Chinnaswamy Pitch Report: RCB vs LSG – Royal Challengers Bangalore will host Lucknow Super Giants in the 15th match of IPL 2023. The match is slated to be held at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, on Monday, April 10 from 7.30 PM onwards. Home team RCB won their season opener against Mumbai Indians but lost their second match against Kolkata Knight Riders. On the other hand, the KL Rahul-led LSG team is entering the contest after winning two out of the three games they have played in the current season so far. Follow Indian Premier League 2023 Live Updates with Insidesport.IN
The start of the IPL season 16 was stunning for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. They secured a victory in their season opener against five-time champions MI, thanks to splendid innings by skipper Faf du Plessis and star batter Virat Kohli. However, their second game against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens was a different story altogether. RCB failed to perform well in every aspect of the game, resulting in a loss.
On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants has played three games so far in IPL season 16. In their first game, LSG secured a victory against Delhi Capitals at their home ground in Lucknow. They then suffered a loss against Chennai Super Kings while playing at the Chepauk Stadium. For their third game, they returned to their home ground and defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Chinnaswamy Pitch Report
Over the years, the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore has served as the home ground for Royal Challengers Bangalore. The Stadium has hosted 101 Indian Premier League matches so far.
In limited-overs cricket, the pitch at M Chinnaswamy Stadium is favourable for batters. Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for its reputation as a high-scoring ground, thanks to its small boundaries. However, spin bowlers, especially leg spinners, play a crucial role here, particularly during the middle overs of the game.
While pacers can get some initial help, their economy rate tends to rise as the match progresses. Therefore, the team that chases a total may have an upper hand in Bengaluru Stadium. Opting to bowl first can be a good strategy, particularly in night matches, as the dew factor may also come into play.
A total of 101 IPL matches have been played here at his venue. Out of which the chasing team won 54 times, while the team batting first won 45 times. Two matches ended as no result.
The average first-inning score at this venue is 165 runs. The highest total ever recorded here is 263 runs, which was smashed by the home team RCB. Conversely, the lowest total ever recorded here is 82 runs, which is also scored by RCB.
In Bangalore, it is a given that both teams will try to win the toss and choose to bowl first. A high-scoring match is anticipated given the caliber of both teams’ batting.
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