M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is known for its short dimensions. In the limited-overs format, the venue is known for its competitive matches. However, the Test format tells a different story. It has hosted a total of 24 Test matches so far, and 10 of them have produced no results. Here, we have covered the full M Chinnaswamy Stadium Test records and stats in detail.
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M Chinnaswamy Stadium Test Records & Stats
| Statistic | Details |
|---|---|
| City | Bengaluru, Bangalore |
| Country | India |
| Also or Previously Known As | Karnataka State Cricket Association Stadium |
| First Test Match | 22/11/1974 |
| Last Test Match | 12/03/2022 |
| Matches Played | 24 |
| Matches Won by Home Side | 9 (37.50%) |
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 6 (25.00%) |
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 0 (0.00%) |
| Matches Won Batting First | 10 (41.67%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 5 (20.83%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 9 (37.50%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 6 (25.00%) |
| Matches Drawn | 9 (37.50%) |
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) |
| Highest Individual Innings | 267 Younis Khan (Pakistan) 24/03/2005 v India |
| Best Bowling (Innings) | 8/50 N M Lyon (Australia) 04/03/2017 v India |
| Best Bowling (Match) | 11/224 Harbhajan Singh (India) 06/10/2004 v Australia |
| Highest Team Innings | 626 (India) 08/12/2007 v Pakistan |
| Lowest Team Innings | 103 (Afghanistan) 14/06/2018 v India |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 262/5 (India) 31/08/2012 v New Zealand |
| Average Opening Stand (Runs) | 36.33 |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 32.52 |
| Average Runs per Over | 3.05 |
| Average Score Batting First | 358 |
M Chinnaswamy Stadium, located in Bengaluru, India, is also known as the Karnataka State Cricket Association Stadium. The venue has hosted Test cricket since November 22, 1974, and the most recent Test was played on March 12, 2022. Throughout its history, 24 Test matches have been played at this ground.
The home side has won 37.50% of these matches, while touring teams have secured victories 25% of the time. No matches have been won by a neutral side. When batting first, teams have won 41.67% of the games, whereas only 20.83% of matches have been won by teams batting second. Teams winning the toss have a slightly better win rate (37.50%) compared to those losing the toss (25%).
The stadium has seen nine draws and no tied matches. Notable performances include Younis Khan’s highest individual innings of 267 runs against India on March 24, 2005. The best bowling figures in an innings are held by Nathan Lyon with 8/50 against India on March 4, 2017, and in a match by Harbhajan Singh with 11/224 against Australia on October 6, 2004.
India’s highest team innings at this venue is 626 against Pakistan on December 8, 2007, while Afghanistan holds the record for the lowest innings with 103 runs scored against India on June 14, 2018. The highest successful run chase at the ground was achieved by India with 262/5 against New Zealand on August 31, 2012.
In terms of averages, the average opening partnership stands at 36.33 runs, with an average of 32.52 runs per wicket and 3.05 runs per over. The average score when batting first is 358 runs.
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