Punjab Kings struggle at home in IPL 2025

Punjab Kings will play four of their home games this IPL season at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. They will then move to the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. The team started playing in New Chandigarh last year, while Dharamsala has been a familiar venue since 2011. At the New Chandigarh stadium, Punjab Kings have played five matches. They have won only one and lost four. Their batting average there is 20.16, with a run rate of 8.03. The bowling has been better, with an average of 22.88 and an economy rate of 8.34. The highest team score against Punjab Kings at this venue was 192 by the Mumbai Indians. Their lowest score was 142 all out against the Gujarat Titans. In Dharamsala, Punjab Kings have played 13 matches. They have won five and lost eight. Their batting average is higher here at 26.10, with a run rate of 8.23. The bowling averages 27.76, with an economy rate of 8.51. The highest team score against them was 241 by Royal Challengers Bangalore, while their lowest score was 116 against Deccan Chargers. Punjab Kings will play against Lucknow Super Giants, Delhi Capitals, and Mumbai Indians at the Dharamsala venue this season. The team looks to improve its performance at both venues as the IPL continues.