Not Mohali's PCA Stadium! Punjab Kings Confirm New Home Ground For IPL 2024

Producer: Peuli Bakshi

Indian Premier League (IPL) team Punjab Kings announced a change in their home ground from their usual IS Bindra PCA Stadium, Mohali.

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The PCA stadium, that has a capacity of 27,000, has been hosting matches since the IPL's inception in 2008.

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Punjab Kings’ matches for the upcoming 2024 IPL season, will be held at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in Mullanpur, Mohali.

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The stadium, a host of domestic matches for the past few years, features top-class facilities, with up to 33,000 spectators capacity.

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Unlike traditional soil, the ground surface is composed of sand, offering superior stability albeit requiring meticulous maintenance.

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It houses two international-standard dressing rooms with steam, sauna and ice bath facilities, alongside a world-class gymnasium.

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It will be officially inaugurated when Punjab Kings commence their campaign against the Delhi Capitals on March 23.

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[{"selector":"#anim-7cc96f08-a2e0-40d5-8af8-9a35541fd166 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(18.944525087626676%, 1.1866265645459997%) scale(1.3875968992248062)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] PCA secretary Dilsher Khanna expressed gratitude to the BCCI for approving the new stadium, emphasizing the desire for fans to enjoy matches in the new venue.