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The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are preparing for an exciting showdown against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 46th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.
The renowned MA Chidambaram Stadium will be the venue for this highly anticipated match on April 28. SRH emerged victorious over CSK in their previous encounter in Hyderabad. Now, eager for redemption, CSK will welcome SRH to their home turf.
T20 Stats and Records at MA Chidambaram Stadium:
- Total matches: 80
- Matches won batting first: 47
- Matches won bowling first: 33
- Average score batting first: 164
- Highest total recorded: 246/5 (20 Ov) by Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals
- Lowest total recorded: 70 all out (17.1 Ov) by Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings
- Highest score chased: 213/4 (19.3 Ov) by Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report:
Considering the historical matches played at this venue, the pitch is anticipated to provide advantages to bowlers, especially spinners. Known for its spin-friendly nature, the surface offers substantial grip and pronounced turn. This attribute may present a notable obstacle for batters, hindering their ability to play shots precisely. The spin and grip will likely curtail run-scoring opportunities, potentially resulting in a game dominated by bowlers.
Chennai Weather Forecast:
Cricket enthusiasts in Chennai can anticipate mostly favourable weather conditions for the impending match. Clear skies are forecasted to prevail throughout the day, with a mere 4% chance of rainfall posing a minimal risk of disruption. Although temperatures might climb to 32 degrees Celsius, potentially challenging the players’ stamina, the presence of winds reaching approximately 18km/hr should provide some relief. Humidity levels are expected to hover around 77%, which may influence both batters and bowlers.
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Squads:
Chennai Super Kings: Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Sameer Rizvi, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana, Moeen Ali, Devon Conway, Mustafizur Rahman, Mitchell Santner, Tushar Deshpande, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Prashant Solanki, Mukesh Choudhary, Simarjeet Singh, RS Hangargekar, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu, Aravelly Avanish
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Mayank Agarwal, Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Marco Jansen, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Markande, T Natarajan, Travis Head, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Jaydev Unadkat, Anmolpreet Singh, Upendra Yadav, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Umran Malik, Jhatavedh Subramanyan, Tanvir Singh, Akash Maharaj Singh, Nitish Reddy