PBKS vs RR IPL 2023: Dharamsala Cricket Stadium Pitch Report, Team Records at HPCA Cricket Stadium, Dharamsala
Published on: May 18, 2023 10:00 am IST|Updated on: May 19, 2023 9:32 am IST
It’s time for match 66 of Tata IPL 2023 and the final game of the season at the picturesque Dharamsala stadium in Himachal Pradesh. Punjab Kings will be up against Rajasthan Royals and both teams are in a desperate need to be in contention for a playoffs spot. How the pitch will be playing in Dharamsala? Let’s discuss here.
HPCA Stadium Dharamsala Pitch Report
After a day’s break, IPL 2023 action returns to the scenic Dharamsala Stadium for one final time in this season. Talking about the wicket, there will be some live grass which will assist the pace bowlers early on in both innings. The ball will seam a bit and batters will have to be cautious against the new ball. Once the first three overs are completed, batters can score runs freely. The boundaries on either side of the wicket are small and will assist the batters throughout the game. Expect a high scoring PBKS vs RR match at Dharamsala and team winning the toss will look to bowl first.
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Teams record at the venue
Punjab Kings at Dharamsala Stadium
Matches Played: 10
Won: 5
Lost: 5
NR/Tie: 0/0
Rajasthan Royals at Dharamsala Stadium
Rajasthan Royals are yet to play a game at the HPCA Dharamsala Cricket Stadium.
PBKS vs RR HEAD-TO-HEAD
In terms of their head-to-head records, Rajasthan Royals lead the way against Punjab Kings. The two teams have collided 25 times in the IPL with PBKS winning 11, whereas, RR have won 14 games.
Matches Played | Punjab Kings Won | Rajasthan Royals Won |
25 | 11 | 15 |
Is Dharamsala Cricket stadium batting or bowling pitch?
After what we witnessed in the last game played here between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings, it is clear that the wicket will be assisting the batters. The high-altitude HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala provides an advantage to pacers, as the ball tends to travel faster in this venue. While batters will still have an opportunity to make an impact during the middle overs, the presence of dew is expected to significantly influence the game. Given these factors, both team captains winning the toss may prefer to choose fielding first and it should be a batter’s day out at Dharamsala on Friday.
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