International venue · Karnataka

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Shivaji Nagar, near Mahatma Gandhi Road and Cubbon Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka. 39 completed matches stored since 16 Oct 2024.

Capacity 40,000
Opened 1969
25 Tests
31 ODIs
10 T20Is
Floodlit

Photo: Aniket Suryavanshi from Solapur, India, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium: key facts

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is a central Bengaluru cricket ground and the home venue of Karnataka cricket and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Built in the late 1960s and opened for major cricket in 1974, it has hosted Tests, ODIs, T20Is and World Cup matches. Its compact boundaries and generally true surface have made it a high-scoring venue, while rain can affect play.

Location: Shivaji Nagar, near Mahatma Gandhi Road and Cubbon Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Capacity: 40,000Its listed capacity is 40,000. KSCA's own stadium page states 32,000, so published capacity varies by definition and seating configuration.
Opened: 1969
First international: 22 November 1974India v West Indies, 1st Test
Owned or run by: Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA)
Home teams: Karnataka men's cricket team, Karnataka women's cricket team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (WPL)
Ends: Anil Kumble End and Rahul Dravid End
Floodlights: Yes
Former names: KSCA Stadium
Status: International venue

International matches hosted

25Tests
31ODIs
10T20Is
1Women's Tests
12Women's ODIs
8Women's T20Is

Counts up to 6 June 2026; first international 22 November 1974.

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch report

How the surface usually plays, then the figures from completed matches stored at this ground (average first-innings score is the median).

Reports describe Chinnaswamy as a compact ground with short boundaries and a generally flat, true pitch. Those features can reward clean strokeplay, while the venue's altitude and enclosed layout can help lofted shots carry. Conditions are not uniformly batter-friendly: slower surfaces have appeared in day matches, and Bengaluru rain can interrupt play. Dew may make the ball harder to grip in evening limited-overs matches, but a match-specific assessment is needed.

Short boundaries increase the value of well-timed aerial shots.
A true surface can offer pace and bounce for strokeplay.
Slower pitches have been used, so spin and change of pace can matter when the surface wears.
Rain interruptions are a recurring weather consideration in Bengaluru.

Pitch and toss figures from stored matches

Pitch and toss figures at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium by format
Format	Matches	Avg 1st innings	Bat-first wins	Chose to bowl	Toss winner won	Highest total
T20 and shorter	35	169	31%	97%	66%	250/3 Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 5 Apr 2026
Test and first-class	4	178	0%	75%	50%	475/10 Karnataka, 23 Jan 2025

Upcoming matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

No upcoming fixtures at this ground are confirmed.

History of M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

The ground was established in 1969 and was initially known as the KSCA Stadium. The stadium building was completed in 1974 on Mahatma Gandhi Road, close to Cubbon Road in central Bengaluru. It took the name of M. Chinnaswamy, a former president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India and a leading figure in Karnataka cricket. The first men's Test, India against West Indies, began on 22 November 1974.

The venue became part of Karnataka's rise in domestic cricket. Its first Test also featured the international debuts of West Indies batters Vivian Richards and Gordon Greenidge. The Karnataka State Cricket Association later added modern player, media and commentary facilities, and the ground became a home venue for India as well as Karnataka. It also houses the National Cricket Academy complex associated with Indian cricket development.

International cricket expanded at the ground through the 1980s and 1990s. The first men's ODI was played on 26 September 1982 against Sri Lanka. The 1996 World Cup quarter-final between India and Pakistan was the first match at the stadium played under floodlights, according to the match record. Later, Bengaluru became a regular limited-overs and Indian Premier League venue, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru using it as their home ground.

The stadium hosted 12 men's World Cup ODIs, including matches at the 2011 and 2023 tournaments. A notable 2011 group match between India and England ended in a tie after both sides made 338. The ground's most recent men's international is India's Test against New Zealand from 16 to 20 October 2024. KSCA continues to use the venue for international, domestic and franchise cricket, with capacity figures varying between published sources.

Milestones

1969
The ground was established as the KSCA Stadium in central Bengaluru.
1974
The stadium building was completed and it hosted its first men's Test, India v West Indies.
1982
India and Sri Lanka played the venue's first men's ODI on 26 September.
1996
The India-Pakistan World Cup quarter-final became the first match at the stadium played under floodlights.
2011
India and England tied a World Cup match after both teams scored 338.
2024
India v New Zealand, 16–20 October, was the latest men's international.

Famous matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

9 March 1996
India v Pakistan, World Cup quarter-final
India made 287/8 and beat Pakistan by 39 runs. The match is recorded as the first at the ground under floodlights.
27 February 2011
India v England, World Cup Group B
India and England each made 338 in a day-night match that ended in a tie. Sachin Tendulkar scored 120 and Andrew Strauss made 158.
4 March 2017
India v Australia, 2nd Test
India recovered from a first-innings deficit to win by 75 runs. Cheteshwar Pujara's 92 and India's second-innings 274 were central to the result.
12 November 2023
India v Netherlands, World Cup
India scored 410/4, the highest men's ODI total listed for the ground, and won by 160 runs.

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium records

Researched ground records, checked against at least one published scorecard source.

Ground records at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
Record	Figure	Match
Highest men's ODI total	410/4	India v Netherlands, 12 November 2023
Second-highest men's ODI total	401/6	New Zealand v Pakistan, 4 November 2023
Highest tied ODI match aggregate	676 runs	India 338 v England 338/8, 27 February 2011
Highest ODI total by Australia at the ground	383/6	Australia v India, 2 November 2013

How to reach M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

Nearest airport: Kempegowda International Airport; continue by airport taxi or bus into central Bengaluru.
By train: KSR Bengaluru City railway station is the main railway connection for the city centre; continue by taxi, bus or metro.
By metro: Cubbon Park Metro station on the Purple Line is the nearest commonly used metro stop.
By road: The stadium is on Mahatma Gandhi Road, near Cubbon Road, in central Bengaluru. Traffic restrictions and event parking controls may apply on match days.
Address: Mahatma Gandhi Road, near Cubbon Road, Shivaji Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001, India

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium: questions and answers

When was M. Chinnaswamy Stadium built?

The ground was established in 1969. The stadium building was completed in 1974, the year it hosted its first men's Test.

What is the capacity of M. Chinnaswamy Stadium?

Its listed capacity is 40,000. KSCA's own stadium page gives 32,000, so the published figure depends on the seating definition and configuration.

Who owns M. Chinnaswamy Stadium?

The stadium is associated with the Karnataka State Cricket Association, which operates the venue. Some ground references also list the Government of Karnataka in the ownership description.

Which teams use M. Chinnaswamy Stadium as their home ground?

Karnataka's men's and women's teams and Royal Challengers Bengaluru's men's and women's teams use the ground as a home venue.

Which metro station is nearest to the stadium?

Cubbon Park Metro station on Bengaluru's Purple Line is the nearest commonly used stop, with the stadium a short walk or local connection away.

What was the first international match at the stadium?

India played West Indies in the first men's Test at the ground from 22 to 27 November 1974.

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