ODI Cricket is back in Himachal Pradesh. The HPCA Stadium is going to host 5 games during the World Cup 2023, with the Bangladesh vs Afghanistan match taking place on October 7. This will be the first ODI game in Dharamshala since 2020. Meanwhile, fantasy players are digging the stats of the venue such as the HPCA Stadium Dharamsala pitch report, ODI records. Here is everything you need to know about Dharamsala Cricket Stadium.
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium Dharamsala is considered to be the most beautiful Cricket arena in India. Located on the scenic hillside of Dharamsala in the Kangra district, this venue provides a stunning view of the Dhauladhar mountain range. With a seating capacity of 23,000 spectators, the stadium consistently draws packed crowds during cricket matches.
Dharamshala will now host ODI World Cup matches for the first time, having previously hosted T20 World Cup games in 2016. A total of 5 games will be played here including the highly anticipated India vs New Zealand clash on October 22.
Dharamsala Cricket Stadium ODI Records
Ahead of the 2023 World Cup, HPCA Stadium Dharamsala has hosted only 4 ODI games. The very first one-day game at the venue was played in 2013 while the most recent took place in 2020. The chasing sides have enjoyed the success more often here, having won 3 out of 4 games.
- Total ODI matches played: 4
- Matches won by the team batting first: 1
- Matches won by the team batting second: 3
- Highest team score while batting first: India – 330/6 (50) vs West Indies, 2014
- Lowest team score while batting first: India – 112/10 (38.2) vs Sri Lanka, 2017
- Biggest total chased: England chased 226 vs India, in 2013
- Lowest Score Defended: India defended 330 vs West Indies, in 2014
- Dharamsala Stadium average 1st innings score in ODI: 215
- Dharamsala Stadium average 2nd innings score in ODI: 202
- Best bowling figures for a spinner: Amit Mishra – 3/49 vs New Zealand, 2016
- Best bowling figures for a pacer: Suranga Lakmal – 4/13 vs India, 2017
- Total ODI wickets taken by spinners: 18 in 4 games (4.5 wickets per match)
- Total ODI wickets taken by pacers: 36 in 4 games (9 wickets per match)
- Highest score by a batsman: Virat Kohli – 127(114) vs West Indies, 2014
HPCA Stadium Dharamsala Pitch Report
The last 3 ODI games at Dharamsala pitch have been low scoring. During World Cup 2023 matches, the surface here is expected to provide a good pace and bounce to fast bowlers. The batters need to tackle the pace in the initial overs if they succeed to do so, they will be able to score. The spinners may not get much help from the surface but they will play their part in the middle overs. Dharamsala pitch report suggest that winning the toss and chosing to bowl first can be considred a wise decision here.
Dharamsala Cricket Ground Boundary Length
The straight, long-on and long-off boundaries are 76 meters. The square boundaries measure 65 meters at Dharamsala ground while the third man and fine leg boundaries are between 57 meters to 58 meters.
World Cup 2023 Matches in Dharamsala
The first match at Dharamsala is scheduled for October 7th, with the final one featuring Australia and New Zealand set for October 28th. The ICC World Cup 2023 will witness a total of 49 games.
| Date | Match | Time |
| 7 October | BAN vs AFG | 10:30 AM |
| 10 October | ENG vs BAN | 10:30 AM |
| 17 October | SA vs NED | 02:00 PM |
| 22 October | IND vs NZ | 02:00 PM |
| 28 October | AUS vs NZ | 10:30 AM |