The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is situated in Mullanpur (New Chandigarh). It is home to Punjab Kings in the IPL and Chandigarh in the domestic circuit. This stadium has witnessed less IPL games but recently there have been quite a few games and the atmosphere are wonderful.
It was established in 2021 and has been an excellent venue having hosted its first game in IPL in 2024. The surface here is a balanced one which produces some excellent cricket. The first ever IPL match played at this venue was on 23rd March 2024 and there have been eleven IPL matches played at this stadium till date.
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium overview
Let’s have a look at certain stadium parameters and key factors:
|
Parameter |
Detail |
|
Location |
New Chandigarh |
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Established |
2021 |
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Home IPL team |
PBKS |
|
First IPL match |
23/3/2024 |
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Total IPL matches |
11 |
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Playing Ends |
Pavillion End, College End |
IPL Matches Stats at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium
There has been a total of 11 matches played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium and there are a few great matches that have taken place at this venue. It has been a balanced surface and often known as a good surface for both pacers and spinners. Some of the notable records at this venue includes the 103 by Priyansh Arya. While the best bowling performance at this venue is from Yuzvendra Chahal who picked up 4/28 against KKR.
This venue saw Mumbai Indians score the highest score at this venue when they made 228/5 and the lowest score at this venue is 95 by KKR. One of the thrilling matches at this venue was between PBKS and KKR where PBKS defended a very low score.
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Highest Team Score at this Stadium
Mumbai Indians hold the highest team score at this venue when they smashed 228/5 against Punjab Kings on 30th April 2025. It was a high scoring fixture where MI scored 228/5 and GT were reduced to 208/6.
Rohit Sharma smashed 81 while Bairstow and others played cameos to help them get past 228. It was a memorable game as it was Eliminator of the IPL 2025.
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Lowest Team Score at this Stadium
The lowest team score at this venue is 95 all out by Kolkata Knight Riders. This happened in IPL 2025 against Punjab Kings. This is the lowest score and Punjab Kings defended a target of 111 as they bowled out KKR for just 95. Chahal picked up four wickets and was the star performer in that game.
Best Batting Records (IPL)
|
Batter |
Score |
Balls |
Against |
Year |
|
Priyansh Arya |
103 |
42 |
CSK |
2025 |
|
Rohit Sharma |
81 |
50 |
GT |
2025 |
|
Sai Sudharshan |
80 |
49 |
MI |
2025 |
|
Suryakumar Yadav |
78 |
53 |
PBKS |
2024 |
|
Virat Kohli |
73* |
54 |
PBKS |
2025 |
Best Bowling Records (IPL)
|
Bowler |
Style |
Innings |
Wickets |
Best Bowling figures |
|
Arshdeep Singh |
Left arm medium |
10 |
11 |
4/29 |
|
Harshal Patel |
Right arm medium |
5 |
11 |
3/15 |
|
Sam Curran |
Left arm medium |
5 |
7 |
2/25 |
|
Sai Kishore |
Left arm off spin |
2 |
6 |
4/33 |
|
Yuzvendra Chahal |
Right arm leg spin |
5 |
6 |
4/28 |
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium Pitch Report
Average first innings score at this venue is 168 and out of the 11 matches played at this venue, teams batting first have won six matches while the chasing side has five wins. However, the recent matches played at this venue has seen high scores. The surface at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium will be a balanced one and there will be some help for the spinners in the middle overs and it gets easier for batting in the second innings. It is an excellent venue for both batters and bowlers.
