Located in the lap of mountains, HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala is a picturesque international cricket stadium. With a hosting capacity of 23,000, this stadium has witnessed many international matches. HPCA Stadium is operated by Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA).
Quick Info
Learn about the capacity, home team, and other important information about HPCA Stadium.
| Known as | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium |
| Established in | 2003 |
| Association Name | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association |
| Capacity | 23,000 |
| Home Team | Indian National Team, Punjab Kings, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Team |
| Ends | River End and College End |
| Boundary Size | 63 m on average for straight boundaries |
| Time Zone | UTC/GMT +5:30 hours |
| Location | https://goo.gl/maps/bzoHRHzAdfA4AeUd9 |
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Venue History
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium is recommended by NCA (National Cricket Academy) to host the international matches.
- The first match was a warm-up match played between Pakistan and India in 2005.
- The first ODI was played between England and India in 2013.
- Asian Cricket Council set up their Centre of Excellence in 2015.
Unique Features of HPCA Stadium
Some of the unique features of HPCA Stadium are
- Winds flowing through small stands provide assistance to the fast bowlers.
- Ryegrass has been used for the first time here in India.
- The architecture of the stadium is inspired by Tibetan culture.
Himachal Pradesh Association Stadium in the History of Cricket
- Steve Smith is the only player to have scored a century in a test match in this stadium.
- Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are the only Indian players to score a century in an international match at HPCA stadium.
- Nathan Lyon is the only player to take 5 wickets in an innings at HPCA Stadium.
ICC World Cup 2023 Matches in HPCA Stadium
Here is the information about the scheduled World Cup 2023 matches in HPCA Stadium.
| Date | Day | Matches | Venue | Timings (IST) |
| 7 October 2023 | Saturday | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala | 10:30 AM |
| 10 October 2023 | Tuesday | England vs Bangladesh | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala | 2:00 PM |
| 17 October 2023 | Tuesday | South Africa vs Netherlands | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala | 2:00 PM |
| 22 October 2023 | Sunday | India vs New Zealand | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala | 2:00 PM |
| 28 October 2023 | Saturday | Australia vs New Zealand | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala | 10:30 AM |
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ICC World Cup Tickets
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala will host five thrilling matches of the ICC World Cup 2023 tournament. Here are some details for the tickets:
- Ticket Prices: 1000 to 15,000 ( it may vary; depending upon the match)
- Ticket Categories:
- North East Stand: 1200 approx.
- South East Stand: 1200 approx.
- East Stand: 6000 approx.
- West Stand: 6000 approx.
- South West Stand: 10,000 approx.
- VIP Box: 15,000 approx.
- Platforms for Purchasing Tickets: Bookmyshow, Paytm Insider, ICC official website, and Ticket counter at the stadium
How to Book ICC World Cup 2023 Tickets for Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium
You can book the tickets online by following these steps:
Step 1: Open the Book My Show app or go to the website. Register yourself on the app.
Step 2: Click on the cricket matches or ICC World Cup 2023 option.
Step 3: You will see the list of all the matches for the tournament on the screen.
Step 4: There are sorting options according to the venues, matches, and teams.
Step 5: Select the match you want to book tickets for and the number of tickets.
Step 6: Select the category of the ticket like stands, or VIP boxes, etc. and click the “Book” button.
Cricket Statistics of Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium
Read about the various statistics associated with HPCA Stadium. We have covered the statistics of ODI, Test, and T20 matches held over the years.
Test Matches
| Total matches | 1 |
| Matches won bowling first | 1 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 300 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 332 |
| Average 3rd Inns scores | 137 |
| Average 4th Inns scores | 106 |
| Highest total recorded | 332/10 (118.1 Ov) by IND vs AUS |
| Lowest total recorded | 137/10 (53.5 Ov) by AUS vs IND |
ODI Matches
| Total matches | 4 |
| Matches won batting first | 1 |
| Matches won bowling first | 3 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 214 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 201 |
| Highest total recorded | 330/6 (50 Ov) by IND vs WI |
| Lowest total recorded | 112/10 (38.2 Ov) by IND vs SL |
| Highest score chased | 227/3 (47.2 Ov) by ENG vs IND |
| Lowest score defended | 330/6 (50 Ov) by IND vs WI |
T20 Matches
| Total matches | 11 |
| Matches won batting first | 4 |
| Matches won bowling first | 6 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 137 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 128 |
| Highest total recorded | 200/3 (19.4 Ov) by RSA vs IND |
| Highest score chased | 200/3 (19.4 Ov) by RSA vs IND |
| Lowest score defended | 59/5 (6 Ov) by NED vs IRE |
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| Ahmedabad | Narendra Modi Stadium | Hotels in Ahmedabad |
| Bengaluru | M Chinnaswamy Stadium | Hotels in Bengaluru |
| Chennai | MA Chidambaram Stadium | Hotels in Chennai |
| Delhi | Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium | Hotels in Delhi |
| Lucknow | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium | Hotels in Lucknow |
| Hyderabad | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium | Hotels in Hyderabad |
| Pune | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium | Hotels in Pune |
| Kolkata | Eden Gardens | Hotels in Kolkata |
| Mumbai | Wankhede Stadium | Hotels in Mumbai |
FAQs
Q. Is HPCA Stadium a bowling or batting pitch?
A. HPCA Stadium pitch is ideal for the batsmen but it also helps fast bowlers at the start of the innings.
Q. What is the seating capacity of HPCA Stadium?
A. The seating capacity of HPCA Stadium is 23,000.
Q. What is the highest score in HPCA Stadium chase?
A. The highest score that has been chased in HPCA Stadium is ODI- 227/3 (47.2 Ov) by ENG vs IND and in T20- 200/3 (19.4 Ov) by RSA vs IND.
Q. Which is the biggest stadium in India?
A. Currently, Narendra Modi Stadium is the biggest cricket stadium in India.
Q. Who is the best bowler in HPCA Stadium?
A. Indian player Piyush Chawla holds the record for the most wickets taken at this stadium with 13 wickets.
Q. What is the lowest total in HPCA Stadium?
A. The lowest total recorded is Test- 137/10 (53.5 Ov) by AUS vs IND. In ODI -112/10 (38.2 Ov) by IND vs SL, and in T20 – 59/5 (6 Ov) by NED vs IRE.
Q. What is the highest score in T20 history?
A. Afghanistan recorded the highest score in T20 when they totalled 278/3 against Ireland in February 2019.
Q. Who is the best batsman at HPCA Stadium in IPL?
A. Shaun Marsh scored the most runs at HPCA Stadium with 334 runs.
Q. Where is the smallest stadium in India?
A. Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is the smallest International cricket stadium in India. The straight boundary is 60 meters and the square boundary is 56 meters.
This post was last modified on 03-Apr-2024