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Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
The M. Chinnaswamy stadium, formerly known as the Karnataka State Cricket Association stadium (KSCA), is named after the visionary cricket administrator and former president of the Indian Board - M Chinnaswamy. Located right in the heart of Bengaluru, at a stone’s throw from the bustling M G Road, the stadium is both accessible and spectacular. The ground made its international debut in 1974-75, hosting the first Test of the series between India and West Indies.
Since then, the stadium has witnessed the unfolding of many historic moments like Viv Richards' Test debut in 1974 -75; Gavaskar’s epic 96-run innings in the final Test of the 1987 series against arch-rivals Pakistan; and, more recently, Ajay Jadeja’s blitzkrieg against Pakistan in the 1996 World Cup quarter-finals. The Chinnaswamy always has a carnival feel to it, irrespective of the home side’s fortunes - the ground offers the spectator a great viewing experience.
It is the home ground of Royal Challengers Bangalore.
KEY STATS
- Established 1969
- Named after M Chinnaswamy, former BCCI president
- Floodlights: Four towers
- End names Pavilion End, BEML End
- Home team Royal Challengers Bangalore (India)
- First ODI India v Sri Lanka - Sep 26, 1982
- Last ODI India v England - Nov 23, 2008
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