After a conviencing series win against Bangladesh in two Test matches and three T20I games, India will be playing against New Zealand in the three match Test series. The series will begin from October 16 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, with the end of the series, India could confirm their spot of the World Test Championship (WTC) final. Ahead of the series, let us look at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch report & stats.
M Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch report
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, one of India’s finest and smallest cricket grounds, is a venue where every cricketer, both international and domestic, aspires to showcase their batting prowess. Usually a flat wicket, it will become helpful to spinners as the game progresses to the third or fourth day. As the match moves into Day 3, conditions may become more favorable for spin bowling, making it intriguing to observe. In the meantime, the first two days could favor pace bowlers due to the moisture.
M Chinnaswamy Stadium stats
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has hosted 25 matches, with 10 Test matches won by the team that batted first, while the team batting second has won five matches. The average first innings score here is 354. The highest total recorded is 626/10, and the highest score chased is 262.
| Total Matches | 25 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 10 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 5 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 354 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 304 |
| Average 3rd Innings Score | 206 |
| Average 4th Innings Score | 174 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 626/10 (150.2 Overs) by IND vs PAK |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 103/10 (38.4 Overs) by AFG vs IND |
| Highest Score Chased | 262/5 (63.2 Overs) by IND vs NZ |
| Lowest Score Defended | 112/10 (35.4 Overs) by AUS vs IND |
