Punjab Kings (PBKS) will look to regroup after being dismantled by Lucknow Super Gaints (LSG), as they prepare to take on another tough opponent Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2025 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
Returning to their home ground in Mullanpur, where the pitch has favored batters, Punjab must carefully consider the type of surface they want to prepare for the game.
In the two matches played at Mullanpur so far, teams batting first have posted 200-plus totals. However, opting for a batting-friendly pitch might backfire for PBKS, as their bowling attack has shown vulnerability even when defending scores in the 220 range—particularly with KKR boasting power-hitters like Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, and Venkatesh Iyer.
Maharaja Yadavindra Stadium Mullanpur Pitch Report
The pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is expected to be batting-friendly, setting the stage for a high-scoring encounter. However, both pacers and spinners could find some assistance from the surface as the match progresses. The highest team total recorded at this venue is 219/6 by Punjab Kings against Chennai Super Kings in 2025, while the lowest is 142 all out by the same team against Gujarat Titans in 2024.
Maharaja Yadavindra International Stadium Stats
| Matches Played | 7 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 4 (57.14%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 3 (42.86%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 3 (42.86%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 4 (57.14%) |
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) |
| Highest Individual Innings | 103 |
| Best Bowling | 4/29 |
| Highest Team Innings | 219/6 (Punjab Kings) |
| Lowest Team Innings | 142 (Punjab Kings) |
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