IPL 2024 – Match 10: RCB vs KKR Pitch Report of M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru with Stats and Records • ProBatsman

View of M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru | Source: X.com
The anticipated showdown between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is set to unfold on March 29 at the illustrious M Chinnaswamy Stadium nestled in Bengaluru’s embrace. As RCB gears up for their third encounter in the IPL 2024 saga, KKR prepares for their second thrilling bout.
At present, Bengaluru finds themselves perched at the 6th spot on the points tally, boasting a commendable 2 points garnered from 2 riveting showdowns. On the flip side, Kolkata stands tall at the 4th position with 2 points gracefully secured from a single captivating match.

The valiant Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) encountered a heart-wrenching defeat at the hands of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the inaugural match of the tournament on March 22. However, they redeemed themselves in a spectacular fashion by clinching a breathtaking last-over saga against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on March 25.
 In a similar vein, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were embroiled in a nerve-wracking last-over spectacle against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on March 23.

During the recent match at this stadium between RCB and PBKS, Harpreet Brar, a left-arm orthodox spinner for Punjab, emerged as a crucial bowler. It was intriguing since Bengaluru pitches typically aren’t favourable for spinners like him.
The renowned pitch at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is inclined towards favouring the batting maestros, while the dew factor might pose a formidable challenge for the spinners to make their mark. Consequently, the pacers are poised to emerge as the primary architects of wickets in this gripping encounter for both teams.
Given the presence of formidable hard-hitters in both teams, the spectacle of sending the ball soaring out of the park is expected to unfold frequently, adding an electrifying dimension to the showdown.
M.Chinnaswamy Stadium Stats

Matches Played: 87
Matches won batting first: 37
Matches won batting second: 48
Average first innings total: 166
Highest record total: 263/5 by Royal Challengers Bangalore
Lowest record total: 82 by Royal Challengers Bangalore

RCB’s Record at the Stadium

Matches Played: 81
Won: 40
Lost: 40
Tied:1
Winning percentage: 49%

KKR record at the Stadium

Matches Played: 14
Won: 9
Lost: 5
Winning percentage: 64%

RCB vs KKR at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium

In total, RCB vs KKR have faced each other 32 times in the history of IPL so far. Kolkata has won 18 matches, On the other hand, RCB has won 14 matches against KKR out of 32 clashes.
Virat Kohli achieved one of his seven IPL centuries against KKR during the 2019 IPL season.
Andre Russell has a strike rate of 205.05 against RCB.

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