M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru IPL Match Records, Weather Reports and Pitch Analysis 2025

M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Overview

Located in the middle of the city of Bengaluru, the M Chinnaswamy Stadium foundation was laid down in 1969. Previously known as Karnataka State Cricket Association Stadium it is now renamed after the former BCCI president, Mangalam Chinnaswamy. With a 40,000 seating capacity, M Chinnaswamy Stadium is one of the most renowned stadiums in the country.  Currently, Jacintha Kalyan is the curator of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. She is the very first female pitch curator in India responsible for Bengaluru's cricket stadium. The home ground of the state’s Karnataka Cricket team, M Chinnaswamy, is also home to the IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru.     

The table below shows an overview of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Upcoming IPL 2025 Matches at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

The home team, RCB, will start the IPL 2025 journey at the M Chinnaswamy stadium by kicking the Gujarat Titans on April 1st at 7:30 pm. After this clash, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru will play against Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Kolkata Knight Riders at this venue. There will be seven games scheduled at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium by the BCCI for the IPL 2025.    

Here is the complete list of upcoming IPL 2025 matches at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru - 

M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Pitch Report

Over the years, M Chinnaswamy became a charm for the batters with its flat, dry surface and shorter boundaries. The ball has always been in the batsman's court, and rarely changes the course. The bowlers have to make an effort to get back in the game. However, the dynamic nature of the pitch has given many thrilling matches.      

M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru: Batting or Bowling Pitch?

Looking back in history, no doubt, the M Chinnaswamy Stadium is a batting pitch. The hard surface of the pitch allows the ball to travel straight to the bat, making it easier for the batters. Another advantage is the shorter boundaries of the venue, making it easier to hit a big.   

M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru: Spin and Pace

It is no big secret that bowlers always have a hard time at the M Chinnaswamy stadium. Especially pacers who don’t have much scope to spread their wings. However, Spinners can get a chance in the middle overs and bag some wickets.  

M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Weather Report

Bengaluru’s weather will be more pleasant during the game, as the AccuWeather report says the temperature will be 28° Celsius, which goes down to 26° Celsius. The sky will be clear with mostly sunny weather in the daytime. The humidity will be 51% and  5% of the precipitation, with 0% chance of rain.     

M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru IPL Records & Stats

So far, the M Chinnaswamy Stadium has hosted 95 IPL games. Out of those 95 games, 41 games were won by the batting first team, and in the 50 games the team with bowling first came out victorious. Four matches went without any results. The average first inning score at the  M Chinnaswamy is 166, and the second inning score is 168.     

Below is the table with all the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru IPL records & stats

Highest Individual IPL Score in M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

The highest IPL individual score at M Chinnaswamy is named after Chris Gayle, who bagged not out 175 from just 66 balls in 2013. Gayle made this record for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru against the now-defunct Pune Warriors.   

Most IPL Runs in M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

The record of the most IL runs in M Chinnaswamy is named after the IPL King Virat Kohli, scoring 3040 runs in just 86 innings for RCB. Virat Kohli scored 3040 runs with an average of 40.53 and a strike rate of 142.59. His highest score at this venue is 113 runs.  

Most IPL Wickets in M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Yuzvendra Chahal has the most wickets of 52 in the M Chinnaswamy stadium for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the Rajasthan Royals. Chahal scalped  52 wickets in 42 innings with a 21.56 average and 7.72 economy rate. His best bowling figure is 4 wickets in 25 balls.   

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Records at M Chinnaswamy Stadium

So far, Royal Challengers Bengaluru has played 97 matches at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. In which RCB became the winner in 45 games and lost 46 games. Only one match was tied, and 5 matches went without any result.