Chepauk Stadium. (Photo Source: Twitter)
Australia, after defeating India by a massive ten-wicket margin in the second ODI at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, will be high on confidence going into the decider. Both teams will meet each other at MA Chidambaram Stadium for the series decider on Wednesday 22nd of March 2023. MA Chidambaram Stadium has been renovated in recent times to increase the crowd capacity ahead of forthcoming matches, especially the Indian T20 League.
The stadium’s capacity is expected to reach close to 40,000 with the addition of the two new stands. Speaking about the second ODI, Australia won the toss and opted to bowl first. A fiery bowling performance from Mitchell Starc saw him bagging his ninth five-wicket haul. Sean Abbott and Nathan Ellis picked up the other five wickets between them as India was bundled out for 117 inside 26 overs.
In response to 117, the Aussie openers Travis Head 51*(30) and Mitchell Marsh 66*(36) smashed Indian bowlers and chased down the target of 118 in 11 overs.
IND vs ODI Head-to-Head
Speaking about head-to-head, both teams have met each other in 145 ODIs so far with Australia dominating in 81 as compared to India’s 54, and ten ODI matches have ended with No results.
145
India Won
54
Australia Won
81
No Results
10
ODI records and stats in MA Chidambaram Stadium
The pacers have thoroughly enjoyed bowling on this ground with 190 wickets in 22 games played and spinners have taken 112 wickets in 22 games played. In the 22 games played on this venue, 13 games have been won batting first and eight games have been won batting second and one game ended up with no result. Batting first would be ideal for teams winning the toss. India has played 13 matches on this venue in which they won seven games and lost five where one game ended up with no result. Australia has played five games in this venue in which they have won four games and lost one game.
22
Won Batting First
13
Won Batting Second
8
Average 1st Innings Total
242
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