Formerly known as the Karnataka State Cricket Association Stadium and then renamed after a former board president, the stadium has a seating capacity of close to 50,000 along with floodlights and several modern amenities. It is the home ground of the Karnataka Ranji Trophy team as well as the Royal Challengers Bangalore.

The venue will host the 15th World Cup day-night match between Group B teams England and Ireland on Mar 2, as well as 22nd WC match between India and Ireland on March 6, before becoming the venue to 35th match, between Australia and Canada from Group A on March 16. The stadium was established in 1969 when construction officially began. The debuts of West Indian legends Viv Richards and Gordon Greenidge in 1974, South Africa's historic series win in 2000 and Anil Kumble's 400th Test wicket are some of the highlights of thsi ground.

Ground Information Location : Bangalore Established : 1969 Capacity : 50,000 Owner : Karnataka State Cricket Association Operatoe : Karnataka State Cricket Association Tenants : Karnataka Cricket Team, Royal Challengers Bangalore     International information First Test : 22 Nov - 27 Nov 1974: India v England Last Test : 9 Oct - 13 Oct 2010: India v Australia First ODI : 26 Sep 1982: India v Sri Lanka Last ODI : 23 Nov 2008: India v England

M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore   Events Location Date Time Result Group Matches , England Vs Ireland M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore 02 Mar 2011 14:30 - Group Matches , India Vs Ireland M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore 06 Mar 2011 14:30 - Group Matches , Australia Vs Kenya M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore 13 Mar 2011 14:30 - Group Matches , Australia Vs Canada M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore 16 Mar 2011 14:30 -       Points Table     Fixtures     World Cup 2011     Venues     Teams     Groups     Recent Series