [[Ranji Trophy]] match in 1936 and the [[Indian cricket team]]'s first [[Test cricket|test victory]] in 1952 against [[England cricket team|England]]. The [[Australian cricket team in India in 1986–87|1986 India-Australia match]] held at Chepauk was only the second ever [[Tied Test]] in the history of the game.


==Location==
==Location==
[[File:M A Chidambaram Stadium 56.JPG | thumb|220px | right|A match going on at the MAC stadium]]
The stadium is located at [[Chepauk]], a few hundred meters from [[Marina beach]] along the [[Bay of Bengal]]. The stadium can be accessed from Wallajah Road in the north, Babu Jagjivanram Road in the west and Pycrofts Road in the south. The stadium is connected through the [[Chennai Metro]] by the [[Government Estate metro station|Government Estate station]]. It is also connected through the [[Chepauk (Chennai MRTS)|Chepauk MRTS railway station]] which lies on the [[Chennai Beach]]—[[Velachery]] section of the [[Chennai MRTS]]. The [[Buckingham Canal]] runs tangentially to the north side of the stadium.
The stadium is located at [[Chepauk]], a few hundred meters from [[Marina beach]] along the [[Bay of Bengal]]. The stadium can be accessed from Wallajah Road in the north, Babu Jagjivanram Road in the west and Pycrofts Road in the south. Adjacent to the east of the stadium is the [[Chepauk (Chennai MRTS)|Chepauk MRTS railway station]] which lies on the [[Chennai Beach]]—[[Velachery]] section of the [[Chennai MRTS]]. The [[Cooum river]] runs tangentially to the north side of the stadium.


Chepauk stadium is located across [[Chepauk Palace]], the official residence of the [[Nawab of Arcot]] from 1768 to 1855. The stadium site used to be part of the palace grounds of the Chepauk Palace. Three [[Indo Saracenic]] style pillars at the entrance of the stadium are the last remnants of the association with the erstwhile palace grounds. The pillars construction are dated back to the rule of [[Nawab]] [[Muhammed Ali Khan Wallajah]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Passing through the gates of history |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/passing-through-the-gates-of-history/articleshow/58232413.cms |website=Hindustan Times |access-date=20 February 2021}}</ref><ref name="chepaukhistory">{{cite web |title=Those Were The Days: The day Chepauk spun India into cricket history |url=https://www.dtnext.in/News/City/2019/10/20035127/1193060/Those-Were-The-Days-The-day-Chepauk-spun-India-into-.vpf |website=DT Next |date=20 October 2019 |access-date=20 February 2021}}</ref>
Chepauk stadium is located across [[Chepauk Palace]], the official residence of the [[Nawab of Arcot]] from 1768 to 1855. The stadium site used to be part of the palace grounds of the Chepauk Palace. Three [[Indo Saracenic]] style pillars at the entrance of the stadium are the last remnants of the association with the erstwhile palace grounds. The pillars are not built by the state cricket associtare dated back to the rule of [[Nawab]] [[Muhammed Ali Khan Wallajah]]<ref name=":0">{{cite web |title=Passing through the gates of history |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/passing-through-the-gates-of-history/articleshow/58232413.cms |website=Hindustan Times |access-date=20 February 2021}}</ref><ref name="chepaukhistory">{{cite web |date=20 October 2019 |title=Those Were The Days: The day Chepauk spun India into cricket history |url=https://www.dtnext.in/city/2019/10/20/those-were-the-days-the-day-chepauk-spun-india-into-cricket-history |access-date=20 February 2021 |website=DT Next}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
In 1859, [[Madras Presidency]] acquired Chepauk palace in an auction for Rs 589,000.<ref name ="MadrasMCC">{{cite web |last1=V |first1=Ramnarayan |title=An MCC of our own |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/an-mcc-of-our-own-566331 |website=Cricinfo |access-date=20 February 2021}}</ref><ref name="prestadium">{{cite web |title=CRICKET IN MADRAS |url=http://madrasramblings.blogspot.com/2013/07/cricket-in-madras.html |website=MADRAS VIGNETTES |date=16 July 2013 |access-date=20 February 2021}}</ref> In 1865, the government gave permission to build a pavilion at the palace grounds to Madras Cricket Club. The pavilion was finished in 1866. The pavilion was reconstructed in 1892<ref>{{cite web |title=The Madras that was |url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/cover-story/article6331271.ece/photo/31/ |website=Frontline |access-date=20 February 2021}}</ref> and was utilized till 1982 when it was demolished as part of the stadium renovation.<ref name="prestadium"/>
In 1859, [[Madras Presidency]] acquired Chepauk palace in an auction for {{INR}}589,000.<ref name ="MadrasMCC">{{cite web |last1=V |first1=Ramnarayan |title=An MCC of our own |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/an-mcc-of-our-own-566331 |website=Cricinfo |access-date=20 February 2021}}</ref><ref name="prestadium">{{cite web |title=CRICKET IN MADRAS |url=http://madrasramblings.blogspot.com/2013/07/cricket-in-madras.html |website=Madras Vignettes |date=16 July 2013 |access-date=20 February 2021}}</ref> In 1865, the government gave permission to build a pavilion at the palace grounds to Madras Cricket Club. The pavilion was finished in 1866. The pavilion was reconstructed in 1892<ref>{{cite web |title=The Madras that was |url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/cover-story/article6331271.ece/photo/31/ |website=Frontline |access-date=20 February 2021}}</ref> and was utilized till 1982 when it was demolished as part of the stadium renovation.<ref name="prestadium"/>


Chepauk Stadium was established in 1916 and has been the home venue of the Tamil Nadu cricket team ever since.<ref name="sureshmenonarticle">{{cite web |last1=Menon |first1=Suresh |title=Indian cricket's spiritual home |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/suresh-menon-on-chennai-cricket-481262 |website=Cricinfo |access-date=20 February 2021}}</ref> It is the second oldest cricket stadium in the country after [[Eden Gardens]] in [[Kolkata]], still holding all international cricket matches. Bombay Gymkhana being the first is not in use for international cricket.
Chepauk Stadium was established in 1916 and has been the home venue of the Tamil Nadu cricket team ever since.<ref name="sureshmenonarticle">{{cite web |last1=Menon |first1=Suresh |title=Indian cricket's spiritual home |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/suresh-menon-on-chennai-cricket-481262 |website=Cricinfo |access-date=20 February 2021}}</ref> It is the second oldest cricket stadium in the country after [[Eden Gardens]] in [[Kolkata]], still holding all international cricket matches. Bombay Gymkhana being the first is not in use for international cricket.


From 1960 to 1988, Chennai hosted a test match in second week of January and was termed the '''Pongal Test''' as the match coincided with the [[Pongal (festival)|Pongal]] harvest festival.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Arjun |first1=Siddharth |title=Pongal Test: Forgotten tradition of Indian cricket |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/pongal-test-forgotten-tradition-of-indian-cricket |website=Sportskeeda |date=15 January 2019 |access-date=20 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Pongal Test – The history of India's own Boxing Day cricket match |url=https://thebridge.in/cricket/pongal-test-history-indias-boxing-day-cricket-match/ |website=The Bridge |date=13 January 2021 |access-date=20 February 2021}}</ref>
From 1960 to 1988, Chennai hosted a Test match in the second week of January which was termed the Pongal Test, as it coincided with the [[Pongal (festival)|Pongal]] harvest festival.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Arjun |first1=Siddharth |title=Pongal Test: Forgotten tradition of Indian cricket |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/pongal-test-forgotten-tradition-of-indian-cricket |website=Sportskeeda |date=15 January 2019 |access-date=20 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Pongal Test – The history of India's own Boxing Day cricket match |url=https://thebridge.in/cricket/pongal-test-history-indias-boxing-day-cricket-match/ |website=The Bridge |date=13 January 2021 |access-date=20 February 2021}}</ref>
 
==Renovations==
In June 2010, reconstruction work of the stadium was taken up at the cost of {{INRConvert|175|c}}.<ref>{{cite news|title=N Srinivasan unanimously elected TNCA President|url=http://cricket.zeenews.com/fullstory.aspx?nid=21399|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707094319/http://cricket.zeenews.com/fullstory.aspx?nid=21399|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 July 2012|work=Zee News|date=28 June 2009|access-date=16 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Upgradation/Modernisation of M.A.Chidambaram Stadium|url=http://www.tnca.in/LiveSite/DisplayActivity.aspx|publisher=TNCA|access-date=16 October 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111019155218/http://www.tnca.in/LiveSite/DisplayActivity.aspx|archivedate=19 October 2011}}</ref> The plan consisted of constructing three new reinforced concrete stands designated I, J, and K accommodating 12,000 spectators and 24 hospitality boxes under translucent PTFE membrane roofs.<ref name="TOI_NewStandsReadyForODI">{{cite news|title=New Chepauk stands ready for Pakistan ODI|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|location=Chennai|date=19 December 2012|url = http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-19/top-stories/35913256_1_tnca-tamil-nadu-cricket-association-statutory-bodies|archive-url = https://archive.today/20130126075356/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-19/top-stories/35913256_1_tnca-tamil-nadu-cricket-association-statutory-bodies|url-status = dead|archive-date = 26 January 2013|access-date=25 December 2012}}</ref> [[Hopkins Architects]], [[London]] and Nataraj & Venkat Architects, [[Chennai]] were contracted by the [[Tamil Nadu Cricket Association]].<ref name="hopkins.co.uk" />
 
The renovation was completed in 2011 and the old roofing with pillars that often blocked the view in the old stadium were replaced by light quad conical roofing held together by cables. The stadium can currently accommodate 50,000 spectators. The stands are at a gradient of 36° and lets the sea breeze in to get the ground's traditional swing back.<ref>{{cite news|last=Dinakar|first=S.|title=Chepauk's new innings|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|location=Chennai|date=16 February 2011|url=http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article1461105.ece|access-date=16 October 2011}}</ref>


==Crowd==
On 31 March 2015, the [[Supreme Court of India|Supreme Court]] ruled that the renovation violates regulations relating to public safety.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/cricketnext/demolish-unauthorised-construction-in-ma-chidambaram-stadium-sc/537290-78.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150401051206/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/cricketnext/demolish-unauthorised-construction-in-ma-chidambaram-stadium-sc/537290-78.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 April 2015|title=Demolish unauthorised construction in MA Chidambaram stadium says SC|work=IBN Live|date=31 March 2015|access-date=26 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/cricketnews/supreme-court-orders-srinivasan-led-tn-cricket-body-to-demolish-three-chepauk-stands/article1-1332694.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150401214532/http://www.hindustantimes.com/cricketnews/supreme-court-orders-srinivasan-led-tn-cricket-body-to-demolish-three-chepauk-stands/article1-1332694.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 April 2015|title=Supreme court orders TN to demolish three cheupak stadiums|newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=1 April 2016|access-date=26 February 2016}}</ref> The court ruled that the parts of the renovation which violate the regulations must be demolished and until the appropriate planning permissions are issued and the demolition is complete, three stands (I, J, K) must remain sealed.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://zeenews.india.com/sports/cricket/demolish-unauthorised-construction-at-chepauk-stadium-sc_1570884.html|title=Demolish unauthorised construction at Chepauk says SC|work=Zee news|date=31 March 2015|access-date=26 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/chepauk-the-wait-for-planning-permissions/article7055516.ece|title=Chepauk waits for planning permissions|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=1 April 2015|access-date=26 February 2016}}</ref> After their construction, cricket matches took place in the stadium with the I, J, and K stands locked for spectators. The stands were finally de-sealed and opened in March 2020.<ref>{{Cite twitter |title=The I, J, K Stands at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium were de-sealed and opened today (Friday, 13 March, 2020). |user=tncacricket |number=1238490017590173697 |access-date=2020-08-18 |website=Twitter}}</ref>
The Chepauk crowd is known to be amongst the most appreciative in the country.<ref name="M A Chidambaram Stadium">{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/ground/58008.html|title=M A Chidambaram Stadium|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=19 March 2016}}</ref> The crowd gave a standing ovation to [[Saeed Anwar]] after scoring the highest ever [[One Day International|ODI]] score of 194 against India in 1997. The crowd was again appreciative when [[Pakistan cricket team|Pakistan]] won a Test match in [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 1998–99|1999]] and the Pakistani team made a lap of honour in appreciation of the spectators' sporting behaviour.<ref name="M A Chidambaram Stadium"/>


==Renovation==
In December 2021, the old Anna pavilion, Anna pavilion stand and MCC clubhouse were demolished to make way for a new pavilion and new stands.<ref name=ren>{{Cite web|last=Kumar|first=C Santhosh|date=2021-11-25|title=Renovated Chepauk stadium likely to be ready for new season|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/sports/in-other-news/251121/renovated-chepauk-stadium-likely-to-be-ready-for-new-season.html|access-date=2021-12-26|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref> This is expected to be complete in 2023. Along with this, temporary seating and standing are getting removed and permanent seating are installed bringing down the capacity to 40,000.<ref name=ren/> This is done at a cost of ₹139 crore ($16.9 million).  
[[File:New stands with fabric tensile rooves at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium.jpg|thumb|Newly renovated stands with fabric tensile roofs]]
In June 2009, reconstruction work of the stadium was taken up at the cost of {{INRConvert|175|c}}.<ref>{{cite news|title=N Srinivasan unanimously elected TNCA President|url=http://cricket.zeenews.com/fullstory.aspx?nid=21399|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707094319/http://cricket.zeenews.com/fullstory.aspx?nid=21399|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 July 2012|work=Zee News|date=28 June 2009|access-date=16 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Upgradation/Modernisation of M.A.Chidambaram Stadium|url=http://www.tnca.in/LiveSite/DisplayActivity.aspx|publisher=TNCA|access-date=16 October 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111019155218/http://www.tnca.in/LiveSite/DisplayActivity.aspx|archivedate=19 October 2011}}</ref> The plan consisted of constructing three new reinforced concrete stands designated I, J, and K accommodating 12,000 spectators and 24 hospitality boxes under translucent PTFE membrane roofs.<ref name="TOI_NewStandsReadyForODI">{{cite news|title=New Chepauk stands ready for Pakistan ODI|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|location=Chennai|date=19 December 2012|url = http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-19/top-stories/35913256_1_tnca-tamil-nadu-cricket-association-statutory-bodies|archive-url = https://archive.today/20130126075356/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-19/top-stories/35913256_1_tnca-tamil-nadu-cricket-association-statutory-bodies|url-status = dead|archive-date = 26 January 2013|access-date=25 December 2012}}</ref> [[Hopkins Architects]], [[London]] and Nataraj & Venkat Architects, [[Chennai]] were contracted by the [[Tamil Nadu Cricket Association]].<ref name="hopkins.co.uk"/>


The renovation was completed in 2011 and the old roofing with pillars that often blocked the view in the old stadium were replaced by light quad conical roofing held together by cables. The stadium can currently accommodate 50,000 spectators. The stands are at a gradient of 36° and lets the sea breeze in to get the ground's traditional swing back.<ref>{{cite news|last=Dinakar|first=S.|title=Chepauk's new innings|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|location=Chennai|date=16 February 2011|url=http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article1461105.ece|access-date=16 October 2011}}</ref>
The new stand which will house the Anna Pavilion at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium is set to be named after former Tamil Nadu chief minister [[M. Karunanidhi]]. A cutting-edge indoor training facility will be located on the ground floor of the redesigned Anna Pavilion. It will be inaugurated on March 17 2023 by the Tamil Nadu CM [[M. K. Stalin]] accompanied by [[Chennai Super Kings]] Captain [[MS Dhoni]]. At that time, a new Madras Cricket Club stand will also be completed.<ref>{{cite news |last= Chauhan |first= Anukul |date= 10 March 2023|title=Ahead of IND vs AUS Chennai ODI, CSK skipper MS Dhoni & Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin to inaugurate new stand at MA Chidambaram Stadium named after M Karunanidhi|url=https://www.insidesport.in/ipl-2023-ahead-of-ind-vs-aus-chennai-odi-csk-skipper-ms-dhoni-tamil-nadu-cm-mk-stalin-to-inaugurate-new-stand-at-ma-chidambaram-stadium-named-after-m-karunanidhi-on-march-17-check-all-details/|work= |location=InsideSport |access-date=10 March 2023}} </ref>


On 31 March 2015, the [[Supreme Court of India|Supreme Court]] ruled that the renovation violates regulations relating to public safety.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/cricketnext/demolish-unauthorised-construction-in-ma-chidambaram-stadium-sc/537290-78.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150401051206/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/cricketnext/demolish-unauthorised-construction-in-ma-chidambaram-stadium-sc/537290-78.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 April 2015|title=Demolish unauthorised construction in MA Chidambaram stadium says SC|work=IBN Live|date=31 March 2015|access-date=26 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/cricketnews/supreme-court-orders-srinivasan-led-tn-cricket-body-to-demolish-three-chepauk-stands/article1-1332694.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150401214532/http://www.hindustantimes.com/cricketnews/supreme-court-orders-srinivasan-led-tn-cricket-body-to-demolish-three-chepauk-stands/article1-1332694.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 April 2015|title=Supreme court orders TN to demolish three cheupak stadiums|newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=1 April 2016|access-date=26 February 2016}}</ref> The court ruled that the parts of the renovation which violate the regulations must be demolished and until the appropriate planning permissions are issued and the demolition is complete, three stands (I, J, K) must remain sealed.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://zeenews.india.com/sports/cricket/demolish-unauthorised-construction-at-chepauk-stadium-sc_1570884.html|title=Demolish unauthorised construction at Chepauk says SC|work=Zee news|date=31 March 2015|access-date=26 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/chepauk-the-wait-for-planning-permissions/article7055516.ece|title=Chepauk waits for planning permissions|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=1 April 2015|access-date=26 February 2016}}</ref> After their construction, cricket matches took place in the stadium with the I, J, and K stands locked for spectators. The stands were finally de-sealed and opened in March 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=https://twitter.com/tncacricket/status/1238490017590173697|url=https://twitter.com/tncacricket/status/1238490017590173697|access-date=2020-08-18|website=Twitter}}</ref>
The TNCA has created an exception to honour the deceased five-time CM Karunanidhi, even though none of the stands are named after any former player, administrator, or politician. He died in 2018. Karunanidhi had a regular presence at games at Chepauk throughout his political career. He was elected as an MLA there during his last two terms as chief minister.


==Lease==
==Lease==
The total area of the stadium is 752,000 square feet. This is under lease agreement between government and the association. In April 2015, the lease agreement between the government and association lapsed.
The total area of the stadium is {{convert|752,000|sqft|order=flip}}. This is under lease agreement between government and the association. In April 2015, the lease agreement between the government and association lapsed.<ref name="lease">[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tnca-owes-government-rs-2081-crore-rent-for-chepauk-stadium/articleshow/59677888.cms TNCA owes government Rs 2,081 crore rent for Chepauk stadium]</ref>
<ref name="lease">[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tnca-owes-government-rs-2081-crore-rent-for-chepauk-stadium/articleshow/59677888.cms TNCA owes government Rs 2,081 crore rent for Chepauk stadium]</ref>
In November 2019, the lease period of the stadium was extended by the Tamil Nadu government for 21 years from 2015.
In November 2019, the lease period of the stadium was extended by the Tamil Nadu government for 21 years from 2015.
==Notable events==
==Notable events==
* The first match of the [[Ranji Trophy]] was held on 4 November 1934 between [[Tamil Nadu cricket team|Madras]] and [[Karnataka cricket team|Mysore]] at Chepauk.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/15/15236.html|title=Scorecard, Madras v Mysore|publisher=cricketarchive.com|access-date=19 March 2016}}</ref> [[M J Gopalan]] of Madras bowled the first ball to N Curtis.
* The first match of the [[Ranji Trophy]] was held on 4 November 1934 between [[Tamil Nadu cricket team|Madras]] and [[Karnataka cricket team|Mysore]] at Chepauk.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/15/15236.html|title=Scorecard, Madras v Mysore|publisher=cricketarchive.com|access-date=19 March 2016}}</ref> [[M J Gopalan]] of Madras bowled the first ball to N Curtis.
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* The second ever [[Tied Test]] in cricket history was played here between [[Australian cricket team in India in 1986–87|India and Australia in 1986]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|title=Where history is made|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/travel/content/current/story/482178.html|access-date=16 October 2011}}</ref>
* The second ever [[Tied Test]] in cricket history was played here between [[Australian cricket team in India in 1986–87|India and Australia in 1986]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|title=Where history is made|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/travel/content/current/story/482178.html|access-date=16 October 2011}}</ref>
* [[Sunil Gavaskar]] scored his 30th test match century in 1983 breaking [[Don Bradman]]'s record for most centuries in test cricket.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131228/sports-cricket/article/when-sunil-gavaskar-upstaged-don-bradman|title=When Gavaskar upstaged Bradman|newspaper=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=28 December 2013|access-date=19 March 2016}}</ref>
* [[Sunil Gavaskar]] scored his 30th test match century in 1983 breaking [[Don Bradman]]'s record for most centuries in test cricket.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131228/sports-cricket/article/when-sunil-gavaskar-upstaged-don-bradman|title=When Gavaskar upstaged Bradman|newspaper=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=28 December 2013|access-date=19 March 2016}}</ref>
*[[Narendra Hirwani]]'s 8 wickets for 61 runs against the West Indies in January 1988 are the best [[Bowling analysis|bowling figures]] by an Indian on Test début and the third overall.<ref>{{cite web|title=Records / Test matches / Bowling records / Best figures in a innings on debut|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283346.html|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=3 December 2014}}</ref> As of December 2014, he is the only Indian cricketer to take ten or more wickets in Test debut. Hirwani's figures of 16 wickets for 136 runs in the match are a record for any bowler on début.<ref>{{cite web|title=Records / Test matches / Bowling records / Best figures in a match on debut|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283352.html|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=3 December 2014}}</ref>
*[[Narendra Hirwani]]'s 8 wickets for 61 runs against the West Indies in January 1988 are the best [[Bowling analysis|bowling figures]] by an Indian on Test début and the third overall.<ref>{{cite web|title=Records / Test matches / Bowling records / Best figures in a innings on debut|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283346.html|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=2 July 2023}}</ref> As of July 2023, he is the only Indian cricketer to take ten or more wickets in Test debut. Hirwani's figures of 16 wickets for 136 runs in the match are a record for any bowler on début.<ref>{{cite web|title=Records / Test matches / Bowling records / Best figures in a match on debut|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283352.html|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=2 July 2023}}</ref>
* [[Saeed Anwar]] of [[Pakistan cricket team|Pakistan]] scored 194 against India in 1997, the highest ODI score at that time.<ref name="Sachin's_200">{{cite news|author=PTI|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/series-tournaments/south-africa-in-india-2010/top-stories/Sachin-becomes-first-batsman-to-score-200-in-an-ODI/articleshow/5611817.cms|title=Sachin becomes first batsman to score 200 in an ODI|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=24 February 2010 |access-date=24 November 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricketworld4u.com/articles/sachin-becomes-1st-batsman-to-score-200-3510.php|title=Sachin break Anwar's Record|publisher=Cricketworld4u.com|access-date=24 November 2010|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100506081814/http://www.cricketworld4u.com/articles/sachin-becomes-1st-batsman-to-score-200-3510.php|archivedate=6 May 2010}}</ref>   
* [[Saeed Anwar]] of [[Pakistan cricket team|Pakistan]] scored 194 against India in 1997, the highest ODI score at that time.<ref name="Sachin's_200">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/series-tournaments/south-africa-in-india-2010/top-stories/Sachin-becomes-first-batsman-to-score-200-in-an-ODI/articleshow/5611817.cms|title=Sachin becomes first batsman to score 200 in an ODI|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=24 February 2010 |access-date=24 November 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricketworld4u.com/articles/sachin-becomes-1st-batsman-to-score-200-3510.php|title=Sachin break Anwar's Record|publisher=Cricketworld4u.com|access-date=24 November 2010|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100506081814/http://www.cricketworld4u.com/articles/sachin-becomes-1st-batsman-to-score-200-3510.php|archivedate=6 May 2010}}</ref>   
* On 15 October 2004, [[Shane Warne]] surpassed [[Muttiah Muralitharan]]'s tally of 532 Test wickets to become the highest wicket taker during the time.
* On 15 October 2004, [[Shane Warne]] surpassed [[Muttiah Muralitharan]]'s tally of 532 Test wickets to become the highest wicket taker during the time.
* [[Virender Sehwag]] scored 319 against South Africa, in the home series in April 2008 in the first Test at M A Chidambaram Stadium in [[Chennai]], having reached 300 off just 278 balls, the fastest triple century in test history. Sehwag became only the third batsman after [[Donald Bradman]] and [[Brian Lara]] to score two triple centuries in Test Cricket. He scored 257 runs the third day of the match, which was the most runs scored by an individual batsman on a single day of a Test match since 1954, when [[Denis Compton]] made 273 runs on the second day of the [[Nottingham]] Test against Pakistan.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://content-ind.cricinfo.com/india/content/story/344333.html|title=The day the records tumbled|work=ESPN Cricinfo|date = 17 April 2008|access-date=19 March 2016}}</ref>
* [[Virender Sehwag]] scored 319 against South Africa, in the home series in April 2008 in the first Test at M A Chidambaram Stadium in [[Chennai]], having reached 300 off just 278 balls, the fastest triple century in test history. Sehwag became only the third batsman after [[Donald Bradman]] and [[Brian Lara]] to score two triple centuries in Test Cricket. He scored 257 runs the third day of the match, which was the most runs scored by an individual batsman on a single day of a Test match since 1954, when [[Denis Compton]] made 273 runs on the second day of the [[Nottingham]] Test against Pakistan.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://content-ind.cricinfo.com/india/content/story/344333.html|title=The day the records tumbled|work=ESPN Cricinfo|date = 17 April 2008|access-date=19 March 2016}}</ref>
*[[Rahul Dravid]] completed 10,000 test runs in Chepauk Stadium against South Africa in the same match where Sehwag scored 319. Rahul Dravid eventually made a 100 in that test innings as well.  
*[[Rahul Dravid]] completed 10,000 test runs in Chepauk Stadium against South Africa in the same match where Sehwag scored 319. Rahul Dravid eventually made a 100 in that test innings as well.
* [[Sachin Tendulkar]] has scored more runs in Chepauk than any other venue in India with 876 runs in nine Tests at an average of 87.60.<ref>{{cite news|title = India v England, 1st Test, Chennai, 5th day: A fourth-innings special|url = http://content-ind.cricinfo.com/indveng/content/current/story/382317.html|work=ESPN Cricinfo|date=15 December 2008|access-date = 25 January 2009}}</ref>
* [[Sachin Tendulkar]] has scored more runs in Chepauk than any other venue in India with 876 runs in nine Tests at an average of 87.60.<ref>{{cite news|title = India v England, 1st Test, Chennai, 5th day: A fourth-innings special|url = http://content-ind.cricinfo.com/indveng/content/current/story/382317.html|work=ESPN Cricinfo|date=15 December 2008|access-date = 25 January 2009}}</ref>
* On 22 March 2001, India defeated Australia by 2 wickets to clinch the [[Border Gavaskar Trophy]] following India's win in Kolkata which ended the 16 match winning streak of Australia in test matches.
* On 22 March 2001, India defeated Australia by 2 wickets to clinch the [[Border Gavaskar Trophy]] following India's win in Kolkata which ended the 16 match winning streak of Australia in test matches.
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*[[Mahendra Singh Dhoni]] scored 224 in the 1st test against Australia in the home series on 24 February 2013. He is the first Indian Wicket-keeper Batsman to score a Double Century in Test Cricket and 7th Wicket-keeper in Test Cricket to do so. India finished the innings on 572.
*[[Mahendra Singh Dhoni]] scored 224 in the 1st test against Australia in the home series on 24 February 2013. He is the first Indian Wicket-keeper Batsman to score a Double Century in Test Cricket and 7th Wicket-keeper in Test Cricket to do so. India finished the innings on 572.
*[[Karun Nair]] scored 303* not out in the 5th test against England in the home series on 19 December 2016. India declared in the innings on 759–7, their highest team total. He became the 6th youngest batsman to score 300 and the 2nd Indian (after Virender Sehwag) to do so.
*[[Karun Nair]] scored 303* not out in the 5th test against England in the home series on 19 December 2016. India declared in the innings on 759–7, their highest team total. He became the 6th youngest batsman to score 300 and the 2nd Indian (after Virender Sehwag) to do so.
*[[Joe Root]] scored 218 (337) in the 1st test against India in [[English cricket team in India in 2020–21|their away series]] on 6 February 2021. This made him score the highest score by an English cricketer in India, and also the highest score in the 100th test of any individual.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sportstar|first=Team|title=IND vs ENG: Joe Root scores 200 in 100th Test, breaks multiple records|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/india-vs-england/news/ind-vs-eng-1st-test-chennai-joe-root-100th-test-200-double-century-hundred-records-broken-runs/article33766757.ece|access-date=2021-02-07|website=Sportstar|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Joe Root]] scored 218 (337) in the 1st test against India in [[English cricket team in India in 2020–21|their away series]] on 6 February 2021. This made him score the highest score by an English cricketer in India, and also the highest score in the 100th test of any individual.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ind vs Eng: Joe Root scores 200 in 100th Test, breaks multiple records|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/india-vs-england/news/ind-vs-eng-1st-test-chennai-joe-root-100th-test-200-double-century-hundred-records-broken-runs/article33766757.ece|access-date=2021-02-07|website=Sportstar|language=en}}</ref>


{{wide image|The new and old stands at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium.jpg|1050px|A panoramic view of the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium showing all the stands.}}
{{wide image|Ma ChidambaramStadium panaroma.jpg|1050px|A panoramic view of the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium}}


==Statistics and Records==
==Statistics and Records==
===International Cricket Matches===
 
=== International Cricket Matches ===
 
===Test Batting Records===
{{Main|List of international cricket centuries at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium}}
 
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===Test Batting Records===
{{Main|List of international cricket centuries at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium}}
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==Cricket World Cup==
==Cricket World Cup==
This stadium has hosted 7 Men's [[One Day International]] matches across 3 [[Cricket World Cup|world cups]]. In addition, the stadium has also hosted a semifinal in the 1997 Women's Cricket World Cup.
This stadium has hosted 12 Men's [[One Day International]] matches across 4 [[Cricket World Cup|World cup]] editions. In addition, the stadium has also hosted a semifinal in the 1997 Women's Cricket World Cup.


The World cup matches hosted by this stadium are as follows:
The World cup matches hosted by this stadium are as follows:


===Men's ODI Cricket World Cup===
===Men's Cricket World Cup===
'''1987 Cricket World Cup'''
===1987 Cricket World Cup===
{{Main|1987 Cricket World Cup}}


{{Cricket Match Summary
{{Limited overs matches
  | date = 9 October 1987
  | date = 9 October 1987
  | team1 = {{cr-rt|AUS}}
  | team1 = {{cr-rt|AUS}}
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  | result = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/150630.html Australia won by 1 run]
  | result = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/150630.html Australia won by 1 run]
  | scorecard = [http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/65093.html Scorecard]
  | scorecard = [http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/65093.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[MA Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chepauk]], [[Madras]]
  | umpires = [[David Archer (umpire)|David Archer]] and [[Dickie Bird]]
  | umpires = [[David Archer (umpire)|David Archer]] and [[Dickie Bird]]
  | motm = [[Geoff Marsh]]
  | motm = [[Geoff Marsh]]
}}
}}
 
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{{Cricket Match Summary
  | date = 13 October 1987
  | date = 13 October 1987
  | team1 = {{cr-rt|AUS}}
  | team1 = {{cr-rt|AUS}}
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  | result = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/150632.html Australia won by 96 runs]
  | result = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/150632.html Australia won by 96 runs]
  | scorecard = [http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/65096.html Scorecard]
  | scorecard = [http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/65096.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[MA Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chepauk]], [[Madras]]
  | umpires = [[Khizer Hayat]] and [[David Shepherd (umpire)|David Shepherd]]
  | umpires = [[Khizer Hayat]] and [[David Shepherd (umpire)|David Shepherd]]
  | motm =  
  | motm = [[Steve Waugh]]
}}
}}


'''1996 Cricket World Cup'''
===1996 Cricket World Cup===
{{Main|1996 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Main|1996 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Cricket Match Summary
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  | date = 11 March 1996
  | date = 11 March 1996
  | team1 = {{cr-rt|NZL}}
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  | score2 = 289/4 (47.5 overs)
  | score2 = 289/4 (47.5 overs)
  | team2 = {{cr|AUS}}
  | team2 = {{cr|AUS}}
| runs1 = [[Chris Harris (cricketer)|Chris Harris]] 130 (124)
| wickets1 = [[Glenn McGrath]] 2/50 (9 overs)
| runs2 = [[Mark Waugh]] 110 (112)
| wickets2 = [[Dion Nash]] 1/44 (9 overs)
  | result = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/151231.html Australia won by 6 wickets]
  | result = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/151231.html Australia won by 6 wickets]
  | scorecard = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/65189.html Scorecard]
  | scorecard = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/65189.html Scorecard]
  | venue = [[MA Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chepauk]], [[Chennai]]
  | umpires = [[Cyril Mitchley]] and [[Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan|S. Venkataraghavan]]
| motm = [[Mark Waugh]]
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'''2011 Cricket World Cup'''
===2011 Cricket World Cup===
{{Main|2011 Cricket World Cup}}
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{{Cricket Match Summary
  | date = 20 February 2011
  | date = 20 February 2011
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| time = 09:30
  | team1 = {{cr-rt|KEN}}
  | team1 = {{cr-rt|KEN}}
  | score1 = 69 (23.5 overs)
  | score1 = 69 (23.5 overs)
  | score2 = 72/0 (8 overs)
  | score2 = 72/0 (8 overs)
  | team2 = {{cr|NZL}}
  | team2 = {{cr|NZL}}
  | result = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/content/story/502044.html New Zealand won by 10 wickets]
  | runs1 = [[Rakep Patel]] 16[[not out|*]] (23)
  | scorecard = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/engine/match/433559.html Scorecard]
| wickets1 = [[Hamish Bennett]] 4/16 (5 overs)
  | venue = [[MA Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chepauk]], [[Chennai]]
| runs2 = [[Martin Guptill]] 39[[not out|*]] (32)
| wickets2 = [[Thomas Odoyo]] 0/25 (3 overs)
| result = New Zealand won by 10 wickets
  | report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/engine/match/433559.html Scorecard]
  | venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = [[Marais Erasmus]] (SA) and [[Rod Tucker]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Hamish Bennett]] (NZ)
| toss = Kenya won the toss and elected to bat.
| rain =
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{{Cricket Match Summary
The first match of Group A saw [[Kenya cricket team|Kenya]] taking on the [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]]ers. Kenya won the toss and elected to bat first on a pitch which seemed to have a lot of runs. However, the New Zealanders started very well, restricting the Kenyans for runs throughout the first 6 overs. The pressure paid off as [[Tim Southee]] trapped [[Alex Obanda]] in front with the score at 16 after 7 overs. Fellow opener [[Seren Waters]] and [[Collins Obuya]] tried to rebuild but [[Hamish Bennett]] came into the attack and got Waters lbw to make the score 40/2. Bennett then ripped through the Kenyan batting and got 3 more wickets in double-quick time to reduce the Kenyans to 49/5. The shattered Kenyans then folded, with only [[Rakep Patel]] offering resistance with 16 not out as Southee and [[Jacob Oram]] finished off the tail to get Kenya all out for 69 in 23.5 overs.
 
The New Zealand openers started off quickly in their small chase, with [[Martin Guptill]] doing most of the early scoring. [[Brendon McCullum]] was bowled off a free hit but got into his stride and finished off the game with two successive boundaries, as New Zealand reached their target in just eight overs without losing any wicket, to complete a ten-wicket win.
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  | date = 6 March 2011
  | date = 6 March 2011
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| time = 09:30
  | team1 = {{cr-rt|ENG}}
  | team1 = {{cr-rt|ENG}}
  | score1 = 171 (45.4 overs)
  | score1 = 171 (45.4 overs)  
  | score2 = 165 (47.4 overs)
  | score2 = 165 (47.4 overs)
  | team2 = {{cr|RSA}}
  | team2 = {{cr|RSA}}
  | result = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/content/story/504435.html England won by 6 runs]
  | runs1 = [[Ravi Bopara]] 60 (98)
  | scorecard = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/engine/match/433579.html Scorecard]
| wickets1 = [[Imran Tahir]] 4/38 (8.4 overs)
  | venue = [[MA Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chepauk]], [[Chennai]]
| runs2 = [[Hashim Amla]] 42 (51)
| wickets2 = [[Stuart Broad]] 4/15 (6.4 overs)
| result = England won by 6 runs
  | report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/engine/match/433579.html Scorecard]
  | venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = [[Amiesh Saheba]] (Ind) and [[Simon Taufel]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Ravi Bopara]] (Eng)
| toss = England won the toss and elected to bat.
| rain =
}}
}}
England batted first and lost the wickets of [[Andrew Strauss]] and [[Kevin Pietersen]] in the first over.<ref name="EngSA">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/9415627.stm |first=Jamie |last=Lillywhite |title=Cricket World Cup: England stun South Africa in Chennai |accessdate=2010-03-11|publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> [[Jonathan Trott]] and [[Ravi Bopara]] put on a partnership worth 99 runs, but England finished all out for 171, with four overs still remaining. In reply, South Africa reached 124 with the loss of just three wickets, but then lost the next four wickets inside five overs for three runs.<ref name="EngSA" /> [[Stuart Broad]] took the final two wickets, to give England victory by six runs.


{{Cricket Match Summary
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{{Limited overs matches
  | date = 17 March 2011
  | date = 17 March 2011
  | daynight = yes
  | daynight = yes
| time = 14:30
  | team1 = {{cr-rt|ENG}}
  | team1 = {{cr-rt|ENG}}
  | score1 = 243 (48.4 overs)
  | score1 = 243 (48.4 overs)
  | score2 = 225 (44.4 overs)
  | score2 = 225 (44.4 overs)
  | team2 = {{cr|WIN}}
  | team2 = {{cr|WIN}}
  | result = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/content/story/506646.html England won by 18 runs]
  | runs1 = [[Jonathan Trott]] 47 (38)
  | scorecard = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup201/engine/match/433593.html Scorecard]
| wickets1 = [[Andre Russell]] 4/49 (8 overs)
  | venue = [[MA Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chepauk]], [[Chennai]]
| runs2 = [[Andre Russell]] 49 (46)
| wickets2 = [[James Tredwell]] 4/48 (10 overs)
| result = England won by 18 runs
  | report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/engine/match/433593.html Scorecard]
  | venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = [[Steve Davis (umpire)|Steve Davis]] (Aus) and [[Bruce Oxenford]] (Aus)
| motm = [[James Tredwell]] (Eng)
| toss = England won the toss and elected to bat.
| rain =
}}
}}
 
England had to win the game to have any realistic chance of going through to the quarter-finals, and 243 all out looked like a difficult score to defend, especially with the poor fielding that had plagued England throughout the tournament. However, the West Indies collapsed to 225 all out, after a spectacular run out by Matt Prior.
{{Cricket Match Summary
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{{Limited overs matches
  | date = 20 March 2011
  | date = 20 March 2011
  | daynight = yes
  | daynight = yes
| time = 14:30
  | team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
  | team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
  | score1 = 268 (49.1 overs)
  | score1 = 268 (49.1 overs)
  | score2 = 188 (43 overs)
  | score2 = 188 (43 overs)
  | team2 = {{cr|WIN}}
  | team2 = {{cr|WIN}}
  | result = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/content/story/507223.html India won by 80 runs]
  | runs1 = [[Yuvraj Singh]] 113 (123)
  | scorecard = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup201/engine/match/433599.html Scorecard]
| wickets1 = [[Ravi Rampaul]] 5/51 (10 overs)
  | venue = [[MA Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chepauk]], [[Chennai]]
| runs2 = [[Devon Smith]] 81 (97)
| wickets2 = [[Zaheer Khan]] 3/26 (6 overs)
| result = India won by 80 runs
  | report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/engine/match/433599.html Scorecard]
  | venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = [[Steve Davis (umpire)|Steve Davis]] (Aus) and [[Simon Taufel]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Yuvraj Singh]] (Ind)
| toss = India won the toss and elected to bat.
| rain =
}}
}}
[[Virender Sehwag]] did not play due to knee problems.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}}


===Women's ODI Cricket World Cup===
===2023 Cricket World Cup===
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 8 October 2023
| time = 14:00
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AUS}}
| team2 = {{cr|IND}}
| score1 = 199 (49.3 overs)
| runs1 = [[Steve Smith (cricketer)|Steve Smith]] 46 (71)
| wickets1 = [[Ravindra Jadeja]] 3/28 (10 overs)
| score2 = 201/4 (41.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[K. L. Rahul]] 97[[not out|*]] (115)
| wickets2 = [[Josh Hazlewood]] 3/38 (9 overs)
| result = India won by 6 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384396.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = [[Chris Gaffaney]] (NZ) and [[Richard Kettleborough]] (Eng)
| motm = [[K. L. Rahul]] (Ind)
| toss = Australia won the toss and elected to bat.
| round =
| rain =
| notes = [[David Warner (cricketer)|David Warner]] (Aus) broke the record held by [[Sachin Tendulkar]] and [[AB de Villiers]] (20 each) for the fastest to reach 1,000 runs in World Cups, in terms of innings (19).<ref name="AUSINDrecords">{{cite web |title=By the numbers: Records broken as Starc, Warner and Kohli hit new heights |url=https://www.cricketworldcup.com/news/3731495 |website=cricketworldcup.com |access-date=9 October 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Mitchell Starc]] (Aus) broke [[Lasith Malinga]]'s record (25) for the fastest to reach 50 wickets in World Cups, in terms of innings (19).<ref name="AUSINDrecords"/>
}}
Australia came into the match with a 8–4 record against India in World Cups.<ref>{{cite web |title=India vs Australia, World Cup 2023 Match 5: IND vs AUS head-to-head record and form guide |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/india-vs-australia-world-cup-2023-match-5-ind-vs-aus-head-to-head-record-and-form-guide-101696699742456.html |website=Hindustan Times |access-date=9 October 2023 |language=en |date=8 October 2023}}</ref> They started off strong with the bat and were 74/1 before a fluent [[David Warner (cricketer)|David Warner]] (41) was dismissed caught and bowled by [[Kuldeep Yadav]].<ref name="AUSINDbbc">{{cite web |title=Kohli inspires India to victory over Australia |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/67045801 |website=BBC Sport |access-date=9 October 2023}}</ref> Fellow spinner [[Ravindra Jadeja]] then claimed three wickets in a space of eleven deliveries reducing Australia to 119/5.<ref name="INDAUStg">{{cite web |last1=Vasu |first1=Anand |title=Kohli and Rahul work magic as India make dream start against Australia |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/oct/08/kohli-and-rahul-work-magic-as-india-make-dream-start-against-australia |website=The Guardian |access-date=9 October 2023 |date=8 October 2023}}</ref> Top-scorer [[Steve Smith (cricketer)|Steve Smith]]'s outside edge was beaten by a Jadeja delivery turning enough to hit his [[Wicket|off stump]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Kohli, Rahul combine as India start World Cup campaign in style |url=https://www.cricketworldcup.com/news/3728860 |website=cricketworldcup.com |access-date=9 October 2023 |language=en}}</ref> Captain [[Pat Cummins]] and [[Mitchell Starc]]'s late hitting took their team to 199.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rahul, Kohli guide India home after early scare on tricky track |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-cricket-world-cup-2023-24-1367856/india-vs-australia-5th-match-1384396/match-report |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=9 October 2023 |language=en |date=8 October 2023}}</ref> Controlled bowling effort by India meant a total of 171 [[Glossary of cricket terms#D|dot balls]] were bowled.<ref name="INDAUStg"/> India's start with the bat was historically poor — three of their top four were dismissed without scoring — a first for them. While Starc took [[Ishan Kishan]]'s wicket, fellow paceman [[Josh Hazlewood]] claimed [[Rohit Sharma]] and [[Shreyas Iyer]], reducing India to two for three. [[Virat Kohli]] (85) made the best of his dropped catch in the eighth over by [[Mitchell Marsh]] and added 165 runs for the fourth wicket with [[K. L. Rahul]], the highest fourth wicket partnership for India in World Cups.<ref name="AUSINDrecords"/> Both consistently rotated strike and scored only 14 fours and two sixes between them, helping their team reach the target with 8.4 overs remaining.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kohli makes Australia pay for Marsh error in World Cup opener |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-08/cricket-world-cup-australia-india-scorecentre/102938010 |website=ABC News |access-date=9 October 2023 |language=en-AU |date=8 October 2023}}</ref><ref name="AUSINDbbc"/>
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{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 13 October 2023
| time = 14:00
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|BAN}}
| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}
| score1 = 245/9 (50 overs)
| runs1 = [[Mushfiqur Rahim]] 66 (75)
| wickets1 = [[Lockie Ferguson]] 3/49 (10 overs)
| score2 = 248/2 (42.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand cricketer)|Daryl Mitchell]] 89[[not out|*]] (67)
| wickets2 = [[Mustafizur Rahman]] 1/36 (8 overs)
| result = New Zealand won by 8 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384402.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = [[Kumar Dharmasena]] (SL) and [[Nitin Menon]] (Ind)
| motm = [[Lockie Ferguson]] (NZ)
| toss = New Zealand won the toss and elected to field.
| round =
| rain =
| notes = [[Trent Boult]] surpassed [[Kyle Mills]] to become the fastest New Zealand bowler to claim 200 wickets in ODIs, in terms of matches (107), and third overall.<ref>{{cite web |title=World Cup 2023: Trent Boult becomes the 3rd fastest bowler to complete 200 ODI wickets |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/new-zealand-vs-bangladesh-trent-boult-milestone-chennai-fastest-200-wickets-2448570-2023-10-13 |website=India Today |access-date=13 October 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 23 October 2023
| time = 14:00
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|PAK}}
| team2 = {{cr|AFG}}
| score1 = 282/7 (50 overs)
| runs1 = [[Babar Azam]] 74 (92)
| wickets1 = [[Noor Ahmad]] 3/49 (10 overs)
| score2 = 286/2 (49 overs)
| runs2 = [[Ibrahim Zadran]] 87 (113)
| wickets2 = [[Hasan Ali (cricketer)|Hasan Ali]] 1/44 (10 overs)
| result = Afghanistan won by 8 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384413.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = [[Paul Reiffel]] (Aus) and [[Rod Tucker]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Ibrahim Zadran]] (Afg)
| toss = Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat.
| round =
| rain =
| notes = This was Pakistan's first defeat against Afghanistan in International cricket history.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/pak-vs-afg-afghanistan-chase-down-283-to-register-first-ever-odi-win-vs-pakistan-2452813-2023-10-23|title=PAK vs AFG, World Cup 2023: Afghanistan chase down 283 to register first-ever ODI win over Pakistan|work=India Today|access-date= 23 October 2023}}</ref>
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 27 October 2023
| time = 14:00
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|PAK}}
| team2 = {{cr|SA}}
| score1 =
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| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384417.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = [[Paul Reiffel]] (Aus) and [[Alex Wharf]] (Eng)
| motm =
| toss =
| round =
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===Women's Cricket World Cup===
{{Main|1997 Women's Cricket World Cup}}
{{Main|1997 Women's Cricket World Cup}}
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  | report = [http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/66988.html Scorecard]
| venue = M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, [[Chepauk]]
  | umpires = N Muralidaran and P Venkatesan
  | umpires = N Muralidaran and P Venkatesan
  | motm = [[Debbie Hockley]] (NZ)
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==Gallery==
<gallery mode="packed" heights="134">
File:MA Chidambaram Stadium in the Night.JPG|M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in the night
File:Chepauk during a IPL match in 2013.jpg|M. A. Chidambaram Stadium during an [[Chennai Super Kings]] vs [[Kolkata Knight Riders]] match
File:New stands with fabric tensile rooves at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium.jpg|Newly renovated stands with fabric tensile roofs
File:M.A.Chidambaram Stadium.jpg|M. A. Chidambaram Stadium
File:Panaroma View During India VS Pakistan ODI Match.jpg|M. A. Chidambaram Stadium during an [[India cricket|India]] vs [[Pakistan Cricket Board|Pakistan]] [[One Day International|ODI]] match
File:M.A.Chidambaram Stadium before IND vs AUS 3rd ODI 2023.jpg|M. A. Chidambaram Stadium before [[India national cricket team|India]] vs [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] 3rd [[One Day International|ODI]] match in the [[Australian cricket team in India in 2022–23#ODI_series|2022-23 Series]]
File:M. A. Chidambaram Stadium Aerial at Night during Cricket World Cup 2023.jpg|M. A. Chidambaram Stadium Aerial view during [[India national cricket team|India]] vs [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] at the [[2023 Cricket World Cup|ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023]]
</gallery>


==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of Test cricket grounds]]
*[[List of Test cricket grounds]]
*[[List of international cricket five-wicket hauls at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]]
*[[List of international cricket five-wicket hauls at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]]
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*[https://twsportsking.com/aaj-ke-match-ki-pitch-report/ Today Match Pitch Reports]
 


==References==
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M. A. Chidambaram Stadium
Chepauk Stadium
MA Chidambaram Stadium In the Night during a CSK Game.jpg
The M. A. Chidambaram Stadium
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium is located in India
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium
The venue in India
Former namesMadras cricket club ground
AddressChennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, India
Chennai
India
LocationChepauk, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates13°03′46″N 80°16′46″E / 13.06278°N 80.27944°E / 13.06278; 80.27944
Public transitChennai Metro logo.svg Template:Rcb at Government Estate
Indian Railways Suburban Railway Logo.svg at Chepauk
OwnerTamil Nadu Cricket Association
OperatorTamil Nadu Cricket Association
TypeStadium
Genre(s)Sporting events
Seating typeAll seaters Stadium seating
Capacity50,000[1]
Field shapeRound
Surfacegrass
Construction
ArchitectEast Coast Constructions
Hopkins Architects, London[2]
Chepauk Stadium
Lord's of India
Ground information
Establishment1916; 109 years ago (1916)
TenantsChennai Super Kings (2008 - present)
Tamil Nadu cricket team (1930 - present)
India national cricket team (1934 - present)
End names
KMK Stand End
V Pattabhiraman Gate End
International information
First Test10–13 February 1934:
 India v  England
Last Test13–17 February 2021:
 India v  England
First ODI9 October 1987:
 India v  Australia
Last ODI13 October 2023:
 New Zealand v  Bangladesh
First T20I11 September 2012:
 India v  New Zealand
Last T20I11 November 2018:
 India v  West Indies
Only women's Test7–9 November 1976:
 India v  West Indies
First WODI23 February 1984:
 India v  Australia
Last WODI5 March 2007:
 Australia v  New Zealand
First WT20I23 March 2016:
 South Africa v  Ireland
Last WT20I27 March 2016:
 England v  Pakistan
Team information
Tamil Nadu (1916–present)
India (1934-present)
Tamil Nadu women's cricket team
As of 22 March 2023
Source: ESPNcricinfo

Muthiah Annamalai Chidambaram Stadium, commonly known as the Chepauk Stadium, is a cricket stadium in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.[3] Established in 1916, it is the second oldest cricket stadium in the country after Eden Gardens in Kolkata. [4]

Formerly known as Madras Cricket Club Ground, the stadium is named after M. A. Chidambaram Chettiar, former president of BCCI and Head of TNCA. It is the home ground of the Tamil Nadu cricket team and the Indian Premier League team Chennai Super Kings. Chepauk hosted its first Test match on 10 February 1934, the first Ranji Trophy match in 1936 and the Indian cricket team's first test victory in 1952 against England. The 1986 India-Australia match held at Chepauk was only the second ever Tied Test in the history of the game.

Location[edit]

The stadium is located at Chepauk, a few hundred meters from Marina beach along the Bay of Bengal. The stadium can be accessed from Wallajah Road in the north, Babu Jagjivanram Road in the west and Pycrofts Road in the south. The stadium is connected through the Chennai Metro by the Government Estate station. It is also connected through the Chepauk MRTS railway station which lies on the Chennai Beach—Velachery section of the Chennai MRTS. The Buckingham Canal runs tangentially to the north side of the stadium.

Chepauk stadium is located across Chepauk Palace, the official residence of the Nawab of Arcot from 1768 to 1855. The stadium site used to be part of the palace grounds of the Chepauk Palace. Three Indo Saracenic style pillars at the entrance of the stadium are the last remnants of the association with the erstwhile palace grounds. The pillars are not built by the state cricket associtare dated back to the rule of Nawab Muhammed Ali Khan Wallajah[4][5]

History[edit]

In 1859, Madras Presidency acquired Chepauk palace in an auction for ₹589,000.[6][7] In 1865, the government gave permission to build a pavilion at the palace grounds to Madras Cricket Club. The pavilion was finished in 1866. The pavilion was reconstructed in 1892[8] and was utilized till 1982 when it was demolished as part of the stadium renovation.[7]

Chepauk Stadium was established in 1916 and has been the home venue of the Tamil Nadu cricket team ever since.[9] It is the second oldest cricket stadium in the country after Eden Gardens in Kolkata, still holding all international cricket matches. Bombay Gymkhana being the first is not in use for international cricket.

From 1960 to 1988, Chennai hosted a Test match in the second week of January which was termed the Pongal Test, as it coincided with the Pongal harvest festival.[10][11]

Renovations[edit]

In June 2010, reconstruction work of the stadium was taken up at the cost of ₹175 crore (US$20 million).[12][13] The plan consisted of constructing three new reinforced concrete stands designated I, J, and K accommodating 12,000 spectators and 24 hospitality boxes under translucent PTFE membrane roofs.[14] Hopkins Architects, London and Nataraj & Venkat Architects, Chennai were contracted by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association.[2]

The renovation was completed in 2011 and the old roofing with pillars that often blocked the view in the old stadium were replaced by light quad conical roofing held together by cables. The stadium can currently accommodate 50,000 spectators. The stands are at a gradient of 36° and lets the sea breeze in to get the ground's traditional swing back.[15]

On 31 March 2015, the Supreme Court ruled that the renovation violates regulations relating to public safety.[16][17] The court ruled that the parts of the renovation which violate the regulations must be demolished and until the appropriate planning permissions are issued and the demolition is complete, three stands (I, J, K) must remain sealed.[18][19] After their construction, cricket matches took place in the stadium with the I, J, and K stands locked for spectators. The stands were finally de-sealed and opened in March 2020.[20]

In December 2021, the old Anna pavilion, Anna pavilion stand and MCC clubhouse were demolished to make way for a new pavilion and new stands.[21] This is expected to be complete in 2023. Along with this, temporary seating and standing are getting removed and permanent seating are installed bringing down the capacity to 40,000.[21] This is done at a cost of ₹139 crore ($16.9 million).

The new stand which will house the Anna Pavilion at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium is set to be named after former Tamil Nadu chief minister M. Karunanidhi. A cutting-edge indoor training facility will be located on the ground floor of the redesigned Anna Pavilion. It will be inaugurated on March 17 2023 by the Tamil Nadu CM M. K. Stalin accompanied by Chennai Super Kings Captain MS Dhoni. At that time, a new Madras Cricket Club stand will also be completed.[22]

The TNCA has created an exception to honour the deceased five-time CM Karunanidhi, even though none of the stands are named after any former player, administrator, or politician. He died in 2018. Karunanidhi had a regular presence at games at Chepauk throughout his political career. He was elected as an MLA there during his last two terms as chief minister.

Lease[edit]

The total area of the stadium is 69,900 square metres (752,000 sq ft). This is under lease agreement between government and the association. In April 2015, the lease agreement between the government and association lapsed.[23] In November 2019, the lease period of the stadium was extended by the Tamil Nadu government for 21 years from 2015.

Notable events[edit]

  • The first match of the Ranji Trophy was held on 4 November 1934 between Madras and Mysore at Chepauk.[24] M J Gopalan of Madras bowled the first ball to N Curtis.
  • India recorded their first test victory, in their 24th match, against England at Chepauk in 1952.[25]
  • The second ever Tied Test in cricket history was played here between India and Australia in 1986.[26]
  • Sunil Gavaskar scored his 30th test match century in 1983 breaking Don Bradman's record for most centuries in test cricket.[27]
  • Narendra Hirwani's 8 wickets for 61 runs against the West Indies in January 1988 are the best bowling figures by an Indian on Test début and the third overall.[28] As of July 2023, he is the only Indian cricketer to take ten or more wickets in Test debut. Hirwani's figures of 16 wickets for 136 runs in the match are a record for any bowler on début.[29]
  • Saeed Anwar of Pakistan scored 194 against India in 1997, the highest ODI score at that time.[30][31]
  • On 15 October 2004, Shane Warne surpassed Muttiah Muralitharan's tally of 532 Test wickets to become the highest wicket taker during the time.
  • Virender Sehwag scored 319 against South Africa, in the home series in April 2008 in the first Test at M A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, having reached 300 off just 278 balls, the fastest triple century in test history. Sehwag became only the third batsman after Donald Bradman and Brian Lara to score two triple centuries in Test Cricket. He scored 257 runs the third day of the match, which was the most runs scored by an individual batsman on a single day of a Test match since 1954, when Denis Compton made 273 runs on the second day of the Nottingham Test against Pakistan.[32]
  • Rahul Dravid completed 10,000 test runs in Chepauk Stadium against South Africa in the same match where Sehwag scored 319. Rahul Dravid eventually made a 100 in that test innings as well.
  • Sachin Tendulkar has scored more runs in Chepauk than any other venue in India with 876 runs in nine Tests at an average of 87.60.[33]
  • On 22 March 2001, India defeated Australia by 2 wickets to clinch the Border Gavaskar Trophy following India's win in Kolkata which ended the 16 match winning streak of Australia in test matches.
  • India's 387/4 in the fourth innings of the first Test against England in December 2008, became the highest successful run chase in a test match in India.
  • Mahendra Singh Dhoni scored 224 in the 1st test against Australia in the home series on 24 February 2013. He is the first Indian Wicket-keeper Batsman to score a Double Century in Test Cricket and 7th Wicket-keeper in Test Cricket to do so. India finished the innings on 572.
  • Karun Nair scored 303* not out in the 5th test against England in the home series on 19 December 2016. India declared in the innings on 759–7, their highest team total. He became the 6th youngest batsman to score 300 and the 2nd Indian (after Virender Sehwag) to do so.
  • Joe Root scored 218 (337) in the 1st test against India in their away series on 6 February 2021. This made him score the highest score by an English cricketer in India, and also the highest score in the 100th test of any individual.[34]
A panoramic view of the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium

Statistics and Records[edit]

International Cricket Matches[edit]

Test Batting Records[edit]

Main article: List of international cricket centuries at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium

Cricket World Cup[edit]

This stadium has hosted 12 Men's One Day International matches across 4 World cup editions. In addition, the stadium has also hosted a semifinal in the 1997 Women's Cricket World Cup.

The World cup matches hosted by this stadium are as follows:

Men's Cricket World Cup[edit]

1987 Cricket World Cup[edit]

9 October 1987
Australia 
270/6 (50 overs)
v
 India
269 (49.5 overs)
Geoff Marsh 110 (141)
Manoj Prabhakar 2/47 (10 overs)
Navjot Sidhu 73 (79)
Craig McDermott 4/56 (10 overs)
13 October 1987
Australia 
235/9 (50 overs)
v
 Zimbabwe
139 (49.4 overs)
Allan Border 67 (88)
Kevin Curran 2/29 (8 overs)
Kevin Curran 30 (38)
Simon O'Donnell 4/39 (9.4 overs)

1996 Cricket World Cup[edit]

Main article: 1996 Cricket World Cup
11 March 1996
New Zealand 
286/9 (50 overs)
v
 Australia
289/4 (47.5 overs)
Chris Harris 130 (124)
Glenn McGrath 2/50 (9 overs)
Mark Waugh 110 (112)
Dion Nash 1/44 (9 overs)

2011 Cricket World Cup[edit]

20 February 2011
09:30
Scorecard
Kenya 
69 (23.5 overs)
v
 New Zealand
72/0 (8 overs)
Rakep Patel 16* (23)
Hamish Bennett 4/16 (5 overs)
Martin Guptill 39* (32)
Thomas Odoyo 0/25 (3 overs)
New Zealand won by 10 wickets
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Umpires: Marais Erasmus (SA) and Rod Tucker (Aus)
Player of the match: Hamish Bennett (NZ)
  • Kenya won the toss and elected to bat.

The first match of Group A saw Kenya taking on the New Zealanders. Kenya won the toss and elected to bat first on a pitch which seemed to have a lot of runs. However, the New Zealanders started very well, restricting the Kenyans for runs throughout the first 6 overs. The pressure paid off as Tim Southee trapped Alex Obanda in front with the score at 16 after 7 overs. Fellow opener Seren Waters and Collins Obuya tried to rebuild but Hamish Bennett came into the attack and got Waters lbw to make the score 40/2. Bennett then ripped through the Kenyan batting and got 3 more wickets in double-quick time to reduce the Kenyans to 49/5. The shattered Kenyans then folded, with only Rakep Patel offering resistance with 16 not out as Southee and Jacob Oram finished off the tail to get Kenya all out for 69 in 23.5 overs.

The New Zealand openers started off quickly in their small chase, with Martin Guptill doing most of the early scoring. Brendon McCullum was bowled off a free hit but got into his stride and finished off the game with two successive boundaries, as New Zealand reached their target in just eight overs without losing any wicket, to complete a ten-wicket win.

6 March 2011
09:30
Scorecard
England 
171 (45.4 overs)
v
 South Africa
165 (47.4 overs)
Ravi Bopara 60 (98)
Imran Tahir 4/38 (8.4 overs)
Hashim Amla 42 (51)
Stuart Broad 4/15 (6.4 overs)
England won by 6 runs
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Umpires: Amiesh Saheba (Ind) and Simon Taufel (Aus)
Player of the match: Ravi Bopara (Eng)
  • England won the toss and elected to bat.

England batted first and lost the wickets of Andrew Strauss and Kevin Pietersen in the first over.[42] Jonathan Trott and Ravi Bopara put on a partnership worth 99 runs, but England finished all out for 171, with four overs still remaining. In reply, South Africa reached 124 with the loss of just three wickets, but then lost the next four wickets inside five overs for three runs.[42] Stuart Broad took the final two wickets, to give England victory by six runs.

17 March 2011
14:30 (D/N)
Scorecard
England 
243 (48.4 overs)
v
 West Indies
225 (44.4 overs)
Jonathan Trott 47 (38)
Andre Russell 4/49 (8 overs)
Andre Russell 49 (46)
James Tredwell 4/48 (10 overs)
England won by 18 runs
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Umpires: Steve Davis (Aus) and Bruce Oxenford (Aus)
Player of the match: James Tredwell (Eng)
  • England won the toss and elected to bat.

England had to win the game to have any realistic chance of going through to the quarter-finals, and 243 all out looked like a difficult score to defend, especially with the poor fielding that had plagued England throughout the tournament. However, the West Indies collapsed to 225 all out, after a spectacular run out by Matt Prior.

20 March 2011
14:30 (D/N)
Scorecard
India 
268 (49.1 overs)
v
 West Indies
188 (43 overs)
Yuvraj Singh 113 (123)
Ravi Rampaul 5/51 (10 overs)
Devon Smith 81 (97)
Zaheer Khan 3/26 (6 overs)
India won by 80 runs
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Umpires: Steve Davis (Aus) and Simon Taufel (Aus)
Player of the match: Yuvraj Singh (Ind)
  • India won the toss and elected to bat.

Virender Sehwag did not play due to knee problems.[citation needed]

2023 Cricket World Cup[edit]

8 October 2023
14:00 (D/N)
Scorecard
Australia 
199 (49.3 overs)
v
 India
201/4 (41.2 overs)
Steve Smith 46 (71)
Ravindra Jadeja 3/28 (10 overs)
K. L. Rahul 97* (115)
Josh Hazlewood 3/38 (9 overs)
India won by 6 wickets
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Umpires: Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Richard Kettleborough (Eng)
Player of the match: K. L. Rahul (Ind)

Australia came into the match with a 8–4 record against India in World Cups.[44] They started off strong with the bat and were 74/1 before a fluent David Warner (41) was dismissed caught and bowled by Kuldeep Yadav.[45] Fellow spinner Ravindra Jadeja then claimed three wickets in a space of eleven deliveries reducing Australia to 119/5.[46] Top-scorer Steve Smith's outside edge was beaten by a Jadeja delivery turning enough to hit his off stump.[47] Captain Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc's late hitting took their team to 199.[48] Controlled bowling effort by India meant a total of 171 dot balls were bowled.[46] India's start with the bat was historically poor — three of their top four were dismissed without scoring — a first for them. While Starc took Ishan Kishan's wicket, fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood claimed Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer, reducing India to two for three. Virat Kohli (85) made the best of his dropped catch in the eighth over by Mitchell Marsh and added 165 runs for the fourth wicket with K. L. Rahul, the highest fourth wicket partnership for India in World Cups.[43] Both consistently rotated strike and scored only 14 fours and two sixes between them, helping their team reach the target with 8.4 overs remaining.[49][45]

13 October 2023
14:00 (D/N)
Scorecard
Bangladesh 
245/9 (50 overs)
v
 New Zealand
248/2 (42.5 overs)
Mushfiqur Rahim 66 (75)
Lockie Ferguson 3/49 (10 overs)
Daryl Mitchell 89* (67)
Mustafizur Rahman 1/36 (8 overs)
New Zealand won by 8 wickets
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Umpires: Kumar Dharmasena (SL) and Nitin Menon (Ind)
Player of the match: Lockie Ferguson (NZ)
  • New Zealand won the toss and elected to field.
  • Trent Boult surpassed Kyle Mills to become the fastest New Zealand bowler to claim 200 wickets in ODIs, in terms of matches (107), and third overall.[50]
23 October 2023
14:00 (D/N)
Scorecard
Pakistan 
282/7 (50 overs)
v
 Afghanistan
286/2 (49 overs)
Babar Azam 74 (92)
Noor Ahmad 3/49 (10 overs)
Ibrahim Zadran 87 (113)
Hasan Ali 1/44 (10 overs)
Afghanistan won by 8 wickets
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Umpires: Paul Reiffel (Aus) and Rod Tucker (Aus)
Player of the match: Ibrahim Zadran (Afg)
  • Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat.
  • This was Pakistan's first defeat against Afghanistan in International cricket history.[51]
27 October 2023
14:00 (D/N)
Scorecard
v

Women's Cricket World Cup[edit]

Main article: 1997 Women's Cricket World Cup
26 December 1997
Scorecard
New Zealand 
175/6 (50 overs)
v
 England
155 (47.5 overs)
Debbie Hockley 43 (104)
Karen Smithies 3/40 (10 overs)
Janette Brittin 32 (88)
Clare Nicholson 2/29 (10 overs)
New Zealand Women won by 20 runs
Umpires: N Muralidaran and P Venkatesan
Player of the match: Debbie Hockley (NZ)
  • New Zealand women won the toss and elected to bat.

Gallery[edit]

See also[edit]


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