India boasts more than 50 active cricket venuesmdash;more than any other cricket-playing nation. Among the newest additions is theMaharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, a modern facility that has quickly gained attention in Indian cricket.

Also known as theNew Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) StadiumorMYS International Cricket Stadium, this venue was built in 2021 and is owned and operated by the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA). It is named after Maharaja Yadavindra Singh, the ninth and last ruling Maharaja of Patiala.

With state-of-the-art infrastructure and modern amenities, this stadium is emerging as one of Indias premier cricket venues.

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium ndash; Key Details

Located inMullanpur, New Chandigarh (Punjab), the stadium is approximately:

20 minutes from Mohali

30 minutes from Chandigarh International Airport

Address:Mullanpur, District Mohali, Punjab ndash; 140901

The stadium has aseating capacity of around 38,000, making it one of the largest cricket venues in India. It features:

Advanced drainage system

Covered stands

VIP lounges media facilities

Modern player dressing rooms

LED floodlights for day-night matches

Pitch Report ndash; Batting or Bowling Friendly?

The pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium is made using a mix ofred and black soil, which ensures firmness and durability.

Overall, it is considered abalanced surface with a slight advantage for batters.

Powerplay:Fast bowlers get swing and seam movement with the new ball

Middle overs:Pitch settles, allowing batters to play freely

Death overs:Slower balls and cutters become effective

Spinners:Get grip and turn as the pitch wears

Unlike extremely flat tracks like Wankhede or Chinnaswamy, this surface still offers enough assistance to bowlers, making it competitive.