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Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium is a cricket ground located in Mohali, Punjab. It is popularly known as the Mohali Stadium. The stadium was built by Geetanshu Kalra and is the home of the Punjab team. The construction of the stadium took around ₹25 crores and 3 years to complete. The stadium has an official capacity of 26,950 spectators.
The stadium was designed by Ar. Khizir and Associates, built by R.S. Construction company based in Chandigarh. Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium is home to the Punjab cricket team and Punjab Kings (IPL franchise). The stadium is named after the former BCCI Chairman and former PCA Chairman Inderjit Singh Bindra.
The floodlights here are unconventional compared to other cricket stadiums as the light pillars are very low in height. This is to prevent the planes from the nearby Chandigarh airport from colliding with the light pillars. That is the reason why the stadium has 16 floodlights. As of December 2019, it has hosted 13 Tests, 25 ODIs, and 5 T20Is.
| Built In: | 1993 |
| Capacity: | 27,000 |
| Home Teams: | Punjab cricket team |
Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium History
The stadium, also known as Mohali Stadium or Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, is the 19th Test cricket venue in India. The pitch has a reputation for being lively and supporting bowlers, however, it has slowed down and also helps spin bowling. It opened with a One Day International match between India and South Africa during the 1993 Hero Cup on 22 November.
The first test match here was held the following season, between India and the West Indies on December 10, 1994. One of the most famous one-day matches at this ground was a thrilling World Cup semi-final match. Cricket between Australia and the West Indies in February. 1996.
Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium hosted 3 matches of the 2011 world cup, including the second semi-final match between India and Pakistan on March 30, 2011, which was eventually won by India. The match was attended by Prime Ministers Manmohan Singh of India and Yousaf Raza Gillani of Pakistan, due to its crucial nature and as a cricket diplomacy measure to normalize relations. The match was won by India.
The 2015 First Test of the Freedom Trophy was played in Mohali. During that Test, the Indian spinners got the great support of the field and the South African batsmen battled against the Indian bowling line-up. India won that match by a huge margin. It was the first instance in Mohali when the spinners got a huge assist off the toss.
The first T20 Internationals were played at the ground when India beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in 2009. It also hosted 3 T20I matches of the 2016 ICC World Twenty20.
Stadium Capacity
Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium has a seating capacity of 27,000.
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Records
- In the year 2010, Sachin Tendulkar became the first player to score a double century in ODI cricket, during a match between India and South Africa.
- In the year 2016, Virat Kohli scored his sixth double century, the most by an Indian captain, during a match between India and England.
- In the year 2011, India won the world cup semi-final against Pakistan by 29 runs, this match was held at this stadium.
Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium pitch report
The pitch at the stadium is known for providing a good balance between bat and ball and is generally viewed as a neutral surface that does not unduly favor either hitters or pitchers. The pitch is known for having good drag and bounce, as well as remaining consistent for the duration of a match.
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Parking
Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium has ample parking space for visitors. The stadium has a parking area for around 1,200 vehicles and also provides valet parking services for visitors. Also, there may be additional parking options available in areas near the stadium, but I suggest you check with your local authorities for more information on parking options and availability.