The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur hosts Match 4 of IPL 2026 between Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans on March 31. Here is the complete pitch report and fantasy tips for this venue.
Mullanpur Stadium — Pitch Overview
Mullanpur is one of the newest IPL venues, having hosted its first IPL matches in 2024. The pitch here is a red soil surface that offers good bounce and carry for fast bowlers in the initial overs. Unlike coastal venues, Mullanpur does not experience heavy dew, making it a more balanced surface where the team batting first can post and defend totals.
Key Pitch Stats at Mullanpur
- Average first innings score: 165-175
- Teams batting first win: approximately 55-60%
- Dew factor: Low to moderate — less impact than Mumbai or Chennai
- Best bowling type: Pace in powerplay and death, spin in middle overs
- Boundary size: Medium — approximately 70-75 metres
Pace vs Spin at Mullanpur
Mullanpur's hard, bouncy surface clearly favours pace bowlers. The red soil provides consistent carry throughout the innings, making fast bowlers effective at all stages. Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj are premium picks for this reason. Spinners can be effective in the 8th-15th overs when the pitch settles, making Yuzvendra Chahal a key fantasy pick.
Toss Analysis
At Mullanpur, the toss is important but not decisive. Dew is minimal compared to coastal venues, so batting first is a genuine option. Teams have successfully defended totals here. Expect both captains to consider batting first, particularly if they have strong top-order batters. Punjab Kings, playing at home, know the conditions well and may prefer to bat first and set a target.
Fantasy Tips for Mullanpur
- Pick 3-4 pace bowlers — Arshdeep, Siraj and one more
- Top-order batters are safer than middle-order finishers at this venue
- Gill and Iyer are the two safest batting picks
- Chahal is a must-pick — gets significant turn on this surface
See our full PBKS vs GT Dream11 team prediction.
