Following their victorious campaign in the Asia Cup 2023, the Indian cricket team is gearing up for a crucial three-match One Day International (ODI) series against Australia, commencing on September 22. This series holds significant importance as it marks the team’s final preparations ahead of the highly anticipated ODI World Cup 2023. The inaugural IND vs. AUS ODI is set to take place at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali. Below, you’ll find a comprehensive pitch report for the Mohali Stadium and the stats as well.
IND vs AUS 1st ODI Mohali Stadium Pitch Report
The PCA Stadium is widely recognized as a haven for batsmen, yet the pitch has exhibited a dual nature by providing initial assistance to fast bowlers and subsequently aiding spinners as the match unfolds.
In the most recent five matches held at the PCA Stadium, an exceptional high-scoring contest unfolded in one instance, where the first innings amassed a formidable total of 392 runs. Conversely, the other matches witnessed closely matched scores during the second innings, highlighting the ground’s tendency to facilitate relatively effortless chases, with both innings yielding comparable run totals.
Among these last five encounters at this venue, the team entrusted with bowling first clinched victory in four instances. This pattern can be attributed to the prevailing conditions that favor batting more in the latter stages of One Day Internationals, making run chases more manageable. Strikingly, only one of the last five ODIs hosted at the Mohali Stadium was won by the team batting first, and their triumph was predicated on an impressive score of 392 runs. In the remaining four matches, the teams defending a total emerged victorious by bowling first.
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IND vs AUS 1st ODI Mohali Stadium Avg Score, Highest Total and More for Today Match
| Total matches | 26 |
| Matches won batting first | 15 |
| Matches won bowling first | 11 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 265 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 228 |
| Highest total recorded | 392/4 (50 Ov) by IND vs SL |
| Lowest total recorded | 89/10 (25 Ov) by PAK vs RSA |
| Highest score chased | 359/6 (47.5 Ov) by AUS vs IND |
| Lowest score defended | 207/8 (50 Ov) by AUS vs WI |