After a 10-year absence, the Indian Premier League is set to return to the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Although Himachal does not have its own IPL franchise, the neighboring state’s Punjab Kings used the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium as one of their home grounds for four seasons in a row between 2010 and 2013.
The return of the Kings to this picturesque stadium brings back several fond memories of the nine IPL games played here back in the day. While PBKS has won five and lost four matches at this venue, opponents Delhi Capitals have won once and lost twice.
With the IPL 2023 league stage nearing its conclusion, pitches have begun to turn slower than usual. In such a case, Dharamsala’s pitch could provide the competition with a much-needed breath of fresh air.
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Dharamshala Stadium IPL Records
When it comes to the world’s most important T20 league (IPL), Warner (108), Dhawan (95), Rohit Sharma (93), Mahendra Singh Dhoni (60), and David Miller (50) have been the best batters at this venue among active cricketers.
Among active players, Chawla (13), Sandeep Sharma (5), Mishra (4), and Umesh Yadav (3) have taken the most IPL wickets at this venue.
Highest T20 Innings Totals at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala
| Score | Overs | Team | Opposition | Year |
| 232/2 | 20 | Kings XI Punjab | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2011 |
| 200/3 | 19.4 | South Africa | India | 2015 |
| 199/5 | 20 | India | South Africa | 2015 |
| 198/2 | 20 | Deccan Chargers | Kings XI Punjab | 2011 |
| 195/4 | 19.4 | Chennai Super Kings | Kings XI Punjab | 2010 |
