Description

The IS Bindra Stadium, also known as the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Bindra Stadium, is a renowned cricket ground located in Mohali, Punjab, India. Named after Mr. Inderjit Singh Bindra, a former president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), this iconic stadium has a seating capacity of 26,950 spectators. It was the home to the Punjab cricket team and hosts Indian Premier League (IPL) matches for the Kings XI Punjab team but now Maharaja Yadvindra Cricket Stadium is the official ground of Punjab team. The stadium, inaugurated in 1993, has state-of-the-art facilities including a modern media center, dressing rooms, practice pitches, and floodlights. The stadium, inaugurated in 1993, has state-of-the-art facilities including a modern media center, dressing rooms, practice pitches, and floodlights. The pitch at the IS Bindra Stadium is lively, supporting pace bowlers while also assisting spin bowling.

Stadium Details

Name: Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium (Mohali Cricket Stadium)
Location: Mohali, Punjab, near Chandigarh, India
Established: 1992-1993
Seating Capacity: 26,000 spectators
Features: Comfortable seating, VIP boxes, corporate boxes, media facilities, floodlights
Pitch: Well-maintained with true bounce and even pace for both batsmen and bowlers
Matches: Hosts domestic and international cricket matches, including IPL matches
Historic Match: India vs. West Indies Test match in 1994, where India won with Anil Kumble's ten-wicket haul
Home Teams: Punjab cricket team and Kings XI Punjab for IPL matches
Notable Matches: 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, World Cup semi-final between India and Pakistan
Significance: Known for its pace-assisting wickets, has hosted various formats of international matches
Design: Inspired by traditional Indian architecture, with red sandstone pavilions and a beautiful seating bowl
Contributions: Played a crucial role in the region's cricket growth, producing notable cricketers like Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh

Stadium History

The IS Bindra Stadium, originally named Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, has a relatively recent history, built between 1992 and 1993. Here's a breakdown of its cricketing journey:

Early Days (1990s): Constructed in the early 90s, it was initially called the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium.
Renaming and World Cup Debut (1996): Later renamed to honor Inderjit Singh Bindra, a former BCCI president. It marked its international debut by hosting a high-voltage semi-final match between Australia and West Indies in the 1996 Cricket World Cup.
Consistent Hosting (2000s-present): The stadium has been a regular host for international matches ever since, featuring all formats of the game - Test matches, ODIs, and T20s.
Memorable Matches (2011 & 2016): It witnessed two particularly historic moments:
- The 2011 Cricket World Cup semi-final between India and Pakistan, a match forever etched in cricketing memory.
- Three matches during the 2016 ICC World Twenty20, showcasing the stadium's adaptability to the shortest format.

While the stadium might not have a super long history, it has already played host to some of the most electrifying matches in Indian cricket.

Stadium Record

IS Bindra Stadium Records

Here's a quick rundown of the records for Test, ODI and T20 matches played at the IS Bindra Stadium:

Tests:

Highest Total: 630/6d (New Zealand vs India, 2003)
Highest Individual Score: 187 (Shikhar Dhawan, India vs Australia, 2013)
Best Bowling Figures: 6/27 (Dion Nash, New Zealand vs India, 1999)
Highest Partnership: 314 (2nd wicket - Rahul Dravid & Gautam Gambhir, India vs England, 2008)
Most Runs (Overall): Sachin Tendulkar (767)
Most Wickets (Overall): Anil Kumble (36)

ODIs:

Highest Total: 393/3 (India vs Sri Lanka, 2017)
Highest Individual Score: 208 (Rohit Sharma, India vs Sri Lanka, 2017)
Best Bowling Figures: 5/21 (Makhaya Ntini, South Africa vs Pakistan, 2006)
Highest Partnership: 221 (3rd wicket - Hashim Amla & AB de Villiers, South Africa vs West Indies, 2015)
Most Runs (Overall): Rohit Sharma (410)
Most Wickets (Overall): Harbhajan Singh (11)

T20s:

Highest Total: 211/4 (India vs Sri Lanka, 2009)
Highest Individual Score: 82* (Virat Kohli, India vs Australia, 2016)
Best Bowling Figures: 5/27 (James Faulkner, Australia vs Pakistan, 2016)
Highest Partnership: No data available for highest partnership (as of April 3, 2024)
Most Runs (Overall): Virat Kohli (156)
Most Wickets (Overall): Sandeep Sharma (Team Punjab in domestic tournaments)

I.S. Bindra Punjab Cricket Association Stadium