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India A vs Australia A Red-Ball Fixture Moved to Mohali from Dharamsala Due to Rain Damage
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News18•23-09-2026, 13:15
India A vs Australia A Red-Ball Fixture Moved to Mohali from Dharamsala Due to Rain Damage
- •The sole red-ball fixture between India A Women and Australia A Women, set to begin on September 29, has been relocated to Mohali.
- •The move from Dharamsala was necessitated by damage to the outfield at the scenic stadium due to prolonged rainy season.
- •The BCCI confirmed the venue change, stating the fixture will now be played at the PCA IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali from September 29 to October 2, 2026.
- •All matches in the ongoing series, which includes T20s and one-dayers, have so far been played in Mohali.
- •Dharamsala's outfield had previously faced criticism during the 2023 ODI World Cup, despite having a sub-air drainage system.
Key Questions Answered
The multi-day fixture was shifted from Dharamsala to Mohali because prolonged rainfall damaged the stadium's outfield and affected prevailing ground conditions.
The red ball fixture between India A Women and Australia A Women is scheduled to be played from September 29 to October 2, 2026.
The rescheduled fixture will be held at the PCA IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali.
