Introduction
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is also referred to as a New Punjab Cricket Association stadium. It is a cricket stadium situated in Mullanpur, Near New Chandigarh, Mohali District, Punjab, India. This cricket stadium was established back in 2021, 3 years ago. The capacity of this ground is 38,000. Further, this ground was owned and operated by the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA). It is a notable venue in Indian Cricket named after Maharaja Yadavindra Singh. He is a former ruler of the Patiala princely state and a prominent supporter of cricket.
History of Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium
The Punjab Cricket Association stated that Mullanpur village will have an international cricket stadium, in 2010. This cricket stadium is spread over 41.95 acres which costs around 230 crores. The name is given to this stadium after the ninth and last ruling Maharaja of Patiala. It is publicized as a home ground for the home team named Punjab Kings in 2024.
Facilities offered by the MYS
Well, this ground can accommodate up to 38000 spectators at a time. Further, it boasts new flood-lit stadium features which are urbane herringbone drainage structures. With the help of this service, it will remove water within 25-30 minutes of rain. The field of the stadium is composed of sand rather than conventional soil. It helps in better stability but is more difficult to retain. This ground has two dressing rooms like an international level. They offer dressing rooms with steam, ice bath and steam bath facilities. Along with that, they also offer a fully equipped gym, well-equipped media centre, entrances and modern lounges.
Highest partnerships
Yuvraj Chaudhary and Avneesh Sudha from Uttarakhand hold the record for the highest partnerships at this venue in T20 cricket. It happened during a Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy ground match in 2023. They both scored a brilliant 140-run partnership for the opening wicket against Maharashtra. Both players have scored 78 runs each to power their team to 171/2 in their 16.4 overs before rain. Later, the Uttarakhand team won the match by 23 runs through the VJD method.
Accommodation capacity
The main key highlight of this stadium is its impressive seating capacity. In this stadium, 38000 spectators can watch the match which makes this stadium one of the largest cricket stadiums in India. In addition, the seating arrangement is precisely planned to provide the best view of the field from every corner. They have introduced comfortable seating, modern facilities and sufficient space to ensure a pleasant experience for the fans.
Journey from home ground to IPL teams
This ground is the home ground for the Punjab Kings, an IPL team. By associating with the IPL team, it further gets recognition as it regularly hosts engaging IPL matches. Also, people will get to know about this stadium by capturing massive crowds and television viewership through IPL. Further, the charming atmosphere during the IPL matches, adds to the stadium’s energetic atmosphere.
Connectivity and accessibility
Well, this stadium is well connected to the major parts of new Chandigarh and other close cities. Reaching to this ground is easily accessible by roads with abundant parking space for vehicles. On the other hand, the local transport system is resourceful with buses and taxis which provide convenient options for fans reaching to stadium. Moreover, the stadium is well equipped with facilities for differently abled citizens which makes sure extensive convenience for all.
Records and stats of Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium
- In this ground, 23 matches are played in total.
- The team took 1st batting and won 15 matches out of 23.
- The Highest total in this ground is 238/2 by Jammu & Kashmir versus Arunachal Pradesh in 2022
- The lowest total is 53 all out by Meghalaya versus Haryana in 2022
- The highest run chase is 149/7 by Baroda against Mumbai in 18.3 overs in 2023
- The lowest total defended is 147/6 by the Karnataka against Jammu & Kashmir in 2023
- The Average score of the first innings is 148
- The Average score of the second innings is 116
- The total sixes hit on this ground is 247
- The total fours are 438
- 18 fifties are scored on this ground
- Only 1 hundred is scored on this ground
IPL Records and stats
- There are 5 matches played on this ground
- The teams played the 1st innings won 2 matches out of 3
- The highest total on this ground is 192/7 by Mumbai Indians against Punjab Kings
- The lowest total is 142/10 by Punjab Kings against Gujarat Titans
- The highest run chase is 177/6 in 19.2 overs by Punjab Kings against Delhi Capitals
- The lowest run chase is 182/9 by Sun Rises Hyderabad against Punjab Kings
- The average score of the 1st Innings is 167
- The average score of the 2nd innings is 168
- Ashutosh Sharma scored 128 runs in 4 innings- most runs
- Suryakumar Yadav scored the highest score of 78 runs off 53 balls against Punjab Kings
- The total six hit on this ground is 70
- Ashutosh Sharma hit the most sixes
- On this ground, 143 fours have banged
- Sam Curran hit the most fours-11
- Harshal Patel took out 11 wickets
Final words
It offers a contemporary facility and lively atmosphere which makes it a great destination for cricket fans. The stadium provides extraordinary seating capacity, up-to-date facilities and links with the IPL. Fans can easily reach to this ground due to its connectivity with big cities. This ground indeed plays a crucial role in the forthcoming future of the sport in India and even further.
