Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium is in Mullanpur, Punjab. It was planned in 2010 and built as an international standard stadium over about 41.95 acres. It is named after Maharaja Yadavindra Singh.
Since 2024, it has become the home ground of Punjab Kings in the IPL. The stadium can hold around 38,000 fans. It has modern facilities like proper dressing rooms, gym, sauna, ice baths and media rooms. The ground has a sand-based field and a fast drainage system. So rain water can clear quickly in about 25 to 30 minutes.
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium Pitch Report
At Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, the pitch is mostly good for batting but not as easy as the smaller IPL grounds.
It is a black soil wicket, so the ball comes nicely onto the bat once set. Early on, fast bowlers can get some movement in the powerplay. Spinners can also get some grip in the middle overs if the pitch slows down.
Average first innings score is around 175, and chasing teams have done slightly better overall. Dew in night games makes batting easier in the second innings.
The ground is quite big compared to places like Mumbai or Bengaluru. Boundaries are longer. So timing matters more than just hitting power.
It is a balanced but slightly batting-friendly venue. Big scores are possible. But batters need to spend time at the crease before attacking freely.
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Features
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is a modern cricket ground built for high-level matches and IPL games. It is in Mullanpur, Punjab and became the home ground of Punjab Kings from 2024.
The stadium was built on a large 40+ acre area with a cost of around ₹230 crore. It can hold about 38,000 spectators. One of its biggest features is a fast drainage system. Even after heavy rain, water clears in about 25–30 minutes. So matches don’t get delayed much.
The field is sand-based instead of normal soil, which helps with drainage and gives more stability, but it is harder to maintain. It has modern LED floodlights, so visibility is very good for night games. Earlier stadium issues like poor lighting have been fixed.
There are also upgraded facilities like canopies over stands for shade, VIP corporate boxes, big parking space, and modern seating with good viewing angles. For players, it has high-quality dressing rooms with gym, sauna, steam, ice baths, and proper recovery areas. There are also many practice pitches for training.
FAQs
Q. Where is this stadium located?
A. The stadium is in Mullanpur, Punjab. it is the home ground of Punjab Kings.
Q. What is the seating capacity?
A. The stadium capacity is around 38,000 spectators.
Q. What type of pitch is it?
A. It is a black soil pitch that is slightly batting-friendly but helps bowlers early and spinners in middle overs.
Q. What is a good score here?
A. Around 175 is average first innings score, and anything above 180–190 is competitive.
Q. Do teams prefer batting or bowling first?
A. Chasing teams have a slight advantage because of dew in night matches.
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