Mohali Cricket Stadium Mohali

The Punjab Cricket Association Stadium (commonly known as the Mohali Cricket Stadium) in Mohali is widely regarded as the best cricket ground in India for having excellent practice facilities and a spectator friendly environment. In two years, the venue has undergone an astounding metamorphosis from a filthy swamp to a swanky stadium with world-class amenities.

The stadium was inaugurated with a one-day international match between India and South Africa during the Hero Cup on November 22 1993. In a country like India, infamous for its spinner friendly dust bowls, the ground gained reputation for its lively pitch and seamer-friendly conditions. India were even skittled out for a paltry 83 on the first morning against New Zealand in 1999 with Dion Nash being the wrecker-in-chief.

The ground has witnessed some nerve-racking one dayers, the most thrilling being the World Cup semi-final in 1996 between Australia and West Indies.

Ground Facts and Figures:

Name: Punjab Cricket Association Stadium
Location: Punjab Cricket Association, Sector - 63, SAS Nagar, Mohali
Established: 1993
Floodlights: Yes
End Names: Pavilion End, City End
Home Team: Punjab
Owner: Punjab Cricket Association
First Test: India vs. West Indies - Dec 10-14, 1994
First ODI: India vs. South Africa - Nov 22, 1993

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