MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report: Is The Surface Batting Or Bowling Friendly?



MA Chidambaram Stadium [Source: @mohanstatsman/X]MA Chidambaram Stadium [Source: @mohanstatsman/X]

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 43rd group-stage match of the ongoing IPL 2025 season. The high-octane face-off will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. 

Both teams have had a torrid run in the IPL 2025. While CSK languish at tenth in the points table, SRH are placed just above them, courtesy of their superior Net Run Rate (NRR). 

Thus, as both teams aim to get back on the winning track, let's see how the surface at MA Chidambaram Stadium will behave throughout the match. 

MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Stats

Criterion
Data
Matches Played4
Matches won batting 1st2
Matches won bowling 1st2
No Result0
Average 1st innings score159.25
Average 2nd innings score142.25
Average run rate8.07
% of wickets by pacers46
% of wickets by spinners54

(MA Chidambaram Stadium IPL 2025 stats)

Is MA Chidambaram Stadium's Pitch batting or bowling friendly?

The pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium is expected to offer a cracking contest between bat and ball. While the sea breeze might help the pacers get some swing with the new ball, the spinners will play a significant role in the middle overs. 

As evidenced by the data presented in the above table, the spinners have bagged 54 per cent of the total wickets at this venue. So, the won't likely be placid and batting friendly. So, the batters must choose their shots wisely to succeed here. 

The toss doesn't really matter in Chennai, as the wicket remains balanced for batters and bowlers as the game progresses. Unless the track is extremely dry, expect the toss-winning team to bowl first. 

MA Chidambaram Stadium Weather Today

Chennai Weather forecast [Source: AccuWeather]Chennai Weather forecast [Source: AccuWeather]

InformationDetails
Temperature29°C (RealFeel 35°C)
Wind SpeedSSE 15 km/h - 32 km/h
Probability of Precipitation 2%
Cloud Cover0%

According to AccuWeather, the temperature at MA Chidambaram Stadium will be around 29°C, with a real feel of 35°C. Meanwhile, the wind will blow in the South/South-East direction, with varying speeds between 15 to 32 km/h. 

CSK vs SRH Chances Of Rain

The cloud cover at MA Chidambaram Stadium is expected to be zero per cent. AccuWeather predicts only 2 per cent chance of precipitation; so, we can expect an uninterrupted clash between CSK and SRH.