Ashwin Achal

1 week ago | thehindu.com | Ashwin Achal

Yet to record a win in these parts, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will feel that the comfort of home advantage has been missing in this season of the IPL. In the two games played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here, bowlers have had the upper hand, in contrast to the batting-friendly conditions seen at this venue in seasons past. All eyes will stay on the pitch on Friday, when RCB takes on Punjab Kings. With the surface easing up considerably as the night wears on, the toss has become a crucial factor.

1 week ago | sportstar.thehindu.com | Ashwin Achal

Yet to record a win in these parts, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will feel that the comfort of home advantage has been missing in this season of the Indian Premier League. In the two games played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, bowlers have had the upper hand, in contrast to the batting-friendly conditions seen at this venue in seasons past. All eyes will stay on the pitch on Friday, when RCB takes on Punjab Kings.

1 week ago | thehindu.com | Ashwin Achal

K.L. Rahul’s exuberant celebration on Thursday, inspired by a scene from Kannada superhit movie ‘Kantara’, revealed what the knock meant to him. Rahul’s unbeaten 93 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru was special for many reasons. For starters, the chase masterclass came in his home ground, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. “Mera ground hai ye (This is my ground),” a pleased Rahul told Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel.

1 week ago | thehindu.com | Ashwin Achal

Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting coach Dinesh Karthik hinted that the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch has not delivered what the team management desires. Karthik’s explanation came after RCB succumbed to a second straight home defeat on Thursday. The host batted first against Delhi Capitals on a sticky wicket, and finished on a sub-par 163 for seven. In the first outing here, against Gujarat Titans, RCB similarly struggled and made 169 for eight.

1 week ago | thehindu.com | Ashwin Achal

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batting coach Dinesh Karthik hinted that the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch has not delivered what the team management desires. Karthik’s explanation came after RCB succumbed to a second straight home defeat on Thursday (April 10, 2025). RCB batted first against Delhi Capitals on a sticky wicket, and finished on a sub-par 163 for seven. In the first outing at the M.