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I. S. Bindra Stadium, Mohali

Sector 63, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (SAS Nagar), Mohali, Punjab. 2 completed matches stored since 13 Nov 2024.

Capacity 26,950
Opened 1993
14 Tests
26 ODIs
7 T20Is
Floodlit

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I. S. Bindra Stadium: key facts

I. S. Bindra Stadium is Punjab’s principal international cricket venue in Mohali, near Chandigarh. Opened in 1993, it hosts Punjab domestic cricket and remains a regular international ground, although the newer Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium at Mullanpur has taken over the Punjab Kings’ main home fixtures.

Location: Sector 63, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (SAS Nagar), Mohali, Punjab
Capacity: 26,950The official capacity is 26,950; other references round it to 27,000, while some venue listings state 30,000.
Opened: 1993
First international: 22 November 1993India v South Africa, 1st ODI of the 1993 Hero Cup
Owned or run by: Punjab Cricket Association
Home teams: Punjab cricket team, India national cricket team
Ends: Yuvraj Singh End and Harbhajan Singh End
Floodlights: Yes
Former names: Punjab Cricket Association Stadium; PCA Stadium; Mohali Stadium
Status: International venue

International matches hosted

14Tests
26ODIs
7T20Is
1Women's ODIs
3Women's T20Is

Counts up to 6 June 2026; first international 22 November 1993.

I. S. Bindra Stadium pitch report

How the surface usually plays, then the figures from completed matches stored at this ground (average first-innings score is the median).

The venue has a grass pitch. Earlier descriptions emphasised pace, bounce and carry, while later assessments describe a slower surface that can assist batting and produce high scores. The exact balance changes with preparation.

Early Test and World Cup reports noted help for fast bowlers through carry and bounce.
Later venue descriptions characterise the surface as slower and more batting-friendly.
Daljit Singh is listed as the curator.

Pitch and toss figures from stored matches

Pitch and toss figures at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium by format
Format	Matches	Avg 1st innings	Bat-first wins	Chose to bowl	Toss winner won	Highest total
Test and first-class	2	222	0%	50%	50%	316/10 Karnataka, 29 Jan 2026

Upcoming matches at I. S. Bindra Stadium

No upcoming fixtures at this ground are confirmed.

History of I. S. Bindra Stadium

The Punjab Cricket Association developed the Mohali ground in the early 1990s. The site was described as difficult terrain, including swampy ground and ravines, before construction. The stadium was established in 1993 and the association later placed its headquarters there. Its first international match was an India–South Africa ODI in the 1993 Hero Cup on 22 November 1993.

Mohali hosted its first Test the following season, when India played West Indies from 10 December 1994. Early reports described a lively surface with pace and carry. Over time, the pitch generally became slower and more favourable to high-scoring batting, although conditions have varied by preparation and format. Floodlights and dedicated practice facilities made the venue suitable for day-night international and domestic cricket.

The ground became a major World Cup venue. Australia beat West Indies in the 1996 World Cup semi-final, and Mohali staged three matches in the 2011 World Cup, including India’s semi-final win over Pakistan on 30 March. The stadium also hosted three matches in the 2016 ICC World Twenty20. Its international calendar has included Tests, ODIs and T20Is, with the last listed international match on 11 January 2024.

The venue was renamed for Inderjit Singh Bindra in 2015. It continues to serve the Punjab cricket team and hosts domestic fixtures, with Daljit Singh listed as curator by major cricket databases. Punjab Kings used the ground for IPL home matches for many seasons, but the franchise moved its primary home fixtures to the newer Mullanpur stadium from 2024. The PCA’s own site still lists the Bindra Stadium as its headquarters and an active venue.

By 6 June 2026 the venue had hosted 14 men’s Tests, 26 men’s ODIs, seven men’s T20Is, one women’s ODI and three women’s T20Is. Those counts differ from older venue pages that stop earlier or combine categories, so the list’s dated figures are used here for the international summary.

Milestones

1993
The stadium was established and inaugurated with India v South Africa in the 1993 Hero Cup ODI on 22 November.
1994
India v West Indies became the ground’s first Test, beginning on 10 December.
1996
Mohali hosted the Australia v West Indies World Cup semi-final.
2011
The venue staged three 2011 World Cup matches, including India v Pakistan in the semi-final.
2015
The PCA Stadium was renamed I. S. Bindra Stadium after Inderjit Singh Bindra.
2016
Three matches from the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 were played at the ground.
2024
By 6 June 2026, India v Afghanistan on 11 January was the last international match at the stadium.

Famous matches at I. S. Bindra Stadium

14 March 1996
Australia v West Indies, 1996 World Cup semi-final
Australia won a close semi-final against West Indies at Mohali, making the venue one of the tournament’s notable grounds.
11 March 2006
India v England, 2nd Test
Anil Kumble took his 500th Test wicket during India’s victory over England at the ground.
30 March 2011
India v Pakistan, 2011 World Cup semi-final
India defeated Pakistan by 29 runs to reach the World Cup final. The match was attended by the prime ministers of India and Pakistan.
13 December 2017
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI
Rohit Sharma made 208 not out, recorded in the stadium’s notable-events summary as its highest individual score.
11 January 2024
India v Afghanistan, 3rd T20I
It was the most recent international fixture as of 6 June 2026.

I. S. Bindra Stadium records

Researched ground records, checked against at least one published scorecard source.

Ground records at I. S. Bindra Stadium
Record	Figure	Match
Highest Test total	630/6 dec	New Zealand v India, Test record listed by Cricbuzz venue statistics.
Highest ODI total	392/4	India v Sri Lanka, ODI record listed by Cricbuzz venue statistics.
Highest individual ODI score	208*	Rohit Sharma, India v Sri Lanka, 13 December 2017.
Highest T20I total	211/4	India v Sri Lanka, T20 record listed by Cricbuzz venue statistics.

How to reach I. S. Bindra Stadium

Nearest airport: Chandigarh International Airport, followed by road travel to Mohali.
By train: SAS Nagar Mohali railway station, followed by local road transport.
By road: The stadium is on Sukhna Path in Sector 63, Mohali; approach via the Chandigarh–Mohali road network and local Sector 63 roads.
Address: I.S. Bindra Stadium, Sector 63, SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab 160059.

I. S. Bindra Stadium: questions and answers

When was I. S. Bindra Stadium built?

It was established in 1993. The PCA says the association developed its Mohali stadium after 1992, and the first international match was played on 22 November 1993.

What is the capacity of I. S. Bindra Stadium?

The official capacity cited for the stadium is 26,950. Published figures vary, with 27,000 and 30,000 both quoted.

Who owns I. S. Bindra Stadium?

The Punjab Cricket Association owns and operates the venue, and its headquarters are located at the stadium.

Which teams use the stadium?

Punjab is the main domestic home team. India also plays international fixtures there. Punjab Kings used it as an IPL home venue before shifting primary home matches to Mullanpur.

What is the pitch like at Mohali?

The ground has a grass pitch. Older reports found pace and bounce, while later venue descriptions generally call it slower and more helpful to batting. Conditions depend on preparation.

What was the first international match at the stadium?

India played South Africa in the first ODI of the 1993 Hero Cup on 22 November 1993. India won the match by two wickets.

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