IND vs AFG 1st T20 PCA Stadium Pitch Report, Avg Score, Highest Total and More Today Match 2024
India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I is scheduled to be played at the PCA IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on 11th January 2024. The three-match series will serve as one of the most important clashes in terms of preparation for the T20 World Cup for both teams.
IND vs AFG 1st T20 PCA Stadium Pitch Report Today Match 2024
The pitch at the Mohali Stadium is widely acknowledged as one of the premier batting tracks in India, known for its consistent bounce and carry, creating favourable conditions for batsmen. Despite its reputation as a batsman-friendly surface, the pitch also caters to the needs of fast bowlers by providing a bit of zip, allowing them to extract movement and maintain a challenging edge. This unique combination of batting-friendly attributes and the potential for pace and bounce makes the ISBS pitch a well-rounded and dynamic surface, offering an exciting balance between opportunities for batsmen and challenges for the faster bowlers.
IND vs AFG 1st T20 Mohali Stadium Avg Score, Highest Total and More Today Match 2024
The Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, located in Mohali, Chandigarh, India, has hosted a total of 6 T20 matches from its first on December 12, 2009, to the most recent one on September 20, 2022. The stadium, also known as the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, has seen a balanced mix of results in terms of home and away victories, as well as matches played under neutral conditions.
In terms of match outcomes, the home side has won 50% of the matches played at the stadium, while the touring side has secured victory in 16.67% of the matches. Matches played under neutral conditions have resulted in a win for the neutral side in 33.33% of cases. The teams batting second have been particularly successful, winning 66.67% of matches, showcasing the chasing ability of teams at this venue.
Regarding the team and individual performances, the highest team innings recorded at the stadium is 214/6 by Australia on September 20, 2022, against India. The highest individual innings was an unbeaten 82* by V Kohli (India) on March 27, 2016, against Australia. The best bowling performance belongs to J P Faulkner (Australia), who claimed figures of 5/27 on March 25, 2016, against Pakistan.
The highest successful run chase achieved at the stadium is 211/6 by Australia on September 20, 2022, against India. The average runs per wicket stand at 34.29, reflecting the competitiveness between bat and ball at the venue. The average runs per over is 9.13, indicating a relatively brisk scoring rate. The average score batting first is 183, providing insight into the typical first innings total at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium.
Also read: PCA Stadium T20 Records & Stats- India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I Today Match 2024
| City | Mohali, Chandigarh | ||
| Country | India | ||
| Also or previously Known as | Punjab Cricket Association Stadium | ||
| First T20 Match | 12/12/2009 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 20/09/2022 | ||
| Matches Played | 6 | ||
| Matches Won by Home Side | 3 (50.00%) | ||
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 1 (16.67%) | ||
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 2 (33.33%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 2 (33.33%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 4 (66.67%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 4 (66.67%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 2 (33.33%) | ||
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 82* | V Kohli (India) | 27/03/2016 v Australia |
| Best Bowling | 5/27 | J P Faulkner (Australia) | 25/03/2016 v Pakistan |
| Highest Team Innings | 214/6 (Australia) | 20/09/2022 v India | |
| Lowest Team Innings | No completed innings | ||
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 211/6 (Australia) | 20/09/2022 v India | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 34.29 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 9.13 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 183 | ||
