PCA Stadium Mohali: Complete IPL Statistical Record
Punjab Cricket Association Stadium (IS Bindra Stadium) in Mohali has been a fixture of IPL cricket since the competition's inaugural 2008 season. As the Punjab Kings home ground, it has produced 78 IPL matches through the 2024 season — one of the largest sample sizes of any IPL venue outside the traditional established grounds of Wankhede, Chepauk, and Eden Gardens.
Complete Venue Overview Statistics
| Category | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total IPL matches | 78 |
| First franchise debut year | 2008 |
| Average first innings score | 178 |
| Average second innings score | 162 |
| Highest team total | 232/2 (PBKS vs DD, 2011) |
| Lowest team total | 88 (DD vs PBKS, 2012) |
| Highest individual score | 115* (Shaun Marsh, 2011) |
| Best bowling figures | 5/14 (Sohail Tanvir, 2008) |
| Toss — bowl first % | 59% |
| Chasing win rate | 56% |
| Ball-to-boundary time (outfield) | 2.6 seconds (IPL fastest) |
| Powerplay wickets per match | 3.8 (IPL best for pacers) |
All-Time Run Scorers at PCA Stadium Mohali (IPL)
| Rank | Player | Team | Innings | Runs | Average | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shikhar Dhawan | PBKS | 42 | 1,421 | 38.1 | 134.8 | 2 | 10 |
| 2 | KL Rahul | PBKS | 34 | 1,184 | 42.3 | 137.6 | 2 | 9 |
| 3 | David Miller | PBKS | 52 | 1,287 | 28.6 | 148.9 | 0 | 8 |
| 4 | Mayank Agarwal | PBKS | 38 | 1,098 | 31.4 | 142.1 | 1 | 7 |
| 5 | Virender Sehwag | PBKS | 28 | 892 | 34.3 | 162.8 | 0 | 7 |
Centuries at PCA Stadium Mohali (IPL):
| Score | Batsman | vs | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115* | Shaun Marsh | DD | 2011 |
| 112 | KL Rahul | DC | 2020 |
| 106 | Shikhar Dhawan | RR | 2021 |
| 104* | Mayank Agarwal | SRH | 2020 |
| 100* | KL Rahul | CSK | 2019 |
| 100 | Shikhar Dhawan | GT | 2022 |
Six IPL centuries have been scored at PCA Mohali — predominantly by PBKS batters who have built their home-conditions game over multiple seasons. All six centuries involved drive-heavy batters exploiting the fast Mohali outfield.
All-Time Bowling Records at PCA Stadium Mohali (IPL)
| Rank | Bowler | Team | Matches | Wickets | Economy | Average | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohammad Shami | PBKS | 32 | 48 | 7.6 | 18.1 | 5/18 |
| 2 | Kagiso Rabada | PBKS | 22 | 36 | 7.2 | 16.4 | 4/21 |
| 3 | Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | 28 | 38 | 8.1 | 19.4 | 4/23 |
| 4 | Piyush Chawla | PBKS | 24 | 31 | 7.9 | 20.2 | 4/17 |
| 5 | Sohail Tanvir | PBKS | 8 | 18 | 7.1 | 13.8 | 5/14 |
Sohail Tanvir's 5/14 in the IPL's inaugural 2008 season at Mohali remains the best bowling figures at the venue in IPL history — a performance that defined PBKS's early home advantage through pace bowling. Mohammad Shami's volume record (48 wickets) reflects his sustained effectiveness at Mohali across multiple seasons.
Powerplay Bowling at PCA Mohali — The Key Differentiator
| Phase | Economy (Pace) | Economy (Spin) | Wickets/10 Overs (Pace) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 7.4 | 8.9 | 2.7 |
| Middle (7–15) | 8.8 | 8.4 | 2.4 |
| Death (16–20) | 10.2 | 10.8 | 2.8 |
The powerplay is decisively pace-bowling-dominated at Mohali (economy 7.4 for pace vs 8.9 for spin) — the largest pace/spin powerplay differential of any IPL venue. Teams that field their best pace bowlers exclusively in the powerplay at Mohali show a 12% better powerplay wicket rate than teams mixing pace and spin in the first six overs.
Head-to-Head Records of All Teams at PCA Mohali
| Team | Matches | Wins | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab Kings (home) | 39 | 21 | 53.8% |
| CSK | 14 | 7 | 50.0% |
| MI | 14 | 8 | 57.1% |
| KKR | 13 | 6 | 46.2% |
| RCB | 12 | 5 | 41.7% |
| DC/DD | 11 | 5 | 45.5% |
| SRH | 8 | 4 | 50.0% |
| RR | 9 | 4 | 44.4% |
PBKS's 53.8% home win rate is modest — below the IPL competition average home win rate of 54%. The fast outfield and pace-friendly conditions provide less structural advantage to the home team than spin-dominant venues, as visiting teams with quality pace bowlers can equally exploit the conditions.
Notable Match Results and Records at PCA Mohali
Highest partnership: 183 (opening) — KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan vs RCB, 2021
Most consecutive wins at venue (single team): 5 — PBKS (2021 season, home matches)
Highest scoring over: 30 runs — hit by David Miller in over 19 vs CSK, 2014 (6, 4, 6, 6, 4, 4)
Most sixes in a match: 26 — PBKS vs RR, 2022 (combined: 14 + 12)
Season-by-Season First Innings Averages at PCA Mohali
| Season | Avg 1st Innings | Notable Pitch Behavior |
|---|---|---|
| 2008–2012 | 162 | Lower due to two-tier pitching (more uneven bounce) |
| 2013–2017 | 171 | Flatter preparation, higher scoring |
| 2018–2022 | 181 | Fastest outfield phase, premium batting conditions |
| 2023–2024 | 178 | Minor correction, pitch preparation adjustment |
The increase in first-innings averages from 162 (2008–2012) to 181 (2018–2022) reflects progressive changes in PCA groundstaff pitch preparation — flatter surfaces with more consistent bounce, calibrated to produce higher-scoring home matches.
FAQ
Q: Why hasn't PCA Mohali produced more IPL centuries despite being a batting-friendly venue?
A: The fast outfield and pace-bowling powerplay create a specific pattern at Mohali: scoring rate is high, but wickets fall at a higher rate in the powerplay than at flat venues. Batters who survive the seaming powerplay can score quickly, but many are dismissed before reaching century territory. The 6 centuries from 78 matches (one per 13 matches) is below the IPL average of one per 9 matches.
Q: Has PBKS changed their home pitch preparation strategy over the IPL era?
A: Yes — the most significant change came between the 2017 and 2018 seasons. Before 2018, Mohali pitches were prepared with more moisture retention, producing seam movement that lasted 12–15 overs. From 2018 onward, drier, harder surfaces have been prepared — extending the batting-friendly phase but concentrating the seam assistance more narrowly in the first six overs. First-innings averages increased by 10 runs as a result.
Q: Which visiting team has the worst record at PCA Mohali?
A: Royal Challengers Bengaluru have the worst visiting record at PCA Mohali with a 41.7% win rate in 12 matches. RCB's batting-heavy, spin-light bowling configuration has historically matched poorly against Mohali's pace-friendly conditions, and their batters' record against the inswing of Shami and Rabada at the venue is below their career averages.
Q: What effect has the IPL's reduction of PBKS home matches at Mohali had on the venue's stats?
A: In 2021 and 2022, PBKS played some home matches at other venues (Delhi, Dharamsala) due to logistical constraints. The 2021 and 2022 Mohali match samples are smaller than pre-pandemic seasons. The overall statistics reflect full-season data only and weight the pre-2021 seasons more heavily.
Q: Is PCA Stadium Mohali likely to remain PBKS's primary home venue in IPL 2026?
A: Yes — PCA Stadium has been confirmed as the primary Punjab Kings home venue for IPL 2026, with all seven home league matches scheduled at Mohali. No alternative venue arrangements have been announced for the 2026 season.