It’s time for a big IPL clash, as two successful IPL teams, who are not really enjoying the current season, are set to face off. Both sides seem down and out, although there’s some big news, MS Dhoni is set to captain CSK once again.
However, CSK appear to be in a tougher spot, having lost their last two matches at home. This will be their third consecutive game at the Chepauk. On the other hand, KKR also have world-class spinners in their squad, which could make this a tightly contested match. Batting conditions have improved over the last two games, making run-scoring easier.
With both spin and batting expected to play crucial roles, it will be interesting to see which team holds the advantage in this upcoming clash between CSK and KKR. So, how is the MA Chidambaram Stadium surface shaping up? Take a look at the pitch report ahead of the CSK vs KKR IPL 2025 match.
MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch report
Now, looking at the MA Chidambaram Stadium surface, there’s no doubt that it always offers something to the spinners, as it has traditionally favoured spin bowlers and made batting a tough task. However, the last two matches have shown that teams can post big scores if they bat with patience in the first innings. Bowling in the second innings becomes challenging due to the dew factor, which makes it difficult for spinners to grip the ball. Despite this, Chennai Super Kings have failed to chase targets in their last two games at this venue. So far, MA Chidambaram Stadium has hosted 88 IPL matches, with teams batting first winning 51 of those, while chasing sides have won on 37 occasions. Although it’s CSK’s home ground, they have failed to chase down targets in their last two matches here. That’s why teams winning the toss at Chepauk often prefer to bat first.
MA Chidambaram Stadium IPL stats
| Stat | Value |
| Matches Played | 88 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 51 (57.95%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 37 (42.05%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 44 (50.00%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 44 (50.00%) |
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) |
| Highest Individual Innings | 127 – M Vijay (CSK) vs RR on 03/04/2010 |
| Best Bowling | 5/5 – A Madhwal (MI) vs LSG on 24/05/2023 |
| Highest Team Innings | 246/5 – CSK vs RR on 03/04/2010 |
| Lowest Team Innings | 70 – RCB vs CSK on 23/03/2019 |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 201/6 – PBKS vs CSK on 30/04/2023 |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 26.1 |
| Average Runs per Over | 8.04 |
| Average Score Batting First | 164.38 |
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