M Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report: Is The Surface Batting Or Bowling Friendly?



M Chinnaswamy Stadium [Source: @ICC/X]M Chinnaswamy Stadium [Source: @ICC/X]

This evening, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will lock horns with Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 42nd group-stage match of the ongoing IPL 2025 season. The high-voltage clash will be played at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. 

RR will yet again be led by Riyan Parag, with regular captain Sanju Samson set to miss another game due to a side injury. They have had a forgettable season, reeling at eighth in the points table. 

Meanwhile, RCB are brimming with confidence, having won five of their first eight matches. Considering their red-hot form, the hosts would like to break their winless streak at home. 

As both teams gear up for a cracking contest, let's see how the surface at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will behave throughout the match. 

M Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Stats 

Criterion
Data
Matches Played3
Matches won batting 1st0
Matches won bowling 1st3
No Result0
Average 1st innings score142.34
Average 2nd innings score145.67
Average run rate8.48
% of wickets by pacers67.64
% of wickets by spinners32.35

(M Chinnaswamy Stadium stats in IPL 2025)

Is M Chinnaswamy Stadium's Pitch batting or bowling friendly?

The pitch at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has offered a balanced contest between bat and ball so far. While a hint of lateral movement and some signs of spin have kept the bowlers interested, the batters have capitalised on the track's even pace and bounce. 

Interestingly, the spinners have bagged nine out of 24 wickets at the venue in the last two matches. Also, considering its' the fourth game in Bengaluru, the spinners might get some turn in the middle overs.

So, expect a sporting deck with something on it for the bowlers. Having said that, the chasing sides have won all three matches in Bengaluru this season. So, the toss-winner might opt to field first. 

M Chinnaswamy Stadium Weather Today

M Chinnaswamy Stadium weather [Source: AccuWeather]M Chinnaswamy Stadium weather [Source: AccuWeather]

InformationDetails
Temperature27°C (RealFeel 26°C)
Wind SpeedESE 15 km/h - 30 km/h
Probability of Precipitation 1%
Cloud Cover2%

As per AccuWeather, the temperature at M Chinnaswamy Stadium will be around 27°C, with a real feel of 26°C. Meanwhile, the wind will blow in the East/South-East direction, with varying speeds between 15 to 30 km/h. 

RCB vs RR Chances Of Rain

The cloud cover at M Chinnaswamy Stadium is expected to be just around 2 per cent. AccuWeather predicts only 1 per cent chance of precipitation; so, we can expect an uninterrupted clash between RCB and RR.