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Punjab Cricket Association Stadium - Mohali

Punjab Cricket Association Stadium - Mohali

Location

Mohali
Establishment

1993              
Capacity

30,000
Owner

Punjab CA               
Tenants
Punjab Cricket Team, Kings Xl Punjab

First Test

10 Dec-14 Dec 1994, IND v WI
Last Test

19 Dec-23 Dec 2008, IND v ENG
First ODI

22 Nov 1993, IND v WI
Last ODI
8 Nov 2007, IND v PAK

         The 30,000-seat venue was established in 1993, and was transformed from a swamp with deep ravines into one of India's top sporting venues in the space of just two years. The first official match played here was an ODI between India and South Africa in November 1993. It was the venue for the thrilling ICC CWC 1996 semi-final in 1996 when Australia beat the West Indies by five runs.

        The pitch initially assisted pace bowlers, especially in Test matches, but it has subsequently settled down to become a batsman's paradise. West Indies' Jimmy Adams has fond memories of the ground , in 1994, he scored 174 not and 78 not out, leading his side to victory by 243 runs.

         The venue is considered to be one of the best in the country, with world-class facilities for practice, spectators as well the media.

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