Punjab Kings (PBKS) are set to play their last two home matches at the HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala. PBKS, headed by Shikhar DhawanDharamshala hosting its first time, still in winning position IPL The game dates from 2013 and it creates an uncharted territory for both the sides playing on May 17. Punjab Kings are set to face Delhi Capitals in their last league game. Before all the action begins, here’s all you need to know about the venue of the match – HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala.
Pitch Report – PBKS vs DC
The conditions at this venue dictate a lot and with some weather expected around the corner, the new ball is likely to swing for the pacers. Batsmen are expected to toil hard to score runs and bowlers are expected to enjoy bowling at this venue.
Will the toss matter?
This is the first IPL game at this venue since 2013 and none of the teams have any idea how the pitch will play. Fast bowlers will get some swing and in such a situation the team winning the toss will have the advantage.
HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala – number game
Basic T20 Stats
- Total Matches: 11
- Matches won batting first: 4
- Matches won bowling first: 6
average t20 stats
- Average 1st innings score: 137
- Average second innings score: 128
Score statistics for T20 matches
- Highest Total Recorded – 200/3 (19.4 overs) SA vs IND
- Highest Score Chasing – 200/3 (19.4 overs) by SA vs IND
full squad
Delhi Capitals Squad: David Warner (c), Philip Salt (w), Mitchell Marsh, Riley Rossouw, Aman Hakim Khan, Akshar Patel, Pravin Dubey, Kuldeep Yadav, Ishant Sharma, khalil ahmedMukesh Kumar, Manish PandeyRipple Patel, Lalit Yadav, Chetan Sakaria, Abhishek Porel, Sarfaraz Khan, lungi ngidi, Mustafizur RahmanEnrich Nortje, Rovman Powell, Priyam Garg, Prithvi ShawYash Dhull, Vicky Ostwal
Punjab Kings Team: Prabhsimran Singh, Shikhar Dhawan (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (w), Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Shah Rukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Rishi Dhawan, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Atharva Tayde, Matthew Short, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Mohit Rathi, Bhanuka Rajapakse, Baltej Singh, Kagiso RabadaVidhavath Kaverappa, Gurnoor Brar, Shivam Singh