IND vs NZ ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium Dharamsala Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

India are all set to face New Zealand in their next match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Sunday. The match will be played at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.

It will be a contest between the top two sides in the tournament as New Zealand and India are sitting at the top two positions in the points table. New Zealand have won all of their four matches so far, while India have also won all of their four fixtures as well.

Both teams will look to almost seal their qualification for the semifinals with another win as both India and New Zealand will look to extend their respective unbeaten run.

In this post, we will take a look at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, and Average Score ahead of the World Cup clash between India vs New Zealand.

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium Pitch Report

It is a fantastic wicket to bat on as the surface will offer an even pace and bounce to the batters. Furthermore, the boundaries are on the shorter side, hence, batters will have an added advantage. Meanwhile, the pacers with the new ball are expected to get some swing during both innings. Still, one could expect a high-scoring encounter between the two quality opponents.

Last Three Results at the Venue:

• Netherlands (245/8 in 43 overs) defeated South Africa (207/10 in 42.5 overs) by 38 runs – 17 October 2023
• England (364/9 in 50 overs) defeated Bangladesh (227/10 in 48.2 overs) by 137 runs – 10 October 2023
• Afghanistan (156/10 in 37.2 overs) lost to Bangladesh (158/4 in 34.4 overs) by 6 wickets – 7 October 2023

India ODI record in Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium

India have played 4 ODI matches at this venue. They have won two and lost two ODIs here.

India’s Highest Total at the venue: 330/6 in 50 overs vs West Indies in 2014
India’s Lowest Total at the venue: 112/10 in 38.2 overs vs Sri Lanka in 2017

New Zealand ODI record in Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium

New Zealand have played one ODI game here. They lost that game.

New Zealand’s Highest Total at the venue: 190/10 in 43.5 overs vs India in 2016
New Zealand’s Lowest Total at the venue: N/A

India vs New Zealand ODI Head-to-Head

Matches: 116
India Won: 58
New Zealand Won: 50
No Result: 7
Tied: 1
Highest Total For India: 392/4 in 50 overs in 2009
Lowest Total For India: 88/10 in 29.3 overs in 2010
Highest Total For New Zealand: 349/9 in 50 overs in 1999
Lowest Total For New Zealand: 79/10 in 23.1 overs in 2016

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 23000
Number of matches hosted: 1 Test, 7 ODIs, and 10 T20Is.

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium ODI Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 7
Home Team (India) Won: 2
Visiting Team Won: 2
Neutral Side Won: 3
No Result: 0
Match Tied: 0

Average 1st Innings Score: 203
Matches Won Batting 1st: 3
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 4
Highest Team Total: 364/9 by England vs Bangladesh in 2023
Lowest Team Total: 112/10 by India vs Sri Lanka in 2017
Highest Run Chase: 227/3 by England vs India in 2013

Highest Individual Score: 140 by Dawid Malan (England) vs Bangladesh in 2023
Best Bowling Figures: 4/13 by Suranga Lakmal (Sri Lanka) vs India in 2017
Most Runs: Virat Kohli (India) – 212 runs in 3 matches
Most Wickets: Shoriful Islam (Bangladesh) – 5 wickets in 2 matches
Most Sixes in ODIs at this venue: Suresh Raina (India) – 7 Sixes

Stats of India Players at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium

• Virat Kohli – 213 runs in 3 matches
• Ravindra Jadeja – 41 runs and 3 wickets in 2 matches
• Rohit Sharma – 20 runs in 3 matches
• Mohammed Shami – 3 wickets in 2 matches
• Jasprit Bumrah – 1 wicket in 2 matches

Stats of New Zealand Players at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium

• Tom Latham – 79 runs in 1 match
• James Neesham – 10 runs and 1 wicket in 1 match
• Ish Sodhi – 1 wicket in 1 match

Active Batters with most runs at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium

• Virat Kohli (India) – 212 runs in 3 matches
• Dawid Malan (England) – 140 runs in 1 match
• Joe Root (England) – 113 runs in 2 matches

Active bowlers with most wickets at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium

• Shoriful Islam (Bangladesh) – 5 wickets in 2 matches
• Hardik Pandya (India) – 4 wickets in 2 matches
• Mahedi Hasan (Bangladesh) – 4 wickets in 1 match