IPL 2025 PBKS vs RR: Pitch Report and Key Stats from Mullanpur Stadium, Chandigarh

In the second match of the day, Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. Scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST, this IPL 2025 fixture pits a team packed with versatile all-rounders (PBKS) against a side built around specialist players (RR).

PBKS boasts a balanced lineup with the likes of Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, and Marco Jansen, offering plenty of depth with both bat and ball. In contrast, RR relies on pure batters and bowlers, making them more vulnerable if one department underperforms.

Mullanpur Pitch Report: Balanced Surface with a Slight Edge for Batting First

The Mullanpur pitch has shown mixed behaviour since its debut in IPL 2024. While the surface supports both batters and bowlers, historical data suggests batting first provides a considerable advantage. Totals in the range of 180-190 have proven match-winning, especially when spinners and cutters come into play in the second innings.

Key IPL Stats at New PCA Stadium, Mullanpur (Since 2023)

• Total Matches Played: 14

• Wins Batting First: 9

• Wins Batting Second: 5

• Average 1st Innings Score: 178/7

• Highest Target Chased: 175

• Lowest Total Defended: 142

• 200+ Totals: 1 (excluding shortened matches)

• Average Sixes per Match: 14

Bowling Breakdown: Pace Leads the Way

• Pace Bowlers:

  • Overs Bowled: 62%

  • Wickets Taken: 133

  • Bowling Average: 21.1

  • Economy Rate: 8.6

• Spin Bowlers:

  • Overs Bowled: 38%

  • Wickets Taken: 47

  • Bowling Average: 33.2

  • Economy Rate: 7.9

These stats indicate pacers have had a greater impact, though spinners can still be effective with the right variation.

Ideal Winning Scores at Mullanpur

• 1st Innings Score 170 or Above:

  • Matches: 9

  • Batting First Won: 8

  • Batting Second Won: 1

• 1st Innings Score Below 170:

  • Matches: 4

  • Batting First Won: 0

  • Batting Second Won: 4

These numbers show that teams crossing the 170-mark tend to dominate at this venue.

PBKS and RR at Mullanpur – Team Records

• Punjab Kings:

  • Matches Played: 5

  • Wins: 1

  • Losses: 4

  • Win Percentage: 20%

• Rajasthan Royals:

  • Matches Played: 1

  • Wins: 1

  • Losses: 0

  • Win Percentage: 100%

PBKS has struggled at this venue, and RR will aim to build on their winning momentum.

Mullanpur Stadium Stats from Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT)

• Total Matches: 23

• Batting First Wins: 15

• Batting Second Wins: 8

• Highest Total: 238/2 by J&K vs Arunachal Pradesh

• Lowest Total: 53 all out by Meghalaya

• Highest Run Chase: 149/7 by Baroda

• Average 1st Innings Score: 148

• Average 2nd Innings Score: 116

• Total Sixes: 247

• Total Fours: 438

IPL Records at Chandigarh's New Cricket Stadium

• Total Matches: 5

• Batting First Wins: 2

• Batting Second Wins: 3

• Highest Team Total: 192/7 by MI

• Lowest Team Total: 142 all out by PBKS

• Highest Run Chase: 177/6 by PBKS

• Lowest Total Defended: 182/9 by SRH

• Average 1st Innings Score: 167

Notable Batting Performances at Mullanpur

• Most Runs: Ashutosh Sharma (PBKS) – 128 runs

• Highest Individual Score: Suryakumar Yadav (MI) – 78 off 53

• Most Sixes: Ashutosh Sharma – 12

• Most Fours: Sam Curran – 11

• Total Fifties: 4

  • Notable Half-Centurions: Ashutosh Sharma, Sam Curran, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Suryakumar Yadav

Top Bowling Performers at Mullanpur

• Most Wickets: Harshal Patel (PBKS) – 11

• Best Bowling Figures: Arshdeep Singh (PBKS) – 4/29 vs SRH