The M Chinnaswamy Stadium is one of the most free scoring grounds in the history of the IPL. The small ground and the high altitude in Bengaluru makes the ball travel miles. It is certainly one of the most batting friendly grounds in the country. At the same time it is a nightmare for bowlers to defend any score on this ground. This is because of the dew factor and the ease of chasing
It is the home ground of the Royal Challengers Bangalore. The atmosphere at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium is one of the best during the league. The ground has seen some memorable clashes over the years. Most of them have been high scoring encounters. Let us take a look at three of the most successful run chases at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
RCB got off to a good start and had wonderful contributions right through the batting order. RCB ended up with 205-3 in their 20 overs. The RCB bowling unit played out of their skin in the second innings. They had KKR on the ropes at 153-5. Then the game turned Andre Russell smashed 48 off 13 balls with one four seven sixes to pull off an improbable win for KKR.
CSK were back in the IPL after the two year ban for alleged spot fixing. In the first innings RCB batted well and made 205-8 in their 20 overs. In the chase RCB and CSK were on the ropes at 74-4. Then MS Dhoni came in and changed the script. The CSK skipper scored a magnificent 70 off 34 balls with one four and seven sixes.In the end CSK ended with 207-5 with two balls to spare.
In the first innings, It was the Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell show as RCB got to 212 in their 20 overs. In the second innings, RCB at one stage had LSG tottering at 3-23. But then the match completely turned. Marcus Stonis scored 65 off 30 balls with six fours and five sixes
Nicholas. Pooran made a game changing 62 off 19 balls with four fours and seven sixes. The match ebbed and flowed and LSG beat RCB by 1 wicket in a thriller.