Mohali - 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup Venue

Mohali under Floodlights.

Arguably the best cricket stadium in Indian, The Punjab cricket association stadium also known as Mohali Cricket Stadium is situated in Mohali.   Best known for its facilities for practice and spectator 1st test match was played here way back in December 1994 (10th to 14th) between India vs West Indies and become the 19th test cricket venue in India.   It is really appreciated the way this stadium has become from an ordinary cricket ground to tremendous world class stadium in short span of time.

New generation cricket i.e. one day international cricket first played on November 22nd, 1993 between India and South Africa.  size wise this is the second largest cricket ground in India with a seating capacity of 45000 cricket fans.  The construction of this cricket ground was done in 25 crore Indian rupees and took 3 years to complete.   Also known for its flood lights which are unique in term of number and heights which is very unconventional compared to any cricket ground around the world.  There are total 16 floodlight towers in

Mohali cricket stadium compared to 4-6 in most the the cricket stadium world over. The low height of flood lights are result of its location near to airport which later become its trade mark.To stop spectators entering into the cricket field there is a man made lake which is approx. a meter in height and breath, this has made sure till date that no one enter into the field and interrupt the cricket match.  The greenest cricket field make it pleasure to your eye in you see it from any end of the ground.

Unlikely other cricket ground, pitch in Mohali cricket ground is quite lively and supportive to fast bowlers. Every visiting cricket team want to play in this ground due to dominate of fast bowlers in their ranks.  This very cricket ground become the venue of Semi final encounter of Australia and West indies in 1996 and will host 3 matches of 2011 cricket world cup including semi-final.

for those who want to visit this stadium, its complete address is: Sector 63, SAS Nagar, Mohali in Chandigarh - 160059, Punjab.

Here is the list of matches to be played at Mohali Cricket Stadium in Cricket World Cup 2011:

1. 16th Match, Group B - Netherlands v South Africa,   Thu Mar 3
2. 27th Match, Group B - Ireland v West Indies, Fri Mar 11
3. India vs Pakistan Live 2nd Semifinal, Wed Mar 30

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