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

Thursday is a double header day in Tata IPL 2023, and the afternoon game is all set to be played between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the PCA IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. Punjab is fresh of a win over LSG in their last encounter, whereas, RCB went down against CSK and must be looking to gain momentum.

PBKS vs RCB IPL 2023: Mohali Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali, Punjab is well-known for its green grass pitch that provides significant support to the fast bowlers. This often results in batsmen taking a cautious approach in the early stages of the game. However, the stadium’s pitch is also famous for its batting-friendly wickets, especially in T20 formats. Due to its bounce and pace, the surface enables high-scoring games. While the pitch may provide some initial assistance to fast bowlers, it flattens out as the game progresses, making it easier for batters to score runs.

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 is subtropical, with hot and muggy summers from April to June. During game days, temperatures can range from 36°- 40° Celsius in the afternoon, with no possibility of rainfall.

Teams record at the venue

Royal Challengers Bangalore at PCA Stadium in Mohali

Matches Played: 7
Won: 4
Lost: 3
NR/Tie: 0/0

Punjab Kings at PCA Stadium in Mohali

Matches Played: 58
Won: 31
Lost: 27
NR/Tie: 0/0

In terms of their head-to-head records, the two teams have squared off against each other 30 times. Punjab Kings have had the upper hand as they have won 17 times, whereas, RCB have won 13 encounters.

Is PCA Stadium batting or bowling pitch?

So far two games have been played at this venue in this edition of Tata IPL. The first game between Punjab Kings and KKR was a high scoring affair, but GT vs PBKS was a low scoring one. Pacers enjoy bowling on this wicket as there is always a tinch of greenery which makes Mohali a pace friendly wicket. Expect a green wicket once again and we can expect the batters and pacers to get the most from the wicket.

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