IPL 2024 – Match 62: RCB vs DC Pitch Report of M.Chinnaswamy Stadium With Stats and Records

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are gearing up to face Delhi Capitals (DC) in match 62 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday, May 12.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru had a rough start to their campaign, managing to win only one out of their first eight games. However, with some outstanding performances from the players, they have turned things around, winning four consecutive matches against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans (twice), and Punjab Kings.

Faf du Plessis and his team currently occupy the seventh position in the points table, having accumulated ten points from 12 games.

On the other hand, Delhi Capitals are coming off a 20-run victory over Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Rishabh Pant’s side is still in the playoff race, having secured six wins and six losses from 12 games. However, they cannot afford any slip-ups at this stage of the season, as the competition for the top four spots is intensifying with each passing day.

With this highly anticipated match approaching, let’s examine the expected behavior of the pitch at the Chinnaswamy Stadium throughout the game.

RCB vs DC: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report

The contest will take place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Known for its short boundaries, lively pitches, and ideal altitude, Bengaluru is often considered a batting paradise. Despite only two 200-plus scores being posted here this season, bowlers cannot afford to err, as the margin for error is minimal.

Results have been evenly split between teams batting first and teams chasing, with three matches won by the chasing teams and two matches won by the teams setting the target out of the five matches played this season. 

Following this trend, the team winning the toss is likely to opt to bowl first.

RCB vs DC: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium Stats

• Matches Played: 90
• Matches won batting first: 39
• Matches won batting second: 49
• Average first innings total: 166
• Highest record total: 263/5 by Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
• Lowest record total: 82 by Royal Challengers Bengaluru

RCB Record at the Stadium

• Matches Played: 84
• Won: 40
• Lost: 43
• Tied: 1
• Winning percentage: 44%

DC Record at the Stadium

• Matches Played: 11
• Won: 4
• Lost: 6
• Winning percentage: 36%

RCB vs DC Key Stats

• In the history of the IPL, the two teams have faced each other 31 times, with Bengaluru emerging victorious in 20 matches and Delhi in 11.
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru have emerged victorious in four of their last five encounters against Delhi Capitals.
• Virat Kohli is the leading run-scorer for RCB against DC with 1030 runs.
• Rishabh Pant is the leading run-getter for his side against RCB with 421 runs.