Punjab Kings (PBKS) will lock horns with the five-time IPL champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 53rd match of the ongoing IPL 2024 season on May 05th, Sunday at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala . The match will start at 3:30 PM.
Before the match starts, let us look at the essential ground stats of the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in IPL.
The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala, with a capacity of 23,000, is as picturesque as the Adelaide Oval and Newlands, if not more. A small and glittering green plate, the ground has a snow-capped background in the form of the Dauladhar hill-range.
The pitch of Dharamsala HPCA Stadium is known for its pace, bounce and lateral movement, which make it a favourite ground for batsmen and bowlers. Moreover, its outfield is well-maintained and provides fast fielding for the batsmen and bowlers.
The wicket at the HPCA Stadium has witnessed 11 IPL matches so far. 54.55% of them have been won by the team batting first, while 45.45% of them have been won by the chasing team.
HPCA Stadium IPL Stats
Numbers
Matches
11
Matches won batting first
6
Matches won batting second
5
Average first innings total
180.09
Runs per over
8.60
Runs per wicket
29.24
Highest total recorded
232/2 by PBKS vs RCB in 2011
Lowest total recorded
116/10 by PBKS vs Deccan Chargers in 2011
The overall stats shows that batting first or second both have been beneficial at this stadium.
IPL Record at HPCA Stadium in Last 10 Matches
Stats
Numbers
Matches
10
Matches won batting first
6
Matches won batting second
4
Average first innings score
180.7
Average first innings winning score
194.5
Average powerplay score
42.8
Average death-over score
53.5
The average first-inning winning score is 194.5 runs and it is an excellent pitch for batting. The average powerplay run rate is 7.13 in the last ten matches at this venue, while the average death-over run rate is 10.7.
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