The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, famously known as the “Lion’s Den,” has witnessed some of the most iconic batting masterclasses in Indian Premier League (IPL) history.
All-Time Leading Run Scorers at MA Chidambaram Stadium in IPL
| Player | Innings | Runs | High Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100/50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Dhoni | 65 | 1547 | 75* | 40.71 | 144.30 | 0/7 |
| Suresh Raina | 55 | 1498 | 100* | 29.96 | 135.32 | 1/8 |
| Murali Vijay | 30 | 928 | 127 | 33.14 | 133.91 | 2/3 |
| Michael Hussey | 21 | 848 | 95 | 47.11 | 125.81 | 0/7 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 20 | 807 | 108* | 47.47 | 139.37 | 1/6 |
| Faf du Plessis | 18 | 588 | 73 | 36.75 | 120.98 | 0/4 |
| Shivam Dube | 23 | 561 | 66 | 35.06 | 155.83 | 0/2 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 41 | 518 | 38* | 16.70 | 120.46 | 0/0 |
| Albie Morkel | 26 | 486 | 73* | 28.58 | 147.27 | 0/3 |
| S Badrinath | 26 | 438 | 64 | 24.33 | 116.80 | 0/3 |
| Shane Watson | 13 | 433 | 101 | 33.30 | 146.28 | 1/2 |
| Devon Conway | 10 | 415 | 92* | 51.87 | 130.50 | 0/3 |
| Virat Kohli | 14 | 414 | 58 | 29.57 | 110.40 | 0/2 |
Key Statistical Insights: IPL Batting Trends at Chepauk
MS Dhoni has scored the most runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in the IPL, with over 1,500 runs to his name.
Dhoni is also the only player with more than 1,500 runs as a wicketkeeper at Chepauk.
Dhoni scored 1,463 of his runs while leading CSK, the most by a captain in Chennai.
Ruturaj Gaikwad is the only other skipper to accumulate more than 500 runs at this venue.
Ruturaj is also the only captain to smash an IPL century at Chepauk, scoring an unbeaten 108 against LSG in 2024.
Murali Vijay holds the highest individual score at the stadium, with a 127 (56 balls) against Rajasthan Royals in 2010.
Murali Vijay is the only batter to score two centuries at Chepauk, including his 113 against Delhi Daredevils in 2012.
Dhoni is the only batter to smash more than 50 sixes in Chennai in the IPL. See which Indian batter tops the overall six list in IPL.
Suresh Raina, Dhoni, Ruturaj, and Michael Hussey are the four batters who have hit 90 or more fours at this venue.
Gaikwad holds the record for the most runs in a single IPL season at Chepauk, collecting 438 runs in 2024.
Murali Vijay, Ruturaj, and Michael Hussey are the only three openers to score more than 800 runs in Chennai.
Marcus Stoinis and Ayush Mhatre are the two batters to maintain strike rates above 170 (min. 100 balls faced).
Ruturaj and Michael Hussey are the only two batters who average above 50 at Chepauk (min. 10 innings).