HPCA Stadium Dharamsala Ground Stats For SA vs NED World Cup Match
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South Africa will be looking to extend their winning streak when they lock horns with the Netherlands in the 15th match of the ICC World Cup 2023 on Tuesday, October 17, at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala.
South Africa have dominated the tournament, beating Sri Lanka and Australia convincingly back-to-back. They have pretty much nailed every aspect and are pumped to keep the winning momentum in this game.
On the other hand, the Netherlands find themselves in a tough spot after losing their first two matches to Pakistan and New Zealand. They are currently placed ninth in the points table and are eager to get their first win in the tournament.
Before heading into this, let’s take a look at the ground conditions, and ODI records of Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala:
HPCA Stadium Dharamsala Ground Stats
This venue has hosted two matches up to now, and they had entirely different results. In the first game, Afghanistan had a tough time setting a target in the first half, while the second match, featuring England and Bangladesh, turned into a high-scoring affair with England surpassing the 300-run mark.
| Total matches | 6 |
| Matches won batting first | 2 |
| Matches won bowling first | 4 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 229 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 198 |
| Highest total recorded | 364/9 (50 Ov) by ENG vs BAN |
| Lowest total recorded | 112/10 (38.2 Ov) by IND vs SL |
| Highest score chased | 227/3 (47.2 Ov) by ENG vs IND |
| Lowest score defended | 330/6 (50 Ov) by IND vs WI |
The pitch seems to have something for both batters and bowlers. Batters should take their time to settle in and avoid unnecessary risks when they step onto the crease. Given that 4 out of the last 6 ODI matches at this ground were won by chasing teams, the team that wins the toss might opt to bowl first.
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