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HPCA Stadium Dharamsala Ground Stats For AFG vs BAN World Cup Match


image-lnecdvkcThe picturesque HPCA stadium at Dharamsala (Twitter)

The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, nestled in the picturesque town of Dharamsala, is set to make history by hosting its first-ever One Day International (ODI) World Cup match. This momentous occasion will kick off with an exciting clash between the two-Asian rivals, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, in the third match of the ICC World Cup 2023 on October 7.

A look at the HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala:

The HPCA Stadium is a relatively new addition to India's cricketing landscape, having become a regular fixture in the country's international calendar since 2013 when it welcomed England for an ODI series. This stadium, renowned for its stunning vistas, is sure to provide fans with a unique cricketing experience.

HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala Records

One distinctive feature of this venue is its 64-meter boundary, ensuring that spectators are right at the heart of the action. This feature suggests that high-scoring innings can be anticipated, promising thrilling matches throughout the World Cup, starting with the opener between Bangladesh and Afghanistan. While this marks the HPCA Stadium's debut as a World Cup venue, let's take a look at the venue and its stats:

HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala Records
Highest Team Total 330/6 (India), 17/10/2014 v West Indies
Lowest Team Total 112 (India), 10/12/2017 v Sri Lanka
Team won batting 1st 1 (20.00%)
Team won batting 2nd 3 (60.00%)
Average runs per over 5.02
Average runs per wicket 29.71
Average total batting 1st172 runs

In addition to this exciting opener, the HPCA Stadium will also play host to two other marquee clashes: India vs. New Zealand and Australia vs. New Zealand. In total, the stadium will be the backdrop for five World Cup matches, with South Africa vs. Netherlands and England vs. Bangladesh completing the fixture list.