The average first-innings score at the venue this season reads 176, indicating a good batting track. Mohali's only evening fixture saw the Gujarat Titans chase down 153 in the last over. The same game saw pacers account for eight out of 12 wickets, holding them in good stead. Although two out of three matches this season in Mohali have been won by the side batting first, chasing will be the preferred option upon winning the toss.
Matches won by the team batting 1st
Matches won by the team batting 2nd
Nicholas Pooran (7 matches, 171 runs, SR: 185.87) Nicholas Pooran has been in decent form in this IPL, scoring 171 runs in seven matches. Although he had a bad outing against Gujarat Titans, Pooran is striking at 185.87 batting in the middle order.
Prabhsimran Singh (7 matches, 159 runs, Average: 22.71) Prabhsimran Singh has blown hot and cold this season, scoring 159 runs at an average of 22.71. He has gotten off to brisk starts at the top of the order with a strike rate of 159 also holding him in good stead.
Marcus Stoinis (7 matches, 144 runs, SR: 145.45) Marcus Stoinis has also had his moments in the IPL this season. He has 144 runs in seven matches with a strike rate of 145.45. He has also picked up four wickets in seven matches and has seemingly taken up a more prominent role with the ball of late.
Arshdeep Singh (7 matches, 13 wickets, Average: 15.69) Arshdeep Singh is one of the top wicket-takers in the IPL this season, picking up 13 wickets in seven matches. He is averaging 15.69 with the ball and comes into the game on the back of a four-wicket haul against the Mumbai Indians.