Chennai Super Kings will take on Punjab Kings in Match 49 of IPL 2025 on Wednusday, April 29 at 7:30 PM IST. The match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai — a ground known for its spin-friendly nature but lately producing high-scoring thrillers. Ahead of this exciting clash, here’s a quick look at the pitch report, recent match scores, and how pace and spin have performed in the last 10 IPL games here.
The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, also known as Chepauk, is famous for its spin-friendly pitch and passionate Chennai Super Kings fans. But in the last few IPL matches, the pitch has shown some surprises with big scores and pace bowlers also finding success.
Let’s look at the last 10 IPL matches played in Chennai – scores, results, and how many wickets were taken by pace vs spin.
Last 10 IPL Matches at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
| Match No. | Team 1 | Score 1 | Team 2 | Score 2 | Result | Pace Wickets | Spin Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSK | 154/10 | SRH | 155/5 | SRH won by 5 wkts | 11 | 4 |
| 2 | CSK | 103/9 (20) | KKR | 107/2 (10.1) | KKR won by 8 wkts | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | DC | 183/6 (20) | CSK | 158/5 (20) | DC won by 25 runs | 5 | 5 |
| 4 | RCB | 196/7 (20) | CSK | 146/8 (20) | RCB won by 50 runs | 9 | 6 |
| 5 | MI | 155/9 (20) | CSK | 158/6 (19.1) | CSK won by 4 wkts | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | SRH | 113/10 | KKR | 114/2 (10.3) | KKR won by 8 wkts | 9 | 3 |
| 7 | SRH | 175/9 (20) | RR | 139/7 (20) | SRH won by 36 runs | 10 | 5 |
| 8 | RR | 141/5 (20) | CSK | 145/5 (18.2) | CSK won by 5 wkts | 6 | 3 |
| 9 | CSK | 162/7 (20) | PBKS | 163/3 (17.5) | PBKS won by 7 wkts | 5 | 4 |
| 10 | CSK | 212/3 (20) | SRH | 134/10 (18.5) | CSK won by 78 runs | 12 | 1 |
| 11 | CSK | 210/4 (20) | LSG | 213/4 (19.3) | LSG won by 6 wkts | 7 | 0 |
What Do the Numbers Tell Us?
Big Scores Are Back
- In 3 out of the last 4 games, CSK scored 200+ runs at Chepauk.
- This shows the pitch is no longer just for spinners—batsmen are enjoying good bounce and pace.
Who’s Taking More Wickets: Pace or Spin?
- Pace Bowlers: 72 wickets in 10 matches
- Spinners: 53 wickets in 10 matches
- Pace bowlers have been more effective overall, especially in powerplay and death overs.
Not a One-Sided Pitch Anymore
- Earlier known as a “spinner’s paradise,” recent data proves Chepauk is now a balanced pitch.
- Teams are winning by defending and chasing — both strategies are working here.
Expert View:
“Chepauk is evolving. While spin still plays a key role, especially in the middle overs, the pitch is now giving something for everyone — big scores, pace-friendly bounce, and crowd entertainment!”
If you’re planning your Dream11 team or match strategy, don’t just focus on spinners at Chepauk anymore. Look at in-form pace bowlers and top-order batsmen, as they are making a big impact in Chennai’s changing pitch behavior.
