Chennai Super Kings’ IPL home – MA Chidambaram Stadium > 7 key questions answered
The MA Chidambaram is an iconic cricket ground in Chennai’s heart and home to the city’s beloved Indian Premier League franchise.
Commonly known as the Chepauk Stadium, the historic ground has been home to the Chennai Super Kings since the IPL’s inception in 2008.
A sea of yellow floods the stands every time that CSK takes the field at Chepauk and creates an electric atmosphere that is truly unique for their side.
The stadium’s turning decks have often dictated matches with spinners thriving and gritty batting yielding big scores.
IPL 2025 will see the venue remain a crucial battleground where some of the greatest T20 thrillers, moments and stories have had their scripts written.
Having hosted 86 IPL matches to date, Chepauk has witnessed CSK’s dominance through the years as the joint most successful franchise with a record-equalling five IPL titles.
The side boasts one of the best home records in the IPL and their deep connection with the city and the fans has played a part in creating their ultimate home team advantage in their cricketing cauldron.
But who has thrived at the MA Chidambaram? And who has succumbed to the intimidating hum behind the CSK machine?
1. Who has the most IPL runs at MA Chidambaram?
Suresh Raina, often dubbed “Mr IPL”, is the undisputed batting king of Chepauk having smashed 1560 runs at the venue.
The left-hander was CSK’s backbone for over a decade with his consistent match-winning knocks making him a fan-favourite in Chennai with the utmost support when he was at the crease.
His aggressive stroke play and ability to score against spin made him a nightmare for visiting bowlers as he scored at will through the middle overs.
2. Who has the most IPL wickets at MA Chidambaram?
Ravichandran Ashwin, a Chennai native and one of India’s greatest spinners holds the record for the most wickets taken at Chepauk in IPL contests.
With a total of 50 wickets at the venue, Ashwin has used guile and knowledge of the deck to outfox his opponents and rip batting teams apart on numerous occasions.
Ashwin’s initial spell with CSK was instrumental with him helping the side win the 2010 and 2011 IPL seasons with crucial wickets.
Following multiple stints with various IPL outlets, Ashwin will come full circle and make a long-awaited to his hometown side – CSK for the 2025 IPL.
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3. What is the highest IPL team total at MA Chidambaram?
The highest IPL total recorded at Chepauk belongs to the home side, Chennai Super Kings, who smashed 246/5 against the Rajasthan Royals in 2010.
A match where the CSK batters teed off, scoring explosively, 360 degrees around Chepauk with Murali Vijay leading the way – more on that later!
It remains one of the highest IPL totals in history, proving that while the stadium is renowned for its testing pitches, teams can still rack up huge totals and show intent.
4. What is the lowest IPL team total at MA Chidambaram?
The infamous record for the lowest team total at the ground goes to Royal Challengers Bangalore who were skittled for just 70 runs in 2019.
CSK’s spinners, fronted by Harbhajan Singh and Imran Tahir, put the favourable turning facilities to good use, decimating the RCB batting lineup in front of a thrilled home crowd.
Their ruthless showing highlighted how tough the venue can be for visiting sides.
5. Who has the highest individual IPL score at MA Chidambaram?
The highest individual score in an IPL contest at Chepauk belongs to Murali Vijay who blasted 127 runs off 56 balls for CSK in their mauling of RR in 2010.
Vijay’s outstanding record at the ground has stood for 15 years with some of the IPL’s most explosive firepower aiming to break it this season.
The knock played a pivotal role in CSK achieving their record score at the venue as they put 246/5 on the scoreboard.
6. Who has the best IPL bowling figures at MA Chidambaram?
West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell holds the record for the best bowling figures at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, claiming figures of 5/15 against the Mumbai Indians in 2021.
But his heroics with the ball were in vain as his Kolkata Knight Riders side suffered a heartbreaking 10-run defeat as their batting faltered in the run chase.
The match personified the bowler’s paradise that is Chepauk with Russell able to use his lateral movement to rip through the opposition.
7. What is the capacity of MA Chidambaram?
The famous stadium in Chennai currently holds a seating capacity of 38,000.
CSK super fans turn the arena into a cauldron of noise and energy with the most passionate fanbase known as the “Whistle Podu” army making a rousing atmosphere.
With the 2025 IPL approaching, the crowd’s unwavering support, the stadium’s rich history and the prior dominance of CSK will provide a platform for the franchise to hunt for a record sixth IPL title this term.
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