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



HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala [Source: @ImTheBaljeet/X]HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala [Source: @ImTheBaljeet/X]

This evening, Punjab Kings (PBKS) will lock horns with Delhi Capitals (DC) in match number 58 of the ongoing IPL 2025 season. The high-voltage clash will be played at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala. 

Both teams are currently alive in the IPL 2025 playoffs race. While PBKS are placed third with seven wins in eleven matches, DC are claiming the fifth position with 13 points under their belt. As two in-form outfits are set to collide, let's see how the surface at HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala will behave throughout the match. 

HPCA Stadium Dharamsala Pitch Stats

Criterion
Data
Matches Played1
Matches won batting 1st1
Matches won bowling 1st0
No Result0
Average 1st innings score236
Average 2nd innings score199
Average run rate10.875
% of wickets by pacers75
% of wickets by spinners25

(HPCA Stadium stats in IPL 2025)

Is HPCA Stadium's Pitch batting or bowling friendly?

The surface at HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala is expected to favour the batters. It offers a hard surface with a little more pace and bounce than the other Indian grounds. So, the hit-the-deck pacers might get some assistance, while the batters will likely enjoy batting in the middle. 

The track might not offer significant help to the spinners, who will likely rely on accuracy to succeed at this venue. Considering the pitch doesn't really slow down with time, the toss-winner might field first although the chasing side lost the last game at this venue. 

HPCA Stadium Dharamsala Weather Today

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

InformationDetails
Temperature22°C (RealFeel 20°C)
Wind SpeedNE 13 km/h - 22 km/h
Probability of Precipitation 25%
Cloud Cover85%

As per AccuWeather, the temperature at HPCA Stadium will be around 22°C, with a real feel of 20°C. Meanwhile, the wind will blow in the North East direction, with varying speeds between 13 to 22 km/h. 

PBKS vs DC Chances Of Rain

The cloud cover at HPCA Stadium is expected to be around 85 per cent in the evening. AccuWeather predicts 25 per cent chances of precipitation; so, the game between PBKS and DC could be interrupted by rain.