IND vs AFG 1st T20I: PCA Mohali Stadium Pitch Report, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

India are all set to host Afghanistan in the first game of the three-match T20I series on Thursday. The Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali will host the game at 7:00 PM IST.

The skipper Rohit Sharma, alongside Virat Kohli, has returned to the Indian squad but the likes of Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav are still out with their respective injuries. India drew their latest T20 assignment 1-1 against South Africa in South Africa. They will be eyeing a 3-0 clean sweep here.

On the other hand, Afghanistan are coming to this series fresh off a 2-1 victory against UAE. They looked scratchy against the minnows UAE and Afghanistan will have to do much better here if they want to trouble India at their home.

Seating Capacity: 27000
Number of matches hosted: 14 Tests, 26 ODIs, and 6 T20Is

PCA Mohali Stadium Pitch Report

It is a wonderful batting track as the surface is hard and flat. The outfield is lightning quick and the batters will get the full value for their shots. However, the pacers are likely to get some swing in the air and they might also get some seam movement with the new ball. The cold weather in the north might help the pacers to some extent.

The average score batting first here is 180+ and a score of 200+ has been chased down twice at this venue. The team winning the toss is likely to bowl first.

Is IS Bindra Stadium batting or bowling pitch?

It is a Pure Batting Surface. The wicket is expected to play better under the lights and a high-scoring game can be anticipated.

Last Three Results at the Venue

• India (208/6 in 20 overs) lost to Australia (211/6 in 19.2 overs) by 4 wickets – 20 September 2022
• South Africa (149/5 in 20 overs) lost to India (151/3 in 19 overs) by 7 wickets – 18 September 2019
• Australia (160/6 in 20 overs) lost to India (161/4 in 19.1 overs) by 6 wickets – 27 March 2016

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India T20I record at IS Bindra Stadium Mohali

India have played 4 T20 matches at this venue. They have won 3 and lost 1 of them.

India’s Highest Total at the venue: 211/4 in 19.1 overs vs Sri Lanka in 2009
India’s Lowest Total at the venue: 151/3 in 19 overs vs South Africa in 2019

Afghanistan T20I record at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium

Afghanistan have not played any T20 game at this venue.

Afghanistan’s Highest Total at the venue: N/A
Afghanistan’s Lowest Total at the venue: N/A

PCA IS Bindra Stadium Mohali T20I Record

Total Matches Played: 6
Home Team (India) Won: 3
Visiting Team Won: 1
Neutral Side Won: 2
No Result: 0
Match Tied: 0

Average 1st Innings Score: 183
Matches Won Batting 1st: 2
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 4
Highest Team Total: 211/4 in 19.1 overs vs Sri Lanka in 2009
Lowest Team Total: 149/5 in 20 overs by South Africa vs India in 2019
Highest Run Chase: 211/6 in 19.2 overs by Australia vs India in 2022

Highest Individual Score: 82* by Virat Kohli (India) vs Australia in 2016
Best Bowling Figures: 5/27 by James Faulkner (Australia) vs Pakistan in 2016
Most Runs: Virat Kohli (India) – 156 runs in 3 matches
Most Wickets: James Faulkner (Australia) – 6 wickets in 2 matches

Mohali Stadium Stats of India Cricketers

• Virat Kohli – 156 runs in 3 matches
• Rohit Sharma – 35 runs in 3 matches
• Axar Patel – 3 runs in 1 match

IS Bindra Stadium Mohali Stats of Afghanistan Cricketers

No Afghanistan player has played T20I cricket at this venue.

Most T20I runs at Mohali Stadium (Active Players)

1. Virat Kohli (India) – 156 runs in 3 matches
2. Steven Smith (Australia) – 98 runs in 3 matches
3. Hardik Pandya (India) – 71 runs in 3 matches

Most T20I wickets at Mohali Stadium (Active Players)

1. Axar Patel (India) – 3 wickets in 1 match
2. Hardik Pandya (India) – 3 wickets in 3 matches
3. Nathan Ellis (Australia) – 3 wickets in 1 match