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The stadium, which has hosted domestic matches for the last couple of years, comprises all the modern facilities and top class infrastructure, and can accommodate 33,000 spectators.
The stadium also has a well-equipped herringbone drainage system, which helps in removal of water within 25-30 minutes after the rain stops.
Instead of the traditional soil, the ground is made of sand, which is difficult to maintain, but provides good stability.
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The stadium will officially be inaugurated when Punjab Kings begin their campaign against the Delhi Capitals on March 23.
The franchise’s long-standing home venue — Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium — has a capacity of 27,000. The franchise had been playing its home matches there since the IPL’s inaugural edition in 2008.