IPL 2025: PBKS vs KKR Pitch Report – High-Stakes Clash at PCA Stadium, Mullanpur After a string of nail-biting contests, Punjab Kings are back on home soil, ready to bounce back and reclaim their rhythm as they take on Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 31 of IPL 2025. The face-off will unfold at the state-of-the-art PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh (Mullanpur), where the Kings will look to energize their campaign with the support of a passionate home crowd. With both teams showcasing consistent performances this season, the stage is perfectly set for a thrilling, action-packed battle. Expect fireworks as two fierce contenders fight for vital points in what promises to be a must-watch encounter.
PBKS vs KKR, IPL 2025: Pitch Report at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
The upcoming IPL 2025 clash between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders will take place at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, PBKS’s home ground. Renowned for its batting-friendly surface, the pitch also provides early assistance to fast bowlers, offering a fair contest between bat and ball. With an impressive average run rate of 8.84 in IPL matches, fans can expect another high-scoring thriller. Powerplay overs often set the tone here, while the death overs can swing the momentum dramatically. Both teams will aim to capitalize on the conditions to gain the upper hand.
Top Run Scorers at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium (Mullanpur), IPL T20 Stats
Here are the leading batters based on their performances at the Mullanpur Stadium in IPL T20 matches:
Batter | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | High Score | 100s/50s |
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Shashank Singh | 7 | 166 | 41.50 | 152.44 | 52* | 0/0 |
Ashutosh Sharma | 4 | 128 | 42.66 | 191.04 | 61 | 0/1 |
Sam Curran | 5 | 124 | 24.80 | 118.09 | 63 | 0/1 |
Jitesh Sharma | 5 | 79 | 15.80 | 121.53 | 29 | 0/0 |
Suryakumar Yadav | 1 | 78 | 78.00 | 147.16 | 78 | 0/1 |
Punjab Kings at Mullanpur Stadium – IPL Record
- Matches Played: 7
- Wins: 2
- Losses: 5
- No Results: 0
Punjab Kings have had a tough run at their new home ground, managing just two victories out of seven outings at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.
Here’s a clean, rewritten version of your Mullanpur Stadium (New PCA Stadium) T20 Stats since 2023, ideal for articles, match previews, or visuals:
🏟️ Venue Stats – Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
(T20s since 2023)
- Total Matches: 16
- Teams Batting First Won: 11
- Teams Chasing Won: 5
- Average 1st Innings Score: 176/6
- Run Rate: 8.8
- Lowest Total Successfully Defended: 161
- Highest Target Successfully Chased: 175
- 200+ Totals (Excluding Rain-Affected Matches): 4 out of 15 games
- Average Sixes Per Match: 14
🔍 Bowling Breakdown
- Pace Bowlers:
- Overs: 63%
- Wickets: 148
- Average: 22.5
- Economy Rate: 8.8
- Spinners:
- Overs: 37%
- Wickets: 55
- Average: 32.8
- Economy Rate: 8.0
🎯 Winning Score Trends
When 1st Innings Score is 170+:
- Matches: 11
- Bat 1st Wins: 10
- Bat 2nd Wins: 1
When 1st Innings Score is Below 170:
- Matches: 5
- Bat 1st Wins: 1
- Bat 2nd Wins: 4
*(Excludes shortened games)
📉 PBKS Record at Mullanpur
- Matches Played: 7
- Wins: 2
- Losses: 5
- Win Percentage: 29%
🏏 Recent Match at Mullanpur Cricket Stadium – IPL 2025
In the latest fixture at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Punjab Kings delighted their home crowd by defeating Chennai Super Kings by 18 runs, marking a much-needed win for the hosts in IPL 2025.
📊 Key Stats at Mullanpur Cricket Stadium (since 2023)
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Total Matches: 16
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Bat First Wins: 11
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Chasing Wins: 5
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Average First Innings Score: 176/6
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Highest Target Chased: 175
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Lowest Total Defended: 161
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200+ Totals (excluding shortened matches): 4
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Average Sixes Per Match: 14
🎯 Pitch Behavior & Winning Trends
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1st Innings Score 170+:
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Matches: 11
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Bat 1st Won: 10
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Bat 2nd Won: 1
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1st Innings Score <170:
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Matches: 5
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Bat 1st Won: 1
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Bat 2nd Won: 4
(Shortened games excluded)
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💥 Bowling Stats at Mullanpur
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Pace Bowlers:
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Overs Bowled: 63%
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Wickets: 148
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Avg: 22.5 | Econ: 8.8
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Spin Bowlers:
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Overs Bowled: 37%
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Wickets: 55
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Avg: 32.8 | Econ: 8.0
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📉 Punjab Kings’ Record at Mullanpur
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Matches Played: 7
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Wins: 2
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Losses: 5
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Win %: 29%
Mullanpur Stadium Key Stats (as of IPL 2025)
- Total Matches Played: 7
- Matches Won Batting First: 4
- Matches Won Batting Second: 3
- No Result: 0
- Won Toss and Won Match: 3
- Lost Toss and Won Match: 4
Top Team Performances
- Average First Innings Total: 167
- Highest Team Total: 219/6 by PBKS vs CSK
- Lowest Team Total: 142/10 by PBKS vs GT