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Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium Pitch Report: Is The Surface Batting Or Bowling Friendly?



HPCA Stadium Dharamsala [Source: @vijaylokapally/X]HPCA Stadium Dharamsala [Source: @vijaylokapally/X]

The 54th group-stage match of the IPL 2025 will witness a riveting encounter between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). The much-anticipated clash will be played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 

Led by Shreyas Iyer, PBKS have been clinical in the tournament, securing fourth position with six wins in ten matches. On the other hand, LSG have blown hot and cold, reeling at sixth in the standings with five victories and as many defeats. 

As two teams eye a spot in the IPL 2025 playoffs, let's see how the surface at HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala will behave throughout the contest. 

HPCA Stadium Dharamsala Pitch Stats

Criterion
Data
Matches Played13
Matches won batting 1st8
Matches won bowling 1st5
No Result0
Average 1st innings score183.76
Average 2nd innings score155.61
Average run rate8.72
% of wickets by pacers73.54
% of wickets by spinners26.45

(HPCA Stadium Stats in IPL)

Is HPCA Stadium's Pitch batting or bowling friendly?

The HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala offers a hard surface with extra pace and bounce. Batters, who are good off the back foot, could play a significant role at this venue. The fast bowlers might utilise the freshness of the pitch early on; but overall, a decent batting deck is expected in Dharamsala. 

The HPCA stadium is situated 1457 metres above the sea level. So, the air is thin and ball travels farther when the batters take the aerial route. So, we can expect a higher percentage of lofted shots in Dharamsala. 

The spinners might not get significant turn from the pitch. Considering it's the first game of the IPL 2025 season in Dharamsala, the toss-winner might opt to field first. 

HPCA Stadium Weather Today

Dharamsala weather forecast [Source: AccuWeather]Dharamsala weather forecast [Source: AccuWeather]

InformationDetails
Temperature20°C (RealFeel 18°C)
Wind SpeedNE 11 km/h - 24 km/h
Probability of Precipitation 6%
Cloud Cover99%

As per AccuWeather, the temperature at HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala will be around 20°C, with a real feel of 18°C. Meanwhile, the wind will blow in the North-East direction, with varying speeds between 11 to 24 km/h. 

PBKS vs LSG Chances Of Rain

The cloud cover at HPCA Stadium is expected to be around 99 per cent. AccuWeather predicts 6 per cent chances of precipitation; so, the game between PBKS and LSG could be interrupted by drizzle and precipitation.