PBKS vs LSG IPL 2023: IS Bindra Stadium Mohali Pitch Report, Team Records at Mohali Cricket Stadium

Punjab Kings will be back in action at their home, i.e., the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali against Lucknow Super Giants. This will be the 38th match of the competition and third game to be hosted at this venue. How will the surface behave for this match? Let’s discuss.

PBKS vs LSG Match: IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali Pitch Report

The IS Bindra Stadium pitch in Mohali is considered to be the fastest of the surfaces in the country. However, what we have seen so far in the two matches played here, one could easily suggest that the surface is already slower than expected. The new ball might do a lot in the air with breeze flowing, whereas, the spinners could come into play in the middle overs, especially the wrist spinners. Take a look at the stats of the venue,

IS Bindra Stadium	Stats
Matches Played	57
Number of wins batting first	24
Number of wins batting second	33
Average First Innings score	165.3
Average powerplay Score	48.4
Average death overs score	48.5

Talking about the weather, Mohali has a subtropical climate characterized by hot and humid summers lasting from April to June. On game days, temperatures can reach as high as 36°-40° Celsius in the afternoon with no chance of precipitation.

Teams record at the venue

Lucknow Super Giants at PCA Stadium in Mohali

This would be the first appearance for Lucknow Super Giants at this venue. Being one of the new teams in IPL, LSG are yet to play at this venue.

Punjab Kings at PCA Stadium in Mohali

Matches Played: 59
Won: 31
Lost: 28
NR/Tie: 0/0

PBKS vs LSG HEAD-TO-HEAD

The two teams have played only two games between them, and both share the honors 1-1. Take a look at the numbers below,

Matches Played	Punjab Kings Won	Lucknow Super Giants Won
2	1	1

Is PCA Stadium batting or bowling pitch?

Apart from the very first game played at this venue in this season, none of the other matches have been high scoring. The average first innings score at the venue has been 173 this season. Batters will be looking to make the most of the new ball as it will come on to the bat nicely. Therefore, expect batters to dominate the game with pacers getting some assistance of the surface.

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