MCA Stadium in Pune has hosted a total of 2 Test matches so far. The stadium is set to host the 2nd Test between India and New Zealand in 2024. Here, we have covered the MCA Stadium Test records and stats in detail.
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MCA Stadium Test Records and Stats
| Statistic | Details |
|---|---|
| City | Pune |
| Country | India |
| Also or Previously Known As | Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium |
| First Test Match | 23/02/2017 |
| Last Test Match | 10/10/2019 |
| Matches Played | 2 |
| Matches Won by Home Side | 1 (50.00%) |
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 1 (50.00%) |
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 0 (0.00%) |
| Matches Won Batting First | 2 (100.00%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 0 (0.00%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 2 (100.00%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 0 (0.00%) |
| Matches Drawn | 0 (0.00%) |
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) |
| Highest Individual Innings | 254* Virat Kohli (India) 10/10/2019 v South Africa |
| Best Bowling (Innings) | 6/35 S N J O’Keefe (Australia) 23/02/2017 v India |
| Best Bowling (Match) | 12/70 S N J O’Keefe (Australia) 23/02/2017 v India |
| Highest Team Innings | 601/5 dec (India) 10/10/2019 v South Africa |
| Lowest Team Innings | 105 (India) 23/02/2017 v Australia |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | N/A |
| Average Opening Stand (Runs) | 22.14 |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 28.03 |
| Average Runs per Over | 3.11 |
| Average Score Batting First | 431 |
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, located in Pune, India, was formerly known as Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium. The venue hosted its first Test match on February 23, 2017, and the most recent Test was played on October 10, 2019. In the two Test matches held here, the home side and touring teams have each won one match, indicating a balanced record. No matches have been drawn or tied, and no neutral side has won.
In both Test matches, the team batting first emerged victorious, with a 100% win rate in such cases. Similarly, the team winning the toss won both matches, while teams losing the toss lost both games. This reflects a significant advantage for the team winning the toss and batting first at this ground.
Virat Kohli scored the highest individual innings of 254* against South Africa on October 10, 2019. The best bowling figures in an innings were recorded by Stephen O’Keefe of Australia with 6/35 on February 23, 2017, and he also holds the best bowling figures in a match with 12/70 from the same game. India’s highest team innings at this venue was 601/5 declared against South Africa, while the lowest innings was 105 scored by India against Australia.
The average opening stand at this ground is 22.14 runs, with an average of 28.03 runs per wicket and 3.11 runs per over. The average score when batting first is 431 runs.
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