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Mullanpur's Historic Debut: 95% Tickets Sold for India-South Africa T20I

The brand new PCA stadium in Mullanpur is all set for a blockbuster debut. Nearly all tickets have been snapped up for its first-ever men's international cricket match. The occasion will be extra special with the unveiling of stands named after local heroes Yuvraj Singh and Harmanpreet Kaur. It promises to be a grand celebration of cricket with top BCCI officials and a full house expected.

Key Points: PCA Confirms 95% Tickets Sold for Mullanpur's First Men's International

  • PCA President confirms 95% tickets sold for the historic T20I at the new Mullanpur stadium
  • New stands to be unveiled, named after cricket stars Yuvraj Singh and Harmanpreet Kaur
  • BCCI President Mithun Manhas and other dignitaries will grace the inaugural event
  • The match is the second T20I where India leads the series 1-0 against South Africa
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'95 pc tickets sold,' confirms PCA chief as Mullanpur set to host first-ever men's international match

PCA President Amarjit Mehta says the new Mullanpur stadium is nearly sold out for its historic first men's international match between India and South Africa.

"This is the first-ever men's international match taking place here at PCA Mullanpur Stadium. It's a very big match. - Amarjit Singh Mehta, PCA President"

Mohali, Dec 10

Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) president Amarjit Singh Mehta said that tickets for the forthcoming second T20I between India and South Africa at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh's Mullanpur are 95 per cent sold out, with the venue set to witness an almost-packed stadium.

He also noted that the second T20I will feature several BCCI dignitaries, as the venue gears up to host its first-ever men's international match. The occasion will be graced by Mithun Manhas, president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Moreover, two new stands will be unveiled on Thursday, named after former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh and the Indian women's team's World Cup-winning captain Harmanpreet Kaur.

"This is the first-ever men's international match taking place here at PCA Mullanpur Stadium. It's a very big match. Several dignitaries from the BCCI will be in attendance, including the President, Mithun Manhas. Many local delegates are also coming. The Governor and the CM will give their confirmation today, as we have made a special request for them to grace the occasion. Hopefully, they will also come tomorrow. 95 per cent tickets have already been sold at the stadium," Mehta told IANS.

"There are a lot of new things here this time. We will be unveiling a new stand named after Yuvraj Singh, right under the screen. We are also naming a stand after Harmanpreet Kaur, in recognition of her recent success. She has not just made Punjab proud but the country too. If you look at the boxes, you will get a completely different feel this time. We have made many arrangements for that as well. We have made changes. We have added a lot of things. This is how we tried to make this match different," he added.

India won the T20I opener on Tuesday and are leading the five-game series 1-0.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great to see recognition for Harmanpreet Kaur alongside Yuvraj Singh. Women's cricket deserves this spotlight. Hope the facilities are top-notch for the fans. 95% sold out is impressive but not surprising for an India match!
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Rohit P
Tried to get tickets online but they were gone in minutes! The usual story. PCA should consider a bigger online quota next time. Happy for the new stadium though, hope the traffic management is better than Mohali.
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Sarah B
Attending my first cricket match in India! The energy sounds incredible. Love that they're honoring both a men's and women's star. Hope India clinches the series here.
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Vikram M
Good initiative, but I hope this isn't just about VIPs and unveiling ceremonies. The focus should remain on the cricket and the fan experience. The article mentions "many arrangements" – let's see if they translate to smooth entry, clean toilets, and affordable food inside.
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Karthik V
Yuvi's stand will be electric! Remember his six sixes? Pure nostalgia. Hope the youngsters in the team feel inspired playing in front of it. India 2-0 up after tomorrow, let's go!

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