The State government had banned cricket matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium after 11 persons died in a stampede on June 4, 2025, during celebrations for RCB’s maiden IPL victory. | Photo Credit: File photo Even as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on March 3 announced that they will play five league matches on their home ground, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, sources in the committee overseeing the stadium’s readiness told The Hindu that conducting the matches is still subject to their “clearance”. The source said that the cabinet has given a conditional nod to allow the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches at the stadium. The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) is required to comply with 17 major suggestions drafted by the expert committee to get final clearance. Published – March 04, 2026 09:14 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Assistant Inspector of Labour held on graft charge in Aruppukottai Liquor worth ₹1.7 lakh, ganja seized; three arrested in excise operations