Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali

The Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali stands as one of India's premier cricket venues, inaugurated in 1993 and named after former BCCI president Inderjit Singh Bindra. Built on the outskirts of Chandigarh, this modern stadium has established itself as a fortress for the Indian cricket team and serves as the home ground for Punjab in domestic cricket. The pitch at Mohali traditionally offers a balanced contest between bat and ball, though recent statistics suggest varying conditions across formats. In ODI cricket, with an average first-innings score of 290.67 from three matches, the surface appears favorable for batting, though teams batting first have won only 33.33% of encounters. The T20 format presents different dynamics, with 18 matches producing a modest average first-innings score of 161.50, yet bat-first teams enjoy a 55.56% success rate, indicating the pitch may slow down as matches progress. The stadium has witnessed several memorable contests, including crucial Test matches and IPL encounters featuring the Punjab Kings franchise. Its strategic location near the tri-city area of Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula ensures strong crowd support, particularly when the Indian team takes the field. The venue's modern facilities and excellent drainage system make it reliable for hosting international cricket, while the enthusiastic Punjabi crowd creates an electric atmosphere that has made visiting teams wary of this challenging venue over the years.