M Chinnaswamy Stadium Bengaluru Ground Stats For India Vs New Zealand 1st Test

An old photo of Chinnaswamy Stadium  [Source: @JassPreet96/X.com]An old photo of Chinnaswamy Stadium  [Source: @JassPreet96/X.com]

It's time for the highly anticipated clash between India and New Zealand to take the centre stage as the three-match Test series of the New Zealand tour of India kicks off from October 16, Wednesday. The first Test will take place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

A Confident India Meet New Zealand

The Indian side are riding high and bright after their recent home series victory against Bangladesh. They first thrashed Najmul Hossain Shanto led team in a two match Test series and then in the three T20I games. 

Now, with the New Zealand series right just one sleep away, Rohit Sharma and co would hope to continue this momentum and secure a place the in WTC final. They would hope for another clean sweep at home and go to Australia without any pressure.

On the other hand, New Zealand enters their five-Test series against India after being exposed to major challenges following a whitewash from Sri Lanka. They have been historically weak on abroad matches and have failed to adjust to other conditions. 

After losing against Sri Lanka, captain Tim Southee resigned his position, and Tom Latham took up the reins. Kane Williamson is questionable for India with a groin injury and could make debut alongside Mark Chapman. Another player who will not feature in the lineup is Ben Sears, a victim of a knee injury. They would hope to get a hold of themselves with such a crucial Test right in front of their eyes.

Meanwhile, let's take a look at the ground stats for this venue ahead of this clash:

M Chinnaswamy Stadium Bengaluru Ground Stats

Information
Details
Total Matches 25
Matches won by team batting first 10
Matches won by team batting second5
Average score batting first354
Highest total recorded626/10 (150.2 Overs) by IND vs PAK
Lowest total recorded103/10 (38.4 Overs) by AFG vs IND
Highest chase262/5 (63.2 Overs) by IND vs NZ


The M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has hosted a total of 25 matches, with teams batting first winning 10 times and those batting second winning 5. The average score for the team batting first stands at 354 runs. 

The highest total recorded at the venue is an impressive 626/10 in 150.2 overs, achieved by India against Pakistan. Conversely, the lowest total was 103/10 in 38.4 overs, scored by Afghanistan against India. Notably, India also holds the record for the highest successful chase at this ground, having chased down 262 runs against New Zealand in 63.2 overs.