M.Chinnaswamy Stadium

The M.Chinnaswamy Stadium stands as one of India's premier cricket venues in the heart of Bangalore, serving as the home ground for Karnataka state cricket and the Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL franchise. Named after M. Chinnaswamy, a former president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, the stadium was established in 1969 and has undergone several renovations to become a modern 40,000-capacity venue. The pitch at Chinnaswamy is renowned for its batting-friendly nature, particularly evident in the shorter formats. With an average first innings score of 383.67 in Tests, the surface typically offers good bounce and carry, favoring stroke-makers. However, the statistics reveal an interesting trend where teams batting first struggle across all formats, with win percentages of just 41.67% in ODIs, 43.68% in T20s, and 33.33% in Tests, suggesting the pitch may offer assistance to bowlers as matches progress or that chasing teams benefit from dew conditions. The stadium has witnessed numerous memorable encounters, including high-scoring IPL thrillers and crucial international matches. The venue's compact dimensions and enthusiastic Bangalore crowds create an electric atmosphere, particularly during evening games. The passionate local support, combined with the city's pleasant weather, makes Chinnaswamy one of India's most atmospheric cricket venues. Having hosted 111 matches in our database across all formats, it continues to play a vital role in Indian cricket's landscape.