IPL 2025: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report & Stats Ahead of PBKS vs KKR Match

Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 31 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh, on April 15. Both teams will be eyeing crucial points as the league phase moves into its middle stages, and with the pitch at Mullanpur offering plenty for the batters, fireworks are expected under the lights.

The Mullanpur pitch has been a paradise for batters in IPL 2025. In fact, three out of the four most recent innings at this venue have seen teams breaching the 200-run mark, suggesting that it’s a venue where bowlers often struggle to contain runs. With an average first innings score of 180, the track allows for clean strokeplay and big totals.

Fast bowlers might get some early assistance under lights, especially with the new ball, but overall, the conditions heavily favor batting. There’s some uncertainty around dew, but it hasn’t played a major role so far. Teams batting first have won 4 out of 7 games here, making the toss a tricky decision.

Looking at the surface and past records, Punjab Kings might hold a slight edge, having more familiarity with the venue. However, Kolkata Knight Riders’ power-packed batting line-up makes them equally dangerous on high-scoring grounds. With both teams capable of posting big totals, the contest is expected to go down to the wire.

IPL Stats at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium

• Matches Played: 7
• Matches Won Batting First: 4
• Matches Won Batting Second: 3
• Matches With No Result: 0
• Matches Tied: 0
• Average First Innings Score: 180
• Highest Team Total: 219
• Highest Total Successfully Chased: 175