M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru: IPL records and pitch report, average scores, highest wicket-takers and runscorers ahead of RCB vs CSK

05-18-2024
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The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has been the home ground for one of the most popular franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). 

This year, RCB have played six games at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium so far, winning thrice.

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In their last league game, RCB will take on Chennai Super Kings. Both the teams are vying for a playoffs spot. While a win for CSK will guarantee them a top-4 finish, RCB have to beat CSK by a big margin to ensure they have a superior next run rate.

While CSK have 14 points from 13 matches, RCB have 12 points from 13 matches going into the crucial clash.

Ahead of the game between RCB and CSK, The Sporting News takes a look at all the IPL stats and records for this venue. 

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How many IPL matches has the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium hosted?

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has hosted 94 games in the Indian Premier League, with four games ending with no result.

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M. Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch report

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is among the greatest places to watch cricket matches, given that batsmen are bound to accomplish big feats at this venue.

Due to the ground's comparatively smaller dimensions, batsmen are able to bat with greater freedom, producing a wide range of boundaries and mammoth totals.

The pitch is typically flat, and nearly every evening game at this ground involves some dew, which makes it favourable for teams batting second.

What happened in the last game at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium?

The last game at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru took place on Sunday, May 12.

Batting first, RCB scored 187 for nine as Rajat Patidar posted 52 off just 32 balls. DC barely got going in the match and were dismissed for 140 in 19.1 overs.

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Scores:

  • RCB: 187/9 in 20 overs (Rajat Patidar 52, Will Jacks 41; Rasikh Salam 2/23)
  • DC: 140 in 19.1 overs (Axar Patel 57, Yash Dayak 3/20)

How many IPL matches have RCB won at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium?

In 90 games at this venue, RCB have won 42 games and lost 42 games. Five games had no result.

What is the highest score by a team at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in IPL?

Sunrisers Hyderabad's 287-3 against RCB in 2024 is the highest team score at this venue. It is also the highest IPL team total of all time.

What is the lowest score by a team at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in IPL?

RCB's 82 all out against Kolkata Knight Riders in the inaugural edition, which was also the first-ever IPL match, is the lowest total at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

What is the average score at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in IPL? 

The average first innings score at this venue is 173.

What is the highest individual score at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in IPL?

Chris Gayle's 175* off 66 deliveries against Pune Warriors India in IPL 2013 is the highest individual score at his venue. It is also the highest individual score ever in IPL history.

What are the best bowling figures at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in IPL?

Samuel Badree's 4-9 in 4 overs for RCB against Mumbai Indians are the best bowling figures on this ground, although it came in a losing cause as MI won the game by 3 wickets.

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Which batsman has the most runs at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in IPL?

Virat Kohli has scored the most runs on this ground in IPL, scoring 2966 runs in 84 innings.

He is followed by his former RCB teammates AB de Villiers (1960 runs in 58 innings) and Chris Gayle (1561 runs in 44 innings).

Which bowler has the most wickets at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in IPL?

Yuzvendra Chahal has taken the most wickets of any bowler in Bengaluru, accounting for 52 wickets in 42 matches with best figures of 4-25.

Zaheer Khan (28) and R Vinay Kumar (27) are next on the list for the most wickets at this venue.