The Punjab Kings are set to take on all their home matches in this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) at a new venue.
Announced on Monday, the team revealed that their home games for the upcoming IPL season will be held at the newly constructed Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in Mullanpur, Mohali, instead of the PCA IS Bindra Stadium.
Over the past few years, the Mullanpur stadium has hosted domestic matches, boasting modern amenities and top-notch infrastructure capable of accommodating up to 33,000 spectators.
Furthermore, the stadium is outfitted with a sophisticated herringbone drainage system, enabling rapid water removal within 25-30 minutes after rainfall.
Unlike conventional soil, the stadium’s field is constructed with sand, which presents maintenance challenges but provides exceptional stability.
The venue features two international-grade dressing rooms equipped with steam, sauna, and ice bath facilities, along with a world-class gym situated within its premises.
The inauguration of the stadium will coincide with Punjab Kings commencing their campaign against the Delhi Capitals on March 23.
Previously, the franchise’s home ground was the Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium, boasting a seating capacity of 27,000. Since the inception of the IPL in 2008, the franchise had been hosting its home matches there.
As for the IPL, the T20 extravaganza is set to kick off on March 22 at Chennai’s Chepauk Stadium, where the reigning champion Chennai Super Kings will face off against their southern rivals, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
This year, the tournament will feature ten teams competing in a nearly two-month-long event. In the 2023 edition, the Gujarat Titans were defeated by the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led CSK,
IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal previously announced the start date for the 17th season and emphasized that the tournament would take place entirely in India, despite matches coinciding with the Lok Sabha elections.
