PBKS vs DC: Indian IPL matches return to Dharamshala after 10 years, IPL Records

PBKS vs DC, Dharamshala Stadium: 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.

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Nine IPL games were played in Dharamshala

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