From First-Ever Test Win in Chennai in 1952 to Record Creating Victory Against Bangladesh, How MA Chidambaram Stadium Has Become A Special Venue in India’s Cricket History
India registered a commanding win over Bangladesh at Chennai. With this win the country now joins an exclusive list of teams with more Test wins than losses. Ironically India won their first Test match at the very venue. Here is how MA Chidambaram Stadium contributed to Indian Test Cricket so far.
Rohit Sharma and co were in control from day one in the IND vs BAN 1st Test 2024 and wrapped up the win on the fourth day with stars performing their best. Behind three centurions and the brilliance of the Indian bowling attack, the side won the match to keep the unbeaten record against Bangladesh intact. Also, this was India’s 179th Test win in 580 matches and one of the significant ones as the country now has more wins than losses in Tests. the country now joins an exclusive list of teams with more Test wins than losses. Ravi Ashwin Equals Shane Warne’s Record of Most Fifers After Clinical Bowling Performance During IND vs BAN 1st Test 2024, Only Muttiah Muralitharan Leads Indian Spinner in Feat.
Currently, there are only five teams with such an incredible feat including India. The list includes Australia (Wins 414; Loss 232), England (Wins 397; Loss 325), South Africa (Wins 179; Loss 161), India (Wins 179; Loss 178), and Pakistan (Wins 148; Loss 144). After debuting in the Test Cricket, it took 92 years to achieve this unique feat. Interestingly India won their first Test match in 1952 against England in Chennai. Here is how the MA Chidambaram Stadium contributed to the country’s Test success.
MA Chidambaram Stadium: A Special Venue in India’s Cricket History
India has many iconic stadiums, including Eden Gardens, Firoz Shah Kotla, Wankhede Stadium, and MA Chidambaram Stadium. Each stadium has a story of its own and has contributed immensely to the Indian Cricket history. MA Chidambaram in Chennai has always been one of the confirmed venues in the calendar. Following are the results of Test matches played so far at the iconic venue. IND vs BAN 2nd Test 2024: India Retain Same Team for Clash Against Bangladesh.
Match results at MA Chidambaram Stadium for India
| Opponent | Winner | Margin | Match Date |
| Bangladesh | India | 280 runs | Sep 19-22, 2024 |
| England | India | 317 runs | Feb 13-16, 2021 |
| England | England | 227 runs | Feb 5-9, 2021 |
| England | India | inns & 75 runs | Dec 16-20, 2016 |
| Australia | India | 8 wickets | Feb 22-26, 2013 |
| England | India | 6 wickets | Dec 11-15, 2008 |
| South Africa | drawn | - | Mar 26-30, 2008 |
| Sri Lanka | drawn | - | Dec 2-6, 2005 |
| Australia | drawn | - | Oct 14-18, 2004 |
| West Indies | India | 8 wickets | Oct 17-20, 2002 |
| Australia | India | 2 wickets | Mar 18-22, 2001 |
| Pakistan | Pakistan | 12 runs | Jan 28-31, 1999 |
| Australia | India | 179 runs | Mar 6-10, 1998 |
| New Zealand | drawn | - | Oct 25-29, 1995 |
| England | India | inns & 22 runs | Feb 11-15, 1993 |
| West Indies | India | 255 runs | Jan 11-15, 1988 |
| Pakistan | drawn | - | Feb 3-8, 1987 |
| Australia | tied | - | Sep 18-22, 1986 |
| England | England | 9 wickets | Jan 13-18, 1985 |
| West Indies | drawn | - | Dec 24-29, 1983 |
| Sri Lanka | drawn | - | Sep 17-22, 1982 |
| England | drawn | - | Jan 13-18, 1982 |
| Pakistan | India | 10 wickets | Jan 15-20, 1980 |
| Australia | drawn | - | Sep 11-16, 1979 |
| West Indies | India | 3 wickets | Jan 12-16, 1979 |
| England | England | 200 runs | Jan 14-19, 1977 |
| New Zealand | India | 216 runs | Nov 26-Dec 2, 1976 |
| West Indies | India | 100 runs | Jan 11-15, 1975 |
| England | India | 4 wickets | Jan 12-17, 1973 |
| Australia | Australia | 77 runs | Dec 24-28, 1969 |
| West Indies | drawn | - | Jan 13-18, 1967 |
| Pakistan | drawn | - | Nov 28-Dec 1, 1952 |
| England | India | inns & 8 runs | Feb 6-10, 1952 |
| West Indies | West Indies | inns & 193 runs | Jan 27-31, 1949 |
| England | England | 202 runs | Feb 10-13, 1934 |
With 16 wins, 11 draws, and seven losses for India at the venue, MA Chidambaram has become one of the toughest grounds for the opposition. Now after the win in Chennai, Rohit Sharma and co will look to extend their recent dominance at home.
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