The first ODI match was played in Chennai on 9 October 1987. Australia defeated India by one run in this match.
The last ODI at this ground was held between India and West Indies on 15 December 2019, in which India lost by eight wickets.
So far, 22 ODIs have been played in Chennai, where the Indian team has participated in 13 matches. India won seven and lost five during this period. One match was unsettled.
The team batting first in Chennai has won 13 times. At the same time, the team which has chased runs eight times has succeeded.
Toss is crucial on this ground. Teams winning the toss have won 15 matches. At the same time, the losing team has won only six.
The ACC Asian XI holds the record for the highest score at this ground, scoring 337 for seven against Africa XI in 2007.
Kenya has the lowest score at this ground. She was reduced to 69 against New Zealand in 2011.
Saeed Anwar of Pakistan holds the record for making the individual highest score at this ground. Anwar scored 194 against India in 1997.
The average score at MA Chidambaram Stadium batting first is 231 runs.
The record of the biggest run chase is recorded in the name of West Indies. They won the match against India in 2019 by scoring 291 runs for two wickets.