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M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, popularly known as Chepauk, is one of the oldest and most iconic cricket venues in India. Located in Chennai, this historic ground has witnessed many memorable matches across formats. The stadium is currently in focus as it is hosting matches during the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, including the Super 8 stage. Let’s take a complete look at the stadium overview, pitch behavior, and T20I records below. Chepauk Stadium Overview ParameterDetailsFull NameM. A. Chidambaram StadiumKnown AsChepauk StadiumLocationChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaCapacity50,000Established1916Home TeamsTamil Nadu, Chennai Super Kings (CSK)EndsAnna Pavilion End, V. Pattabhiraman Gate EndFloodlightsYes (since 1996)Time ZoneUTC +05:30…

India could see a key change in their playing XI ahead of the crucial Super 8 clash against Zimbabwe on 26 February at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Reports suggest that Sanju Samson is the frontrunner to replace Rinku Singh, who is dealing with a family emergency. With India’s semifinal hopes hanging by a thread after a heavy loss to South Africa, the team management is keen on strengthening the batting unit and improving the net run rate. The possible inclusion of Samson is being seen as a tactical move rather than…

NZ-W VS ZIM-W 1st T20I, Dream11 Team Prediction for New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women T20I Series 2026 Preview: The new era in New Zealand women’s cricket begins as Amelia Kerr is all set to take on the captaincy role of the White Ferns. The star all-rounder will be featuring in her first series as a full-time captain as New Zealand are set to host Zimbabwe Women for the three ODIs and three T20Is. The experienced trio of Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, and Lea Tahuhu has been rested from the home series against Zimbabwe. The tour will begin with a three-match T20I series. New Zealand Women will take on Zimbabwe Women in the first T20I on Wednesday…

Salman Ali Agha was just two T20Is old when Pakistan captaincy came his way. He was yet to establish himself, but Pakistan took a punt on him. While the journey hasn’t been smooth yet, Agha is trying to change Pakistan’s fortunes in the shortest format. That said, here’s Salman Ali Agha captaincy record in international cricket. Pakistan dominated Australia T20i tour of Pakistan in 2026 with a clean 3–0 whitewash in the T20I series at home. Salman Ali Agha Captaincy Record in All Formats FormatMatchesWonLostTiedDrawnNo ResultWin%Test0000000ODI0000000T20I49301801061.22Total49301801061.22 Salman Ali Agha added a major milestone to his early captaincy career by leading…

Suryakumar Yadav’s batting exploits are well known. His 360-degree hitting often leaves bowlers scratching their heads. Now Surya has become even more of a headache for opponents, thanks to his astute leadership skills. Surya has been at the helm of India’s T20I squad in full capacity since July 2024. And he has successfully carried the momentum set by his predecessor, Rohit Sharma. Under his captaincy, India entered the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four stage after topping Group A, alongside Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh as the four qualified teams. This article will glance at Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy record in international…

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match between England and Pakistan on February 24 turned into a thrilling contest at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. England held their nerve in a pressure chase to defeat Pakistan by 2 wickets and book their place in the semi-finals. The match was highlighted by a captain’s special knock from Harry Brook and a dramatic finish in the final over. ENG vs PAK Match Summary MatchEngland vs Pakistan – Super 8VenuePallekele International Cricket Stadium, KandyDateFebruary 24, 2026TossPakistan won, chose to batPakistan164/9 (20 overs)England166/8 (19.1 overs)ResultEngland won by 2 wicketsPlayer of the…

NZ VS SL Match 46, Super 8, Dream11 Team Prediction for ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Preview: Match no. 46 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be a virtual knockout game. This game will be played in Group 2 of the Super 8 round. The host, Sri Lanka, will lock horns with New Zealand in this contest. It will begin at 7 PM IST on Wednesday at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. New Zealand were scheduled to face Pakistan in their opening game, but it was washed out at the very same venue. Both teams shared one point each.  Hence, New Zealand have one point currently, and…

WI-W VS SL-W 3rd ODI, Dream11 Team Prediction for West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women ODI Series 2026 Preview: Sri Lanka Women have been too good for West Indies in the ongoing ODI series. They have beaten the hosts in the first two games and have taken a 2-0 unassailable lead with one game still left to play. The third and final game is all set to begin at National Cricket Stadium at St. Georges on Wednesday at 7 PM IST. The first game was a close game, and the second game was another thriller between the two.  Somehow Sri Lanka Women have managed to reach the par score and then restricted West…

SA-W VS PAK-W 2nd ODI, Dream11 Team Prediction for South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women ODI Series 2026 Preview: After winning the T20I series by a 2-1 margin, South Africa Women have also taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against Pakistan Women. They won the first ODI by 37 runs and didn’t let Pakistan Women control any end of the game. It was a rain-hit game, and South Africa managed to post a big total of 260 runs in 41 overs. Annerir Dercksen (31) and captain Laura Wolvaardt (43) made good contributions. But Sune Luus was the key performer. She scored an unbeaten 93 off 76 balls, missing a well-deserved century by seven runs. It was…

ENG VS PAK Match 45, Super 8, Dream11 Team Prediction for ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Preview: The two-time champion, England, have not played their best cricket in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 so far, but still they have been in a good position on the table. England have started the Super 8 round with a big win by 51 runs over Sri Lanka to get two important points on the board. Now, they need one more win to inch very closer to a place in the semis.   Harry Brook and co. once again defended a low total against Sri Lanka, like they did against the same…