IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali [X.com]
Two Asian powerhouses, India and Afghanistan, will take on each other in the first T20I of the upcoming three-match series on Thursday. The game is scheduled at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali.
This series holds significant importance for both teams, giving them the opportunity to resolve their grey areas before the all-important T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the United States.
So, as both teams gear up to collide in a high-octane face-off, let's see what stats say about the iconic venue in Punjab.
IS Bindra Stadium Mohali T20 Records
| First T20 Match | 12/12/2009 |
|---|---|
| Last T20 Match | 20/09/2022 |
| Matches Played | 6 |
| Matches won batting first | 2 |
| Matches won batting second | 4 |
| Average runs per wicket | 34.29 |
| Average Runs per Over | 9.13 |
The PCA IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali hosted its first-ever T20 international match on 12th December 2009 when hosts India swatted aside Sri Lanka in a high-scoring affair. On his birthday, Yuvraj Singh emerged as India's hero with bat and ball, scoring a quick-fire 25-ball 60* and scalping three wickets.
Overall, Mohali stadium has hosted six T20Is, with the chasing side winning four of them. Bowlers have struggled to get going in Mohali, as the average run rate reads a whopping 9.13. The batters score around 35 runs per wicket here, signifying the track's conduciveness for batting.
Also, given that dew will play a significant role, the toss-winner will likely bowl first.
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