The second IPL match of the day is set to take place at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala, featuring Punjab Kings versus Lucknow Super Giants. This will be the first IPL 2025 match at this scenic venue, nestled among the Dhauladhar mountains, and a huge crowd is expected to fill the stadium to capacity. With both teams eyeing a spot in the playoffs, this clash promises to be even more thrilling. But before the action begins, let’s take a look at the pitch report and which team might have the upper hand.
Only 13 IPL matches have been played at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala so far. Of these, 8 matches were won by teams batting first, while only 5 teams have successfully chased targets. The average first innings score here is 184, whereas the second innings average drops to 156. These numbers indicate that the toss could play a crucial role. There’s a chance of dew later in the game, given the stadium’s mountainous surroundings. However, bowlers usually get some assistance from the pitch, making run chases more difficult.
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From a bowling perspective, pacers have claimed 73.55% of the wickets here, while spinners have taken 26.45%. The cool weather conditions favour fast bowlers. Spinners, on the other hand, don’t get much help from the surface and usually only take wickets when batters attempt aggressive shots. Interestingly, T20 International stats from this venue show a slightly different trend — pacers have taken 55.56% of the wickets, while spinners have accounted for 44.44%. In international T20s, chasing has also proven to be more effective.