M. Chinswami pitch report and statistics ahead of today’s IPL match

The iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is set to host today’s IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). With both sides studded with destructive batters, the fans are expecting a high-scoring encounter in today’s IPL match. Let us check out M. Chinnaswamy’s pitch report and stats ahead of today’s IPL match.

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch report

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has long been known as a batting-friendly venue, but this season has seen a slight shift in its character. Traditionally, the pitch has favored big hitters, with short boundaries and high-scoring games being the norm. However, in IPL 2025, the surface has offered more assistance to bowlers, making it a balanced contest between bat and ball.

Today’s IPL match venue stats

The average first-innings score at the stadium this season has been around 170, which is lower than the historical average of 178. Teams batting second have had a better record, winning approximately 53% of the matches played here2. Dew is expected to play a significant role in the evening, making it challenging for bowlers to grip the ball, especially spinners.

The highest team total recorded at Chinnaswamy is 287/3, while the lowest defended score is 181. Key players like Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan will look to exploit the batting conditions, while bowlers like Yuzvendra Chahal and Josh Hazlewood could make an impact with their variations.

RCB has struggled at home this season, losing both of their matches at this venue. Despite their strong batting lineup, they have found it difficult to capitalize on the conditions. On the other hand, PBKS comes into this game with confidence, having defended the lowest total in IPL history in their last match.