IS Bindra Stadium Pitch Report: PBKS vs MI- After a thrilling win on the last ball against Chennai Super Kings, Punjab Kings are now gearing up to face off against Mumbai Indians. The match is scheduled to be held at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Wednesday, May 3, at 7:30 PM. With qualification for the playoffs just around the corner, both teams will be looking to secure a win and earn two valuable points in the upcoming PBKS vs MI encounter. Follow Indian Premier League 2023 Live Updates with Insidesport.IN
Led by Shikhar Dhawan, the Punjab Kings have made a promising start to this IPL season, winning 5 out of their 9 matches so far and earning 10 points. The team’s confidence and morale will be soaring after their victory over four-time champions, CSK, in their previous game. With their excellent performance this season, PBKS will be looking to secure a place in the playoffs.
On the other hand, the Mumbai Indians had a poor start to their IPL 16 campaign. But they have since bounced back and won 4 out of 8 fixtures, accumulating 8 points. MI’s main cause of concern in their losses was the performance of their middle and lower-order batters. However, in their previous game against the Rajasthan Royals, their middle and lower-order performed well and helped the team secure a victory. Surely, MI will pose a tough challenge to PBKS at IS Bindra Stadium.
IS Bindra Stadium Pitch Report
The Punjab Kings (formerly known as Kings XI Punjab) play their home games at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. The pitch at this stadium is well-known for its batsman-friendly wickets and high-scoring games, thanks to its bounce and pace. The surface is also known to offer some support to fast bowlers in the opening overs of a match. But it tends to flatten out as the game progresses, making it easier for the batsmen to score runs.
The weather in Mohali is typically warm and muggy, with temperatures ranging from 36° to 40° Celsius during the afternoon. As a northern Indian city, Mohali experiences a subtropical climate, with April, May, and June being the hot and humid summer months.
A total of 60 IPL matches have been played at the IS Bindra Stadium. The chasing team won 33 times and the team batting first won 27 times. The average first-inning score at this venue is 167 runs, and the highest total ever recorded here is 257 runs, scored by the Lucknow Super Giants. Conversely, the lowest total ever recorded here is 60 runs, scored by the Delhi Capitals.
Given the pitch conditions and past records, it is expected that the team winning the toss will opt to bowl first. Both teams have strong batting and bowling line-ups, which sets the stage for an exciting and high-scoring match.
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