The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh is one of the newer IPL venues and serves as the home ground of Punjab Kings. With modern infrastructure and a balanced playing surface, it has already produced competitive matches in recent IPL seasons.
Pitch Report & Playing Conditions
The pitch at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium offers a balanced contest between bat and ball, with good pace and consistent bounce throughout the innings.
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Aspect |
Details |
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Surface |
Balanced, slightly batting-friendly after settling |
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Early Overs |
Pacers get seam movement and bounce |
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Middle Overs |
Spinners become effective as pitch settles |
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Death Overs |
Slight slowdown, but scoring still possible |
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Dew Factor |
Helps chasing teams in night matches |
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Verdict |
Balanced pitch with slight advantage to batters later |
In the first 2–3 overs, batters need to be cautious as the new ball offers movement for seamers. Once this phase passes, the pitch becomes easier for stroke play, allowing batters to build innings.
Spinners come into play during the middle overs as the surface slows slightly, while in the death overs, power hitters can still score due to the fast outfield.
Weather Conditions & Dew Factor
- Climate: Warm and dry conditions in New Chandigarh
- Temperature: Moderate to warm during IPL matches
- Rain: Minimal interruptions expected
- Dew: Significant factor in evening matches
Dew in the second innings makes bowling difficult, especially for spinners, and improves batting conditions.
Toss Decision
In IPL matches at this venue, chasing teams have a slight advantage. Out of 13 matches, 7 have been won while chasing, and toss winners have won around 69% of games.
Simple rule:
- T20 / IPL (night match): Bowl first (dew advantage)
- Use early seam movement in first innings
- Chase with improved batting conditions
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium – IPL Records
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Stat |
Value |
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Matches Played |
13 |
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Matches Won Batting First |
6 |
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Matches Won Bowling First |
7 |
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Average 1st Innings Score |
170–180 |
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Run Rate |
8.97 |
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Highest Team Total |
228/5 – Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans |
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Lowest Team Total |
95 – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings |
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Highest Score Chased |
223/4 – Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium – T20I Records
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Stat |
Value |
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Matches Played |
1 |
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Matches Won Batting First |
1 |
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Matches Won Bowling First |
0 |
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Average 1st Innings Score |
213 |
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Average 2nd Innings Score |
162 |
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Highest Team Total |
213/4 – South Africa vs India |
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Lowest Team Total |
162 – India vs South Africa |
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium – ODI Records
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Stat |
Value |
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Matches Played |
2 |
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Matches Won Batting First |
1 |
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Matches Won Bowling First |
1 |
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Average 1st Innings Score |
286 |
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Average 2nd Innings Score |
236 |
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Highest Team Total |
292 – India Women vs Australia Women |
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Lowest Team Total |
190 – Australia Women vs India Women |
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Highest Score Chased |
282/2 – Australia Women vs India Women |
Player Types to Watch
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Role |
Why |
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Top-order batters |
Benefit from settled pitch after powerplay |
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Power hitters |
Needed due to large boundaries |
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Pace bowlers |
Early swing and bounce help in powerplay |
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Spinners |
Effective in middle overs |
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All-rounders |
Contribute across phases |
Right-Handed vs Left-Handed Batsmen – Who Has the Edge?
At this venue, there is no strong statistical bias due to limited data, but conditions suggest a slight tactical advantage for left-handed batters.
Right-arm pacers dominate the powerplay phase, which naturally angles the ball into right-handers, making them more vulnerable early on. Left-handers can disrupt these angles and force bowlers to adjust their lines.
Fantasy Insight: Including at least one quality left-handed batter can add balance and potential upside.
Which Type of Bowler Performs Best Here?
The pitch supports different bowling styles across phases:
- Powerplay: Right-arm seamers are most effective due to swing and bounce
- Middle overs: Spinners benefit from slight grip and slower surface
- Death overs: Bowlers using variations (slower balls, yorkers) succeed
Wickets often come from forcing mistakes rather than pure pace dominance, making control and variation key.
Fantasy Cricket Tips – Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium
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Player Role |
Recommended Action |
Why / Impact |
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Top-order batsmen |
Pick 2–3 |
Best scoring phase after powerplay |
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All-rounders |
Include 2–3 |
Bat + bowl contributions |
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Pace bowlers |
Pick for powerplay |
Early wickets possible |
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Spinners |
Use in middle overs |
Pitch slows slightly |
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Death bowlers |
Prioritize wicket-takers |
High fantasy impact |
Captain / Vice-Captain Picks:
Choose top-order batters or all-rounders. Avoid relying on economy-based bowlers.
Conclusion & Takeaways
The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium pitch offers a balanced contest with slight batting advantage after the initial overs.
- Batters benefit once the pitch settles
- Pacers dominate early with movement
- Spinners play a role in middle overs
- Dew makes chasing easier in night matches
For IPL matches and fantasy cricket:
- Focus on top-order batters and all-rounders
- Bowl first after winning the toss
- Expect competitive totals around 170–180