A five decade old cricket stadium situated in the Karnataka that has been hosting all formats of cricket (domestic and international) events since its functionality, the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, apart from cricket events the ground has given space for many more events.
Introduction of M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
D Devraj’s Karnataka Government in 1969 laid the foundation stone for the M Chinnaswamy Stadium and the construction work was completed in 1970. The pitch was used for international cricket event after 4 years of construction, when India vs West Indies match played on 22-November-1974. The stadium is situated in Bangelore’s Mahatma Gandhi Rd., Shivaji Nagar, Karnataka state.
During initial days, the M Chinnaswami Stadium was called as Karnataka State Cricket Association Stadium before it was renamed to M Chinnaswami Stadium, the founding member of the Mysore State Cricket Association. The ground has been leased out to the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) for 100 years by the Karnataka government.
During any event, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium can accommodate 33800 spectators by seating capacity of the ground. This ground has been renovated several times to make the pitch suitable, an investment of 4.5 crore to install water purification plant and a 400 kW Solar panel system has been employed that reduces its carbon footprints. At the pitch, a rainwater drainage system is created to dry the pitch fast.
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has hosted the four World Cup tournaments in 1987, 1996, 2011, and 2023.
- In 1987, Australia won the World Cup.
- In 1996, Sri Lanka won the World Cup for the first time.
- In 2011, India lifts the World Cup for the second time.
- In the recent World Cup 2023, Australia recordedly won its 6th World Cup Tournament.
M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore Pitch Report
The pitch at M Chinnaswamy Stadium is small in size with smaller boundaries of 55–56 meters, which is the maximum along the side of the ground. The complete circular and flat pitch has always favored the batsman to score good runs on the scoreboard.
For events at M Chinnaswami Stadium, both playing teams try to always choose to field first so that they can achieve whatever the target given by the opposite team. Although, thr pitch helps to spinners during the match, but batsman manages to score high runs.
Records at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
- First international test match: India vs. West Indies played on November 22, 1974.
- First international ODI match: India vs. Sri Lanka played on September 26, 1982.
- First international T20 match: India vs. Pakistan, played on December 25, 2012.
- The highest score of 626 runs in 2007 was made by India against Pakistan.
- The lowest score of 103 runs was made by Afghanistan against India in 2018.
Test Record on M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
- Sachin Tendulkar has scored the highest 869 runs, followed by Sunil Gavaskar’s 600 runs, while Younis Khan (Pakistan team) has the individual highest 267 runs at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
- Anil Kumble has taken the most wickets (41), followed by Harbhajan Singh (30), while Danish Kaneria (Pakistan) has the highest wickets (11) as an international player.
| Total matches | 85 |
| Batting First Won | – |
| Batting Second Won | – |
| Total Match (Team India) | 24 |
| Total Matches won | 9 |
| Average 1st inning Score | 305 |
| Average 2nd inning Score | 229 |
| Average 3rd inning Score | 181 |
| Average 4th inning Score | 169 |
| highest total recorded | 626 (150.2 Overs) | IND vs PAK |
| lowest total recorded | 103/10 (38.4 Overs) | IND vs AFG |
| highest score chased | 626: IND vs PAK |
| lowest score defended | 238 (Drawn) | IND vs PAK |
ODI Record on M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
- Rohit Sharma has the highest individual score of runs at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Sachin Tendulkar has scored most runs (534 runs) followed by Rohit Sharma (437 runs) and Virendra Sehwag (328 runs).
- At M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Zaheer Khan has set the record for taking most wickets (14), followed by Javagal Shrinath (10 wickets) and Kapil Dev (8 wickets).
| Total matches | 26 |
| Batting First Won | 14 |
| Balling First Won | 4 |
| Average 1st inning Score | 189 |
| Average 2nd inning Score | 208 |
| highest total recorded | 410/4 (50 Overs) | IND vs NED |
| lowest total recorded | 80/10 (23.5 Overs) | WI vs SL |
| highest score chased | 329/7 (50 Overs) | IRE vs ENG |
| lowest score defended | 147/10 (44.4 Overs) | AUSW vs ENGW |
T20 Record on M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
- Rohit Sharma has scored the most runs (121 runs not out), followed by Glenn Maxwell (113 runs not out) in a single match, with the highest score of 150 runs in 4 innings and 139 in 2 innings, respectively.
- Yajuvendra Chahal has taken the most wickets (6 wickets) in a single inning, followed by Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3 wickets), while Chahal has taken the most wickets (6 in 3 matches), followed by Shakib-Al-Hasan (4 wickets in 2 matches).
| Total matches | 11 |
| Batting First Won | 5 |
| Balling First Won | 6 |
| Average 1st inning Score | 165 |
| Average 2nd inning Score | 150 |
| highest total recorded | 212/4 (20 Overs) | IND vs AFG |
| lowest total recorded | 122/9 (20 Overs) | ENG vs W I |
| highest score chased | 212/4 (20 Overs) | IND vs AFG |
| lowest score defended | 160/8 (20 Overs) | IND vs AUS |
IPL Records at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
- Virat Kohli has scored the most runs (2346) at M Chinnaswamy Stadium followed by AB de villiers (1973 runs) and Chris Gayle (1563 runs). Chris Gayle has score the highest indivisual score of 175 runs (66 balls) followed by Brendon McCullum 158 (73balls) at this ground.
- Yuzvendra Chahal has clocked most wickets (51) followed by Zaheer Khan (28 wickets) and R. Vinay Kumar (27 wickets).
| Total matches | 84 |
| Batting First Won | 34 |
| Balling First Won | 42 |
| Average 1st inning Score | 169.7 |
| Average 2nd inning Score | 150 |
| highest total recorded | 263/5 (20 Overs) | RCB vs Pune Warriors |
| lowest total recorded | 82/10 (15.1 Overs) | RCB vs KKR |
| Avg. Power Play Score | 45.7 |
| lowest score defended | 53.9 |
