IND vs ENG 4th T20I-Pune Showdown – MCA Stadium Stats, Records & IPL History

The fourth and final match of the thrilling five-match T20I series between India and England is now headed to the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. With India being ahead in the series 2-1, this match will determine whether India can seal the series or if Jos Buttler's England will level the score.

Series So Far-A Thrilling Contest Unfolds

India had a great start by winning the first two T20Is in Kolkata and Chennai, but England regained its footing at Rajkot with a display of resilience. Visitors had gone pretty bad in the initial games where they failed to gain any sort of momentum in both batting and bowling. They produced a solid all-round show at Niranjan Shah Stadium that helped them regain contention.

After being put into bat, England capitalized on strong performances from Ben Duckett (51 off 28 balls) and Liam Livingstone (43 off 24 balls) to post a competitive total of 171, despite Varun Chakravarthy’s impressive five-wicket haul. Jos Buttler chipped in with 24 runs off 22 balls. India's chase collapsed on a slow pitch as Adil Rashid, Jamie Overton, and Brydon Carse strangled their way to victory in the middle overs and took England home by 26 runs.

MCA Stadium-A Venue of Big Scores and Fireball Pacers

So far, the MCA Stadium in Pune has been batting-friendly though it does provide some help to pacers. The last T20I India played here in 2023, while chasing 207 against Sri Lanka, ended short, though Sri Lanka batted pretty well. Axar Patel and Suryakumar Yadav were the ones who scored half-centuries with aggression. So far, it has seen some high-scoring games as well as those in which the bowlers have taken control.

Here are some key T20I stats and records at the MCA Stadium:

Total Matches Played: 4

Matches Won Batting First: 2

Matches Won Chasing: 2

Highest Total: 206/6 by Sri Lanka vs India (2023)

Lowest Total: 101 all out by India vs Sri Lanka (2016)

Highest Successful Chase: 158/5 by India vs England (2012)

Lowest Total Defended: 201/6 by India vs Sri Lanka (2020)

Average 1st Innings Score: 166

Highest Individual Score: Axar Patel – 65 off 31 balls vs Sri Lanka (2023)

Best Bowling Figures: Dasun Shanaka – 3 for 16 vs India (2016)

Total Sixes: 58

Total Fours: 87

Total Fifties: 8

India's Mixed Record at Pune

The Men in Blue have played four T20Is at the MCA Stadium, and they both lost and won two. However, the memories of England are not sour as they won their last game here. Thus, India would be more than eager to keep their dominance intact over England at Pune.

IPL Legacy of MCA Stadium – A Critical Venue in the Tournament's History

Beyond international cricket, the MCA Stadium has played a very prominent role for Indian Premier League matches. More than 50 matches have been held at this venue, and this stadium has served as a home ground for different teams such as Punjab Kings, the now defunct Rising Pune Supergiant, and Chennai Super Kings. It was one of the main venues during the pandemic affected season of 2022 as most travel was restricted.

Here are some statistics about Pune for IPL:

Total Matches Played: 51

Matches Won Batting First: 28

Matches Won Chasing: 23

Highest Total: 211

Lowest Total: 73

Highest Successful Chase: 196

Lowest Total Defended: 119

Total Sixes: 602

Total Fours: 1237

What to Expect in the 4th T20I?

Such being the nature of the pitch at MCA Stadium, a high-scoring affair seems to be in the cards. The batsmen will gain the upper hand, but quick bowlers will also be able to get enough bounce and movement with the ball under lights. Both teams would look for an early push since defending totals here has been pretty challenging.

Fans have enough reasons to look forward to an electrifying game with big hits, terrific bowling and great moments as India is going to seal the series and England still in hopes of staying in the series. Will India seal the series or England push for a decider? All answers are going to be unfolded in Pune!