M.Chinnaswamy Stadium
Chennai: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium
FACTS
| Opened | 1969 |
| Capacity | 40,000 |
| Known as | Karnataka State Cricket Association Stadium |
| Ends | Pavilion End, BEML End |
| Location | Bengaluru, India |
| Time Zone | UTC +05:30 |
| Home to | Karnataka |
| Floodlights | Yes |
| Curator | Narayan Raju |
Indian Premier League 2020 matches scheduled at this venue
| 14:30 GMT | RCB vs KKR, 3rd Match |
| 14:30 GMT | RCB vs SRH, 11th Match |
| 14:30 GMT | RCB vs RR, 23rd Match |
| 14:30 GMT | RCB vs DC, 28th Match |
| 10:30 GMT | RCB vs KXIP, 40th Match |
| 14:30 GMT | RCB vs CSK, 53rd Match |
| 14:30 GMT | RCB vs MI, 56th Match |
STATS – TEST
| Total matches | 23 |
| Matches won batting first | 9 |
| Matches won bowling first | 5 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 362 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 314 |
| Average 3rd Inns scores | 204 |
| Average 4th Inns scores | 183 |
| Highest total recorded | 626/10 (150.2 Ov) by IND vs PAK |
| Lowest total recorded | 103/10 (38.4 Ov) by AFG vs IND |
STATS – ODI
| Total matches | 26 |
| Matches won batting first | 11 |
| Matches won bowling first | 12 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 259 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 238 |
| Highest total recorded | 383/6 (50 Ov) by IND vs AUS |
| Lowest total recorded | 168/10 (42.1 Ov) by IND vs PAK |
| Highest score chased | 329/7 (49.1 Ov) by IRE vs ENG |
| Lowest score defended | 166/4 (22 Ov) by IND vs ENG |
STATS – T20
| Total matches | 7 |
| Matches won batting first | 2 |
| Matches won bowling first | 5 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 154 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 146 |
| Highest total recorded | 202/6 (20 Ov) by IND vs ENG |
| Lowest total recorded | 127/10 (16.3 Ov) by ENG vs IND |
| Highest score chased | 194/3 (19.4 Ov) by AUS vs IND |
| Lowest score defended | 146/7 (20 Ov) by IND vs BAN |
Venue Description
M Chinnaswamy stadium, lying in the heart of the state capital, continues to remain one of the biggest cricketing centres of the country. Starting off as a humble abode, the stadium has now turned out to be a marquee venue, capable of hosting some of the biggest cricket matches to be played in the country. Home to some of the classiest match-winners of India, Chinnaswamy stadium, in its debut Test match had the honour of hosting the West Indies in 1974. The match also marked the emergence of two modern legends, Gordon Greenidge and Sir Viv Richards. Since then, the stadium has regularly hosted Tests, although it’s unfortunately considered as one of India’s unluckiest venues.
Bangalore hosted the final Test against Pakistan in 1987, remembered more for the minefield of a pitch and the consequent 96 from Sunil Gavaskar, one of the best ever knocks played by the little master. The venue also hosted Sachin Tendulkar’s last Test as India’s captain, against South Africa in February, 2000, enabling Hansie Cronje’s men complete a historic series win. Unlike traditional Indian pitches, Bangalore offers more pace and bounce and it’s one of the biggest reasons why overseas teams enjoy playing on this surface.