Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium overview
The new Punjab Cricket Association stadium at Mullanpur near Chandigarh became the home ground of Punjab Kings from the 2024 IPL season, replacing Mohali as the main venue.
Mullanpur pitch report: how the surface behaves
Early matches at Mullanpur showed that the surface offers decent pace and bounce. Fast bowlers who hit the deck hard get rewards, and batters who settle in can score freely as the ball comes on to the bat.
Batting at Mullanpur
Seeing off the new ball is important. Once set, batters can score quickly because of the true bounce.
Bowling at Mullanpur
Quick bowlers who hit hard lengths are key. Spinners may play a supporting role.
Toss and dew factor
Dew: Can be present in evening games. Check conditions. Read more about the dew factor in cricket.
Fantasy cricket tips for Mullanpur
Pick pacers who open the bowling and top-order batters who play pace well. See our fantasy cricket tips for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mullanpur a batting or bowling pitch?
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is generally described as: pace and bounce. It mainly helps fast bowlers early, batters once set.
Does dew affect matches at Mullanpur?
Dew at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium: Can be present in evening games. Check conditions.
Which IPL team plays at Mullanpur?
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is the home ground of Punjab Kings in the IPL.
What should I look for in a Mullanpur fantasy team?
Pick pacers who open the bowling and top-order batters who play pace well.