Punjab Kings (PBKS) are set to play their first home league game of the season when they take on Rajasthan Royals at the newly constructed Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, Punjab. This match will be played on Saturday, April 6, and will be the second game of the day, following the clash between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals.
IPL 2025 PBKS vs RR Pitch Report, Venue Stats
The pitch at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur has shown a good balance between bat and ball. While high scores are possible, pacers get assistance early on, and spinners become effective as the match progresses. The surface offers true bounce, making stroke play easier. Chasing has been challenging, but teams batting first must aim for 180+ to feel safe. Dew could play a role in night games, aiding the chasing side. Overall, expect a competitive contest with something in it for both batters and bowlers.
Here are some IPL stats of Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh:
| Category | Stat/Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Hosted | 5 |
| Wins Batting First | 2 (40%) |
| Wins Batting Second | 3 (60%) |
| Pitch Report | Balanced, varies between high-scoring and slow surfaces. Spinners and cutters get assistance in later games. |
| Last Match at MA Chidambaram Stadium | GT won by three wickets against PBKS last season. |
| Highest Team Score | 192/7 – Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings (2024). |
| Lowest Team Score | 142 all out – Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans (2024). |
| Average First-Innings Score | 167 |
| Average First-Innings Winning Score | 168 |
| Highest Successful Chase | 177/6 – Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals (2024) |
| Lowest Total Defended | 182/9 – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings (2024) |
| Highest Individual Score | 78 (53) – Suryakumar Yadav for Mumbai Indians (2024) |
| Best Bowling Figures | 4/29 – Arshdeep Singh for Punjab Kings (2024) |
IPL 2025 PBKS vs RR Highest Team Totals at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium
| Team | Total | Opposition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 192/7 | Punjab Kings | 2024 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 182/9 | Punjab Kings | 2024 |
| Punjab Kings | 180/6 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2024 |
PBKS vs RR: Top three individual score at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium
| Player | Runs | Balls | Team | Opponent |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 78 | 53 | Mumbai Indians | Punjab Kings |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 76 | 42 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Punjab Kings |
| Ashutosh Sharma | 61 | 28 | Punjab Kings | Mumbai Indians |
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