The BCCI have chosen the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamshala as one of the 12 stadiums for the IPL 2023, check out the pitch report, weather forecast, and other important details of the venue
The HPCA Stadium was established in 2003, and is located in the city of Dharamshala in the Kangra district.
HPCA Cricket Stadium Dharamshala pitch report today, weather, capacity, average score, boundary length, stats, T20 records for IPL 2023
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The HCPA, widely considered as one of the most beautiful cricket grounds in the world due to its picturesque surrounding is currently the home of the Indian cricket team.
Despite its establishment in 2003, the venue hosted its first international match only ten years later in 2013. The venue, will host the home matches of the IPL franchise Punjab Kings along with the PCA Stadium in Mohali.
HPCA Stadium Dharamsala info
Seating Capacity: 23,000
Ends: River End and College End
Boundary Dimensions: The boundary size measures 70 meters across the field except for the shorter square boundary.
Number of matches hosted so far: 1 Test match, 4 ODI matches, 10 T20I matches and 9 IPL matches
HPCA Stadium Dharamshala pitch report
The pitches at the HPCA Stadium Dharamshala has mostly favoured quick bowlers. However, the venue has also seen some few high-scoring first innings totals in the limited overs formats. Despite this, the recent two T20Is have shown a different case where the teams chasing have won the match.
HPCA Stadium Dharamshala weather forecast
The weather forecast for the month of May in Dharamshala shows cloudy days with high chances of thunderstorms. The weather forecast around the two matchdays show a maximum temperature of 29°C and minimum of 15°C.
T20 Records and Stats at HPCA stadium Dharamshala
Given below are the T20 Records and Stats at HPCA Stadium Dharamshala ahead of IPL 2023:
| Total Matches Played | 10 |
| Batting 1st Won | 4 |
| Batting 2nd Won | 4 |
| No Result | 2 |
| Average 1st Innings score | 152 |
| Average 2nd Innings score | 135 |
| Highest Total | 200/3 by South Africa vs India in 2015 |
| Lowest Total | 134/9 by Australia vs New Zealand in 2016 |
| Highest Successful Chase | 200/3 in 19.4 overs by South Africa vs India in 2015 |
| Lowest Total Defended | 142/8 in 20 overs by New Zealand vs Australia in 2016 |
| Best Bowling Figures | Paul van Meekeren (Netherlands) – 4 for 11 in 2 overs vs Ireland in 2016 |
| Highest Individual Score | Rohit Sharma (India) – 106 from 66 balls vs South Africa in 2015 |
| Most Runs | Tamim Iqbal (ICC World XI/Bangladesh) – 233 runs in 3 innings |
| Most Wickets | Paul van Meekeren (Netherlands) – 6 wickets in 3 matches |
IPL Records and Stats at HPCA Stadium Dharamsala
Given below are the IPL record and stats at HPCA Stadium Dharamsala ahead of IPL 2023:
| Record and stats | Figures |
| Total Matches | 9 |
| Batting 1st Won | 5 |
| Batting 2nd Won | 4 |
| Highest Total | 232/2 in 20 overs by Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2011 |
| Lowest Total | 116 all out by Punjab Kings vs Deccan Chargers in 2011 |
| Highest Run-chase | 195/4 in 19.4 overs by Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings in 2010 |
| Lowest Total Defended | 170/6 by Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals in 2011 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 176 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 146 |
| Highest Individual Score | Adam Gilchrist (Punjab Kings) – 106 from 55 balls vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2011 |
| Most Runs | Shaun Marsh (Punjab Kings) – 334 runs in 7 innings |
| Best Bowling Figures | Amit Mishra (Deccan Chargers) – 4 for 9 in 4 overs vs Punjab Kings in 2011 |
| Most Wickets | Piyush Chawla (Punjab Kings) – 13 wickets in 9 matches HPCA Stadium Dharamsala |
HPCA stadium Dharamsala IPL 2023 Schedule
| Date | Day | Fixture | Time (IST) |
| May 17 | Wednesday | PBKS vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM |
| May 19 | Friday | PBKS vs Rajasthan Royals | 7:30 PM |