The Punjab C.A. stadium in Mohali is situated in Chandigarh. This is most commonly called as the Mohali stadium. This ground is by far considered as the best cricket field because of the facilities it gives to the players, spectators and the media. The ground condition is excellent and it is said that Mohali has most lively pitch. Its lush green outfield is unique in India.
The Mohali Stadium was inaugurated with a One-Day International match between India and South Africa during the Hero Cup on November 22 1993. The first Test match here was held the following season, between India and West Indies on December 10, 1994. There have also been some exciting One-day matches played on this ground.
The ground of Mohali stadium quickly gained a reputation for being an excellent peach for the seamers. Several bowlers including India`s Javagal Sreenath and Abey Kuruvilla, West Indian Walsh and Kenny Benjamin and New Zealand`s Dion Nash got success in this ground.
In recent years the pitch has flattened out considerably and to batsmen the Mohali stadium has become a place of feast. Kamran Akmal for Pakistan scored a century in this ground. During 1996 World cup, the semi final between Australia and West Indies took place in the Mohali cricket ground, where Brian Lara walked on 91 when umpire hesitated to raise the hands.
