The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is set to host an exciting Super Sunday match between the Punjab Kings and the Lucknow Super Giants. The match is scheduled to begin at 7.30pm IST on April 19.
Captains Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer, who were once IPL teammates, will face off in this game. Pant’s Lucknow Super Giants have achieved two wins out of five matches, while Iyer’s Punjab Kings have emerged victorious in four out of their five games.
Fans can expect an exhilarating contest in New Chandigarh when the Kings take on the Super Giants. Before the coin toss, let’s take a look at the pitch history of the venue.
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh IPL records
The Punjab Kings have remained unbeaten at New Chandigarh this season. They seem to have mastered the conditions at this venue, knowing precisely how to play on this ground.
Here are some key statistics and records from the 13 IPL matches played at this new stadium:
IPL matches played: 13
Won by teams batting first: 6
Won by teams batting second: 7
Highest individual score: 103 – Priyansh Arya (PBKS) vs Chennai Super Kings, 2025
Best bowling figures: 4/28 – Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS) vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 2025
Highest team total: 228/5 – Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans, 2025
Lowest team total: 95 – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings, 2025
Highest successful run-chase: 223/4 – Punjab Kings vs SunRisers Hyderabad, 2026
Average first innings score: 170
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh pitch report
In the previous match at this venue, the Punjab Kings achieved the highest successful run-chase. This indicates that the pitch favors batting, suggesting a potentially high-scoring game between PBKS and LSG.
Both teams boast formidable batting lineups, promising an entertaining match for the fans. Additionally, spinners might play a significant role on this surface.
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh last IPL match
On April 11, the Punjab Kings defeated the SunRisers Hyderabad by six wickets in the last IPL match held at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. In this afternoon match, SRH posted a score of 219/6 in their 20 overs, but PBKS successfully chased the 220-run target in 18.5 overs.
The batsmen hit 31 fours and 29 sixes in this high-scoring encounter between SRH and PBKS. Despite being a challenging day for the bowlers, SRH’s uncapped spinner Shivang Sharma impressed with three wickets in his spell.
Brief scores: PBKS 223/4 (Shreyas Iyer 69*, Shivang Sharma 3/33) beat SRH 219/6 (Abhishek Sharma 74, Shashank Singh 2/20) by 6 wickets.
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Edited by Vinay Chhabria
