HPCA Stadium Pitch Report, PBKS vs DC: Punjab Kings (PBKS) will host Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 64th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2023 (IPL 2023) season. The match is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 17, at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala, where the IPL is returning after a long wait of 10 years due to a legal battle between the government and HPCA. David Warner and the Capitals are already out of the playoff qualification race, but a win could help them not finish last this season. On the other hand, Shikhar Dhawan and the Kings are still in contention to make the playoffs but need to win their next two games. Follow IPL 2023 LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN
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HPCA Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala was re-laid in 2022 but was recently redone again, due to which the 3rd test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy was rescheduled. This means that the IPL games that will be played here will be on a brand-new surface with little to no information regarding how the pitch will play.
Historically, the pitch at the HPCA Stadium is not known to be a batting-friendly one. It generally favours the fast bowlers and provides good pace and bounce. Due to the difficulties faced by batters, the games usually end up being low-scoring.
A total of nine matches have been played here in IPL history, with the side batting first having won five and the chasing side emerging victorious on four occasions.
The average first innings score here is 176 runs, a score that shows the balanced nature of the pitch as it provides ample assistance to batters and bowlers alike. While, the average first-innings total is 176, the average winning score here is 191.
Punjab Kings hold the records for the highest and lowest totals at the HPCA Stadium. The highest score made here is 232 against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2011. Conversely, the lowest total recorded here is 116 against the Deccan Chargers in 2011.
Considering the stadium’s history and characteristics, the team that wins the toss is likely to opt to bat first. With both teams hungry for a win, we can expect a cracking encounter.
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