Despite recent scrutiny, the venue has received clearance from the Karnataka government, ensuring that one of India’s most iconic cricket grounds remains central to the IPL season.

History of M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

Established in 1969, with construction beginning in 1970 under state government patronage, the stadium was initially known as the Karnataka State Cricket Association Stadium. It was later renamed in honour of former Board of Control for Cricket in India president M. Chinnaswamy.

The venue hosted its first first-class matches during the 1972–73 season and gained Test status in 1974–75 during a tour by the West Indies cricket team, featuring legends like Viv Richards.

With a seating capacity of around 40,000, the stadium features modern floodlights and two main ends — Pavilion End and BEML End — and continues to serve as RCB’s home ground.

IPL 2026 Matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium

RCB will begin their IPL 2026 campaign at home and play multiple key fixtures at the venue:

• RCB vs SRH – March 28

• RCB vs CSK – April 5

• RCB vs LSG – April 15

• RCB vs DC – April 18

• RCB vs GT – April 24

These matches are expected to draw significant attention, given the venue’s reputation for high-scoring encounters.

T20 International Records at Chinnaswamy Stadium

The stadium has hosted a limited number of T20 Internationals, but the matches have produced competitive results.

• Total Matches: 10

• Batting First Wins: 4

• Batting Second Wins: 5

• No Result: 1

Key T20I Records

• Highest Total: 212/4 (India vs Afghanistan, 2024) | 212/6 (Afghanistan vs India, 2024)

• Lowest Total: 127 all out (England vs India, 2017)

• Highest Successful Chase: 194/3 (Australia vs India, 2019)

• Lowest Total Defended: 146/7 (India vs Bangladesh, 2016)

• Average First Innings Score: 148

Batting Highlights

• Total Sixes: 129

• Total Fours: 217

• Total Fifties: 13

• Total Hundreds: 2

IPL Records at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

The Chinnaswamy Stadium is widely regarded as a बल्लेबाज-friendly venue, reflected in its IPL statistics and numerous high-scoring matches.

• Total Matches: 100

• Batting First Wins: 43

• Batting Second Wins: 53

• No Result: 4

Key IPL Records

• Highest Total: 287/3 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs RCB (2024)

• Lowest Total: 82 all out by RCB vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2008)

• Highest Successful Chase: 213/9 by Lucknow Super Giants vs RCB (2023)

• Lowest Total Defended: 138/7 by Kings XI Punjab vs RCB (2017)

• Average First Innings Score: 168

Top Individual Performances in IPL at Chinnaswamy

Batting Records

• Highest Individual Score:
  Chris Gayle – 175* (66 balls) vs Pune Warriors India, 2013

• Most Runs:
  Virat Kohli – 3202 runs in 91 innings

• Most Sixes:
  Virat Kohli – 137

• Most Fours:
  Virat Kohli – 292

• Most Fifties:
  Virat Kohli – 24

• Most Hundreds:
  Virat Kohli – 4

Bowling Records

• Best Bowling Figures:
  Samuel Badree – 4/9 vs Mumbai Indians, 2017

• Most Wickets:
  Yuzvendra Chahal – 54 wickets in 43 matches

Why Chinnaswamy is a High-Scoring Venue

The relatively small boundaries, quick outfield, and flat pitch conditions make the Chinnaswamy Stadium a paradise for batters. While bowlers occasionally get assistance early on, especially on fresh pitches, the venue is best known for producing run-heavy contests and thrilling chases.

As IPL 2026 unfolds, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium once again takes centre stage. With its rich history, record-breaking matches, and passionate fanbase, the venue promises more high-scoring thrillers and unforgettable moments in the upcoming season.

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