IPL 2026- PBKS vs RR - The Mullanpur Factor, The Pitch
In attempting to design a pitch that would most perfectly fit the IPL batting, you might find yourself coming up with something that bears the semblance of Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. This record-first innings average of 211 in IPL 2026 is topped by four 200-plus totals in only three matches. A record combined score of 254/7 at the ground was against Lucknow Super Giants set by the Punjab Kings themselves. It is a basis that is a reward to aggression and a discipline to care. A pitch itself is defined as being flat, true with a fast outfield and no more than short square boundaries. The ball strikes the bat sweetly early and this location is a paradise to those who like to strike the ball. Rapid bowlers prefer to use variation, that is, slower balls, cutters and length changes instead of sheer velocity to claim wickets. In between overs, some can be given to the spinners, especially when the sur...