M Chinnaswamy Stadium is one of the oldest cricket stadiums in India. Originally this stadium is known as Karnataka State Cricket Association Stadium. The ground was renamed after M Chinnaswamy who was the BCCI president from 1977 to 1980.
This stadium has been the home ground of the IPL franchise RCB since 2008. RCB will play their first home game of IPL 2026 against SRH on March 28.
In this article, we will explore the IPL records and statistics related to M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Records and Statistics
| Total Match Played | 104 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 44 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 56 |
| NR | 4 |
| Average First Inning Total | 168 |
| Average Second Inning Total | 156 |
| Highest Team Total | 287/3 SRH vs RCB |
| Lowest Team Total | 82/10 RCB vs KKR |
Above statistics highlight that M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is a traffic ground for batsmen.The avg first inning score on this ground is above 170 runs.
In the second innings, the dew factor comes into play, making it difficult for bowlers to grip the ball. That’s why most teams prefer to chase at this venue.
Additionally, the boundaries at M. Chinnaswamy stadium are relatively small, especially the straight boundary which is just 65 meters, further contributing in high-scoring matches.
RCB Records on M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
| Total Match Played | 94 |
| RCB Won | 45 |
| RCB Lost | 44 |
| NR | 4 |
| Tied | 1 |
RCB has had mixed records at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Out of 94 matches played across 18 editions of IPL RCB managed to win 45 matches and lost the same no of matches. Their winning percentage is 50% at Chinnaswamy Stadium.
This year’s RCB looks more balanced with the inclusion of Josh Hazewood and Kurnal Panday providing them an edge in a bowling unit, which has historically been a weak area of RCB team.
M Chinnaswamy Stadium IPL Records
- Virat Kohli is the highest run scorer at M Chinnaswamy Stadium having scored 3648 runs in 106 matches.
- Chris Gayle holds the record of highest individual score at this venue, scoring 175* against Pune Warriors in the 2013 edition.
- A total of 14 batsmen have scored centuries at this stadium which is more than any other IPL venue.
- The highest IPL Total of 287 runs was registered during the 2024 edition in a match between SRH and RCB.
M Chinnaswamy Stadium IPL 2026 Schedule
- March 28, Saturday: RCB vs SRH – 7:30 PM IST
- April 5, Sunday: RCB vs CSK- 7:30 PM IST
FAQ
1 What is the seating capacity of M Chinnaswamy..?
The seating capacity of M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is 40,000.
2 Which Stadium uses M Chinnaswamy as their home ground for IPL ..?
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) uses M. Chinnaswamy Stadium as their home ground in the IPL.
3 What is Pitch Condition at M Chinnaswamy..?
The pitch at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is batting-friendly, known for its high-scoring matches
4 When was the first international match held at M Chinnaswamy..?
The first international match at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium was a Test match between India and West Indies on November 22, 1974.
