Two-time champions India will take on neighbours Bangladesh in the ODI World Cup 2023 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium (HPCA Stadium). The sample size for the records for this stadium is small, with the first match being played in 2013. Nonetheless, let’s take a deep dive into the Dharamshala Stadium stats and records ahead of the IND vs NZ match on October 22:
Dharamshala Stadium Record
A total of 7 matches have been played at the HPCA Stadium over 10 years (2013–2023). In these matches, the average first-inning score is 203.
Despite 203 runs being seen as a low total, the side batting first have won 3 matches due to the bowling-friendly surface in Dharamshala.
The highest score posted here is 364/9 by England in 2023 against Bangladesh. Conversely, the lowest total posted here is 112 by India in 2017 against Sri Lanka.
The best individual batting score made is 140 runs, shared by Dawid Malan in 2023. Similarly, the best bowling figures recorded here are 10-4-13-4 by Suranga Lakmal in 2017.
The highest successful run chase here came in 2017, when England chased a target of 227 runs with 7 wickets in hand and 16 balls to spare. Conversely, the lowest score defended here was 245 by the Netherlands in 2023 against South Africa.
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India’s Record in Dharamshala HPCA Stadium
India has been part of 4 matches that have been played here. The Men in Blue have a 2-2 win/loss record in Dharamshala, losing the last match they played here against Sri Lanka in 2017.
New Zealand’s Record in Dharamshala HPCA Stadium
The Kiwis have played just one match at the HPCA Stadium and have a 1-0 win/loss record. That win came against India in 2016 when they won by 6 wickets in hand and 101 balls to spare.
