Overview
The cricketing heartland of Pune boasts the magnificent Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, a venue synonymous with IPL excellence since 2013. Through 5 action-packed seasons and 22 memorable battles, batsmen have thrived here with an average first innings tally of 78.
🎯 Pitch Character & Conditions
The beauty of Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium lies in its unpredictability. Some days it's a batting belter, other times bowlers find assistance. This neutral character ensures that toss doesn't determine the outcome, making strategic execution paramount for both teams. Six-hitting prowess is celebrated at this venue, evidenced by the staggering 264 maximums recorded across all matches. At 12 sixes per game alongside 26 fours, this ground embodies aggressive T20 batting.
🏆 Team Performance at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium
Chennai Super Kings
Rising Pune Supergiants
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Kings XI Punjab
📚 Historical Context
The record books at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium are dominated by Chennai Super Kings. In 3 visits to this ground, they've showcased remarkable consistency, averaging 96 runs - a testament to their strategic preparation and player suitability for these conditions.
🏏 Top Run Scorers
🎯 Top Wicket Takers
⭐ Key Moments & Records
SPD Smith's name is synonymous with run-scoring at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium - 469 runs with 15 maximums, striking at 141.27. Imran Tahir provides the bowling equivalent: 16 wickets while conceding merely 8.35 per over. The record books show 211 as the highest team score here - a testament to the venue's capacity for run-scoring carnage.