Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur (Chandigarh)
Occasion: PBKS vs KKR, IPL 2025 – Match 31
Date: 15 April 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
IPL Matches Played at Mullanpur – At a Glance
Mullanpur is one of the newest additions to the IPL venue list and has already hosted several high-scoring thrillers. The surface here offers good bounce for pacers and is usually excellent for batting, especially in the first innings.
Let’s take a quick look at the results and patterns from the IPL matches played so far at this ground:
Mullanpur Stadium Match Summary
| Match | Team 1 | Score | Team 2 | Score | Pace Wkts | Spin Wkts | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PBKS | 111/10 | KKR | 95/10 | 10 | 9 | PBKS won by 16 runs |
| 2 | PBKS | 219/6 | CSK | 201/5 | 6 | 4 | PBKS won by 18 runs |
| 3 | RR | 205/4 | PBKS | 155/9 | 9 | 4 | RR won by 50 runs |
| 4 | PBKS | 142/10 | GT | 146/7 (19.1) | 7 | 9 | GT won (3rd-time used pitch) |
| 5 | MI | 192/7 | PBKS | 183/10 | 14 | 1 | MI won by 9 runs |
| 6 | PBKS | 147/8 | RR | 152/7 (19.5) | 10 | 4 | RR won by 3 wickets |
| 7 | DC | 174/9 | PBKS | 177/6 (19.2) | 8 | 4 | PBKS won by 4 wickets |
Key Takeaways for Today’s Match (PBKS vs KKR)
1. Bat First Advantage
- Teams batting first have won 4 out of 7 matches here.
- 200+ scores are often needed to feel safe.
2. Pace vs Spin
- Fast bowlers have taken 69 wickets, while spinners have only 26.
- This shows that Mullanpur helps pace bowlers more, especially in the first innings.
3. Chasing Is Tough
- Teams chasing have struggled unless the target is below 180.
- PBKS failed to chase totals of 192, 205, and even 182.
What Can We Expect Today?
- With both PBKS and KKR having power hitters, a 200+ first innings total could be on the cards.
- Pacers like Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana might play a big role with the new ball.
- Captains may look to bat first after winning the toss and defend with pace-heavy attacks.
The pitch at Mullanpur has delivered some entertaining games and is proving to be a venue where fast bowlers shine and chasing teams fall short. Expect another exciting contest in IPL 2025’s Match 31 as Punjab Kings take on Kolkata Knight Riders.
