MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
The awe-inspiring touch of history is unmistakable the moment you step into the MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai. The venue has been the spiritual home of South Indian cricket since 1916 when Presidency matches were staged. Since then, the stadium has only grown in stature.
Chepauk, the popular name of this venue, hosted its first Test in 1933-34 when Douglas Jardine led England against CK Nayudu's India. The first-ever Ranji Trophy match, Mysore vs Tamil Nadu, was also played here. In subsequent years, the stadium hosted a number of well-contested Tests matches and one-dayers. The famous tied Test between India and Australia in 1986-87, only the second in the game's history, is one such example.
But one batsman has a special connection with Chepauk: Sachin Tendulkar. The Master Blaster produced one of his most remarkable innings here against Pakistan in 1999, a majestic 136. Nearly a decade later, the Mumbaikar scripted an unbeaten hundred against England in 2008 that helped India hunt down a target close to 400 on the fifth day of the Test. His hundred against Australia in the epic 2000-01 series is also a lesson in batting.
The MA Chidambaram Stadium will host 10 matches during CLT20 2011. This includes the second semi-final on October 8 and the final on October 9.
The awe-inspiring touch of history is unmistakable the moment you step into the MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai. The venue has been the spiritual home of South Indian cricket since 1916 when Presidency matches were staged. Since then, the stadium has only grown in stature.
Chepauk, the popular name of this venue, hosted its first Test in 1933-34 when Douglas Jardine led England against CK Nayudu's India. The first-ever Ranji Trophy match, Mysore vs Tamil Nadu, was also played here. In subsequent years, the stadium hosted a number of well-contested Tests matches and one-dayers. The famous tied Test between India and Australia in 1986-87, only the second in the game's history, is one such example.
But one batsman has a special connection with Chepauk: Sachin Tendulkar. The Master Blaster produced one of his most remarkable innings here against Pakistan in 1999, a majestic 136. Nearly a decade later, the Mumbaikar scripted an unbeaten hundred against England in 2008 that helped India hunt down a target close to 400 on the fifth day of the Test. His hundred against Australia in the epic 2000-01 series is also a lesson in batting.
The MA Chidambaram Stadium will host 10 matches during CLT20 2011. This includes the second semi-final on October 8 and the final on October 9.
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Capacity
37,859
End Names
Anna Pavilion End
V Pattabhiraman Gate End
Established
1916
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