AUS vs PAK ICC World Cup 2023: M Chinnaswamy Stadium Bengaluru Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

Australia will face Pakistan next in the ODI World Cup 2023 on Friday. The match will be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.

Australia didn’t start well in the competition as they lost back-to-back games against India and South Africa, respectively. However, they finally managed to open their account with a win over Sri Lanka in their previous game.

On the other hand, Pakistan had a contrasting start with back-to-back wins over Netherlands and Sri Lanka, respectively. However, they lost their last game to India in one completely one-sided game. Both teams now will look to win this fixture as a loss to any side will make their run to the semifinals difficult.

In this post, we will take a look at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, and Average Score ahead of the World Cup clash between Australia and Pakistan.

M Chinnaswamy Stadium’s Pitch Report

It is one of the best batting tracks in India. The bowlers will find it difficult here to contain the batters as the surface is flat. Furthermore, the boundary dimensions are short and the outfield is lightning-quick. One could expect a high-scoring encounter here.

Last Three Results at the Venue:

Australia (286/9 in 50 overs) lost to India (289/3 in 47.3 overs) by 7 wickets – 19 January 2020
Australia (334/5 in 50 overs) defeated India (313/8 in 50 overs) by 21 runs – 28 September 2018
India (383/6 in 50 overs) defeated Australia (326/10 in 45.1 overs) by 57 runs – 2 November 2013

Australia ODI record in M Chinnaswamy Stadium

Australia have played a total of 10 ODI matches here. They have won four and lost five matches here. Meanwhile, one game ended without any result.

Australia’s Highest Total at the venue: 347/2 in 50 overs vs India in 2003
Australia’s Lowest Total at the venue: 215/10 in 50 overs vs India in 1996

Pakistan ODI record in M Chinnaswamy Stadium

Pakistan have played two ODI matches at this venue. They have won one ODI and lost the other one.

Pakistan’s Highest Total at the venue: 291/8 in 50 overs vs India in 1999
Pakistan’s Lowest Total at the venue: 248/9 in 49 overs vs India in 1996

Australia vs Pakistan ODI Head-to-Head

Matches: 107
Australia Won: 69
Pakistan Won: 34
No Result: 3
Tied: 1
Highest Total For Australia: 369/7 in 50 overs in 2017
Lowest Total For Australia: 105/10 in 25.3 overs in 2014
Highest Total For Pakistan: 120/10 in 41.3 overs in 1997
Lowest Total For Pakistan: 108/10 in 36 overs in 2002

M Chinnaswamy Stadium Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 40000
Number of matches hosted: 24 Tests, 26 ODIs, and 8 T20Is

M Chinnaswamy Stadium ODI Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 26
Home Team (India) Won: 14
Visiting Team Won: 5
Neutral Side Won: 4
No Result: 1
Match Tied: 2

Average 1st Innings Score: 260
Matches Won Batting 1st: 11
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 12
Highest Team Total: 383/6 by India vs Australia in 2013
Lowest Team Total: 168/10 by India vs Australia in 1999
Highest Run Chase: 329/7 by Ireland vs England in 2011

Highest Individual Score: 209 by Rohit Sharma (India) vs Australia in 2013
Best Bowling Figures: 5/31 by Yuvraj Singh (India) vs Ireland in 2011
Most Runs: Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 534 runs in 11 matches
Most Wickets: Zaheer Khan (India) – 14 wickets in 8 matches
Most Sixes in ODIs at this venue: Rohit Sharma (India) – 28 Sixes