Chinnaswamy Stadium Honors Cricket Legends with New Ends

The M Chinnaswamy Stadium has honored cricket legends Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid by unveiling two new ends named after them. This tribute coincided with the RCB vs CSK match, celebrating their remarkable contributions to Indian cricket. Kumble, the highest wicket-taker for India, and Dravid, a prolific run-scorer, have left an indelible mark on the sport. The match itself saw RCB achieve a staggering score of 250/3, showcasing thrilling performances from its players. Read on to discover more about this momentous occasion and the match highlights.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 5, 2026, 22:36 IST

Celebrating Cricket Greats at Chinnaswamy

The M Chinnaswamy Stadium has unveiled the 'Anil Kumble End' and 'Rahul Dravid End' in a special ceremony, coinciding with the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings. This event pays tribute to two of the most celebrated figures in Indian cricket.

The official X account of the Indian Premier League (IPL) showcased the momentous unveiling of these two ends, named after India's leading wicket-taker and the renowned 'Wall' of Indian cricket, at the venue where their illustrious careers began.

"A fitting tribute to two of India's finest cricketing stalwarts. The M Chinnaswamy Stadium officially inaugurates the Anil Kumble End and Rahul Dravid End in honour of their service to Karnataka & Indian cricket #TATAIPL | @kscaofficial1 | @anilkumble1074," the IPL shared on X.

Honoring Their Legacy

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Match Highlights: RCB vs CSK

In the match, RCB opted to bat first. Virat Kohli scored 28 runs off 18 balls, while Phil Salt contributed 46 runs from 30 balls. However, it was the explosive performances from Padikkal (50 runs in 29 balls), Patidar (48* runs in 19 balls), and David (70* runs in 25 balls) that propelled RCB to a formidable total of 250/3.

David and Patidar formed a remarkable partnership, adding 99 runs for the fourth wicket in just 35 balls. The innings featured a total of 19 sixes.