IND vs ENG 2024 5th Test: HPCA Stadium Dharamshala Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

The marquee five-match Test series is locked at 3-1. India will meet England for the 5th Test on March 7. Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala will host this fixture at 9:30 AM IST. With extended winters prevailing in the Northern part of the country, the weather will be chilly and rain could also play a part, something that no one would like.

KL Rahul has reportedly travelled to the United Kingdom to seek consultations and treatment for his injury and is all but ruled out of the fifth Test too.

Karnataka batter Devdutt Padikkal is set to make his Test debut against England in the fifth Test in Dharamshala on March 7, according to a report.

Premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah will rejoin the Indian team as vice-captain.

Meanwhile, in this post, Check the HPCA Stadium Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, and Average Score ahead of the 5th Test between India and England.

Dharamshala Stadium Pitch Report

Early on in the match, the pitch provides a batting-friendly surface, allowing batsmen to flourish with decent bounce and pace. Seam bowlers can exploit swing and seam movement, particularly during the morning session, adding an intriguing dimension to the game.

As the match progresses, the pitch undergoes a transition phase, displaying signs of wear and tear. Spinners come into play with increasing effectiveness, while the pace bowlers find it challenging to generate the same level of impact.

But the weather report says that it will be under overcast throughout the five days. That will help the Pacers even if the ball gets old.

Is Dharamshala Stadium a batting or a bowling pitch?

The only Test match played here, have revealed a Balanced wicket.

Last Result at the Venue: (Mar 25-28, 2017)

Australia – 300/10 (Pacers – 3w, Spinners – 6w) & 137/10 (Pacers – 4w, Spinners – 6w)

India – 332/10 (Pacers – 4w, Spinners – 6w) & 106/2 (Pacers – 1w, Spinners – 0w)

India won by 8 wickets.

India Test record in Dharamshala Stadium

India have played 1 Test match at this venue and won 1.

India’s Highest Total: 332/10 vs Australia in 2017

India’s Lowest Total: 106/2 vs Australia in 2017

England Test record in Dharamshala Stadium

Till now, England never have played any Test matches at this venue.

Dharamshala Stadium Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 21200
Number of matches hosted: 1 Test, 9 ODIs, and 10 T20Is

Dharamshala Stadium Test Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 1
Home Team (India) Won: 1
Visiting Team Won: 0
Neutral Side Won: 0
Drawn: 0

Average 1st Innings Score: 332/10
Matches Won Batting 1st: 0
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 1
Highest Team Total: 332 all out by India vs Australia in 2017

Lowest Team Total: 137 All Out by Australia vs India in 2017

Highest Individual Score: Steve Smith (Australia) – 111 vs India in 2017
Best Bowling Figures: Nathan Lyon (Australia) – 5 for 92 vs India in 2017
Most Runs: Steve Smith (Australia) – 128 runs in 2 innings
Most Wickets: Umesh Yadav (India) & Nathan Lyon (Australia) – 5 wickets in 1 match
Most Sixes in Test at this venue: Ravindra Jadeja (India) – 4 Sixes in 1 innings