The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala is one of the most picturesque venues in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Hosting its first IPL match in 2010, it has since been the venue for 13 matches.
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HPCA Stadium IPL Records & Stats
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| City | Dharamsala |
| Country | India |
| First IPL Match | 16/04/2010 |
| Last T20 Match | 09/05/2024 |
| Total Matches Played | 13 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 8 (61.54%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 5 (38.46%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 6 (46.15%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 7 (53.85%) |
| No Result Matches | 0 (0.00%) |
| Highest Individual Score | 106 by A C Gilchrist (Punjab Kings) |
| Best Bowling Figures | 4/9 by A Mishra (Deccan Chargers) |
| Highest Team Score | 241/7 by Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| Lowest Team Score | 116 by Punjab Kings |
| Highest Successful Run Chase | 178/5 by Deccan Chargers |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 27.40 |
| Average Runs per Over | 8.73 |
| Average Score Batting First | 183.77 |
Key Insights:
- Winning Trends:
The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium has seen a higher success rate for teams batting first, with 61.54% of the matches won by the team setting the target. Teams winning the toss have only managed a win 46.15% of the time, indicating that toss outcomes have not significantly influenced match results at this venue. - Record-Breaking Performances:
The highest individual score at this venue was an incredible 106 runs by Adam Gilchrist for Punjab Kings against Royal Challengers Bangalore on May 17, 2011. In terms of bowling, Amit Mishra’s outstanding figures of 4 wickets for just 9 runs for Deccan Chargers on May 21, 2011, remain unmatched. - Team Performances:
Royal Challengers Bangalore set the record for the highest team innings, scoring a massive 241/7 on May 9, 2024, against Punjab Kings. Punjab Kings, however, also holds the unfortunate record for the lowest team score at this venue, being bowled out for just 116 runs by Deccan Chargers in 2011. - Run-Chasing Potential:
The highest successful run chase at this venue was achieved by Deccan Chargers, who chased down 178 runs against Punjab Kings in the very first IPL match held at the stadium on April 16, 2010. Despite the venue’s high-altitude conditions, this shows that teams can achieve competitive chases. - Overall Averages:
With an average first-innings score of 183.77 and a runs-per-wicket average of 27.40, this venue tends to be high-scoring, providing plenty of excitement for fans. The run rate of 8.73 runs per over further emphasizes that batting has generally been favourable at this stadium.
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