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M A Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
India and Australia played out a famous tie at this ground in the first Test of the 1986-87 series.
Also or formerly known as: Chepauk; Madras Cricket Club Ground.
Pitch type: Grass.
Floodlights: Yes.
Capacity: 50,000.
End names: Anna Pavilion End, V Pattabhiraman Gate End.
Home Team: Tamil Nadu.
The spiritual home of cricket in Tamil Nadu since the start of the Presidency matches in 1916, the M A Chidambaram Stadium is noted for its sporting pitches.
It holds the record for the most number of Test wins for India (11) and has produced the most number of decisive results among Indian venues (17).
India and Australia played out a famous tie at this ground in the first Test of the 1986-87 series.
The teams are otherwise evenly matched, India with two wins to Australia's one, while one game ended in a draw.
It is better known as Chepauk, taken from the area of its existence.
What stands out at Chepauk is the atmosphere and the crowd, reputed to be the most knowledgeable and appreciative in the country.
