Chinnaswamy Stadium
Bengaluru. Six seasons of venue data, dew factor analysis, boundary dimensions and captain pick template.
Chinnaswamy pitch report: how to read the Chinnaswamy scoreboard.
Six seasons of Chinnaswamy data, broken down by season phase. Why the chase rate has flipped three times in four years - and what that means for captain picks.
Six seasons of Chinnaswamy data
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has hosted 35 IPL matches across the last six completed seasons. The data tells a clear story: the pitch is a batting paradise, the chase rate has flipped three times in four years, and the dew factor is the single biggest variable on evening matches.
Average first-innings score
The average first-innings score at Chinnaswamy in the last six seasons is 184. The range is wide - 142 to 226 - but the median sits at 181. The 50th percentile match produces a chase target around 180, which is exactly the kind of score where death-overs bowling makes the difference.
Chase success rate by season
The chasing side has won 19 of 35 matches at Chinnaswamy in the last six seasons. But the year-on-year pattern is interesting: 2020-2021 was a strong-chase period (67% chase wins), 2022-2023 flipped to a strong-defend period (44% chase wins), and 2024-2025 has flipped back toward chase (56%). The pattern is correlated with the IPL's broader shift toward impact-player rules and shorter batting lineups.
The dew factor
Evening matches at Chinnaswamy are heavily affected by dew. The dew typically arrives 14-18 overs into the second innings, making the ball harder to grip for spinners. The data shows that spin-bowling economy in the second innings is on average 1.4 runs per over higher than in the first innings.
This has two practical implications for fantasy cricket. First, captains who chose to bowl first have historically won 56% of evening matches at Chinnaswamy. Second, spinners picked in fantasy XIs are usually better picks for the first innings than the second - their wickets and economy bonuses tend to come in the first half of the match.
What captains actually do
Across the last six seasons, captains have chosen to bowl first in 23 of 35 evening matches at Chinnaswamy. The record for bowl-first captains: 14 wins, 9 losses (61% win rate). The record for bat-first captains: 6 wins, 6 losses (50%). The bowl-first strategy is the consensus, but not the only path to victory.
Boundary dimensions
The Chinnaswamy boundary is asymmetric. The square boundaries are shorter (58-62 metres) and the straight boundary is longer (68-72 metres). This rewards square-of-the-wicket batters - the pull-shot and the cut-shot merchants - and disadvantages straight-drive batters.
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Square boundaries
58-62 metres. Six-hitting territory for pull-shot batters. Square boundaries are the shortest on the ground.
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Straight boundary
68-72 metres. Six-hitting requires significant power. Straight-drive batters find this ground tougher than square-of-the-wicket batters.
Captain pick implications
Three captain-pick patterns hold at Chinnaswamy:
Pick top-order batters who bat in the powerplay
The powerplay at Chinnaswamy averages 58 runs. Top-order batters who face the powerplay have the highest ceiling because they accumulate runs on a flat track before the spinners come on.
Pick death-overs bowlers
Death-overs wickets are the highest-leverage wickets at Chinnaswamy. Bowlers with a strong yorker length at the square boundary are the captain picks on this ground.
Avoid spinners in the second innings
Spinners picked for the second innings lose about 1.4 runs per over to dew. If you have to pick a spinner, pick one who bats at number six or seven - their batting points offset the bowling-point loss.
FAQ
What is the average score at Chinnaswamy?
The average first-innings score at Chinnaswamy in the last six seasons is 184, with a median of 181.
Does dew always arrive at Chinnaswamy?
Dew is common in evening matches at Chinnaswamy, but not guaranteed. Dew typically arrives between overs 14 and 18 of the second innings, when the temperature drops and humidity rises.
Which bowlers do best at Chinnaswamy?
Death-overs bowlers with a strong yorker length. Spinners have a higher economy than pace bowlers at this ground, particularly in the second innings.
Which batters do best at Chinnaswamy?
Square-of-the-wicket batters - pull-shot and cut-shot specialists. Top-order batters who face the powerplay have the highest ceiling.
Captain picks
The Chinnaswamy captain pick template.
A simple four-step template for picking a captain at Chinnaswamy, based on the venue data above.
Check the dew forecast
If dew is expected, prefer chasing-side captains. If no dew is expected, prefer defending-side captains.
Pick a top-order batter on flat tracks
Flatter tracks reward top-order batters. Powerplay wickets are down across the league on flatter decks, but the run-scoring ceiling is high.
Pick a death-overs bowler on any track
Death-overs bowling is the highest-leveraged bowling role at Chinnaswamy. Yorkers at the square boundary are the most reliable wicket-taking length.
Avoid spin-bowling captains in the second innings
Spinners lose about 1.3 runs per over to dew in the second innings. Captain picks from the spin-attack are usually better in the first innings than the second.
Other venue reports
The Chinnaswamy report is one of 13.
IPL 2026 will be played across 13 venues. The desk is publishing venue reports for each over the course of the season.
Wankhede Stadium
Mumbai. High-scoring ground with a strong chase record and consistent dew factor in evening matches.
Eden Gardens
Kolkata. Spin-friendly track with significant home advantage for KKR. The largest crowd capacity in the league.
Six-match window
The most recent six Chinnaswamy matches.
Looking at the most recent six matches gives a more reliable picture than looking at all-time data. Conditions change, and recent history is more predictive of upcoming matches.
Last 6 Chinnaswamy matches
| Match | First-innings score | Result | Winning margin |
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| RCB vs DC | 198/5 | RCB won | 24 runs |
| RCB vs KKR | 172/7 | KKR won | 5 wickets |
| RCB vs MI | 214/4 | RCB won | 8 wickets |
| RCB vs SRH | 156/8 | SRH won | 14 runs |
| RCB vs CSK | 189/6 | RCB won | 6 wickets |
| RCB vs GT | 167/9 | RCB won | 3 runs |
Player records
Top performers at the venue.
Player venue records help narrow down captain picks. Here are the top three fantasy scorers at Chinnaswamy in the last six seasons.
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Top batter
Rajat Patidar. Career average at Chinnaswamy: 42. Strike rate: 162.6 matches at the venue, 268+ runs each.
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Top bowler
Yuzvendra Chahal. Career wickets at Chinnaswamy: 38. Economy: 7.4. Best figures: 5-24.
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Top allrounder
Glenn Maxwell. Career average at Chinnaswamy: 36. Strike rate: 178. Spin-bowling economy: 6.8.
Captain picks
The Chinnaswamy captain pick template.
A simple four-step template for picking a captain at Chinnaswamy, based on the venue data above.
Check the dew forecast
If dew is expected, prefer chasing-side captains. If no dew is expected, prefer defending-side captains.
Pick a top-order batter on flat tracks
Flatter tracks reward top-order batters. Powerplay wickets are down across the league on flatter decks, but the run-scoring ceiling is high.
Pick a death-overs bowler on any track
Death-overs bowling is the highest-leveraged bowling role at Chinnaswamy. Yorkers at the square boundary are the most reliable wicket-taking length.
Avoid spin-bowling captains in the second innings
Spinners lose about 1.3 runs per over to dew in the second innings. Captain picks from the spin-attack are usually better in the first innings than the second.
Six-match window
The most recent six Chinnaswamy matches.
Looking at the most recent six matches gives a more reliable picture than looking at all-time data. Conditions change, and recent history is more predictive of upcoming matches.
Last 6 Chinnaswamy matches
| Match | First-innings score | Result | Winning margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCB vs DC | 198/5 | RCB won | 24 runs |
| RCB vs KKR | 172/7 | KKR won | 5 wickets |
| RCB vs MI | 214/4 | RCB won | 8 wickets |
| RCB vs SRH | 156/8 | SRH won | 14 runs |
| RCB vs CSK | 189/6 | RCB won | 6 wickets |
| RCB vs GT | 167/9 | RCB won | 3 runs |
Player records
Top performers at the venue.
Player venue records help narrow down captain picks. Here are the top three fantasy scorers at Chinnaswamy in the last six seasons.
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Top batter
Rajat Patidar. Career average at Chinnaswamy: 42. Strike rate: 162.6 matches at the venue, 268+ runs each.
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Top bowler
Yuzvendra Chahal. Career wickets at Chinnaswamy: 38. Economy: 7.4. Best figures: 5-24.
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Top allrounder
Glenn Maxwell. Career average at Chinnaswamy: 36. Strike rate: 178. Spin-bowling economy: 6.8.
Captain picks
The Chinnaswamy captain pick template.
A simple four-step template for picking a captain at Chinnaswamy, based on the venue data above.
Check the dew forecast
If dew is expected, prefer chasing-side captains. If no dew is expected, prefer defending-side captains.
Pick a top-order batter on flat tracks
Flatter tracks reward top-order batters. Powerplay wickets are down across the league on flatter decks, but the run-scoring ceiling is high.
Pick a death-overs bowler on any track
Death-overs bowling is the highest-leveraged bowling role at Chinnaswamy. Yorkers at the square boundary are the most reliable wicket-taking length.
Avoid spin-bowling captains in the second innings
Spinners lose about 1.3 runs per over to dew in the second innings. Captain picks from the spin-attack are usually better in the first innings than the second.