Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune: Venue Overview, Pitch Report, Records, Stats and Boundary Length

The Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune is a premier cricket venue that has gained a reputation for hosting high-profile international and domestic matches. Initially known as the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium, it is situated on the outskirts of Pune, in Gahunje village, near the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. Designed by renowned architect Michael Hopkins, the stadium boasts a seating capacity of 42,000, making it one of the largest cricket venues in India.

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium Pune 

Venue Name	Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
Opened	2012
Location	MPF4+QJJ, Mumbai – Pune Hwy, Gahunje, Maharashtra 412101
Seating Capacity	42,000
Pitch Behavior	Batting Friendly Wicket
Shortest Boundary Distance	64 meters
Longest Boundary Distance	72 meters
Bowling Ends	Pavilion End, Hill End

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium is known for its batting-friendly nature, which allows batsmen to score freely. The surface, made of black soil, generally offers low bounce and assists spinners, providing them with the chance to extract turn and grip. As a result, while it favors the batters, spinners often play a crucial role in the match, particularly in longer formats.

MCA Stadium Records & Stats

Since its inauguration, the MCA Stadium has hosted 18 international matches. Here are some notable records:

Total Matches	18
Average 1st inning score	431 in Tests 304 in ODIs 166 in T20Is
Highest total recorded	601/5d India vs South Africa in Tests 357/4 South Africa vs New Zealand in ODIs 206/6 Sri Lanka vs India in T20Is
Lowest total recorded	105 India vs Australia in Tests 167 New Zealand vs South Africa in ODIs 101 India vs Sri Lanka in T20Is
Highest score chased	—356/7 India vs England in ODIs 158/5 India vs England in T20Is
Highest individual score	254* Virat Kohli (India) vs South Africa in Tests177* Mitchel Marsh (Australia) vs Bangladesh in ODIs 65 Axar Patel for India vs Sri Lanka in T20Is
Best bowling performance	6/35 Steve O’Keefe (Australia) vs India in Tests 4/34 Fazalhaq Farooqi (Afghanistan) vs Sri Lanka in ODIs3/16 Dasun Shanaka (Sri Lanka) vs India in T20Is

India’s Performance at Pune Stadium

India has played 14 matches at the MCA Stadium, winning 8 and losing 6. The team’s performance is balanced across formats:

Tests: Played 2, Won 1, Lost 1

ODIs: Played 8, Won 5, Lost 3

T20Is: Played 4, Won 2, Lost 2

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium IPL Records 

The MCA Stadium has also been a prominent venue for the Indian Premier League (IPL), having hosted 51 matches. Here are some key stats:

City	Pune
Country	India
Also Known as	Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium
First Match	08/04/2012 PWI vs KXIP
Matches Played	51
Matches Won Batting First	28
Matches Won Batting Second	23
Matches Won Winning Toss	28
Matches Won Losing Toss	23
Matches with No Result	0
Highest Individual Innings	106	Shane Watson (Chennai Super Kings)	20/04/2018 v Rajasthan Royals
Best Bowling	4/10	Lungi Ngidi (Chennai Super Kings)	20/05/2018 v Punjab Kings
Highest Team Innings	211/4 (Chennai Super Kings)		30/04/2018 v Delhi Capitals
Lowest Team Innings	73 (Punjab Kings)		14/05/2017 v Rising Pune Supergiant
Highest Run Chase Achieved	196/7 (Gujarat Lions)		29/04/2016 v Rising Pune Supergiant
Average Score Batting First	162

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MCA Stadium Boundary Lengths

The boundary dimensions at the MCA Stadium are relatively short, with the shortest boundary measuring 64 meters and the longest boundary stretching to 72 meters. These dimensions contribute to high-scoring games and thrilling matches, particularly for the batsmen.

MCA Stadium Capacity 

The Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune has a seating capacity of 42,000 spectators.

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