IPL 2024 – Match 53: PBKS vs CSK Pitch Report of Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium With Stats and Records

In tomorrow’s IPL 2024 fixture, Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match No. 53 at the magnificent HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala.

Sam Curran’s team faced Ruturaj Gaikwad’s side in their previous match in Chennai, where the Kings secured a victory by 7 wickets. Currently, PBKS holds the 7th position on the points table.

Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings sits in 5th place. CSK will aim to regain their winning momentum and strengthen their position for the playoffs.

With this much-anticipated match on the horizon, let’s take a look at how Dharamshala’s pitch is expected to behave throughout the game.

PBKS vs CSK: HPCA Dharamshala Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The HPCA Stadium is known for its batting-friendly track and offers some bounce, which aids the fast bowlers. Traditionally, it has been a high-scoring venue. Situated above sea level, the pitch is likely to provide swing for the new ball, benefiting the pace bowlers.

In the ODI World Cup of the preceding year, the presence of quality batting wickets was also noted. 

However, spinners find little assistance here as the pitch offers no significant turn. Therefore, both captains may prefer to bat first after winning the toss.

HPCA Dharamshala Stadium Stats in the IPL

• Total Matches: 11
• Batting 1st Won: 06
• Batting 2nd Won: 05
• Highest Total: 232/2 by PBKS vs RCB in 2011.
• Highest Total Chased: 195/4 in 19.4 overs by Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings in 2010

PBKS Record at the Stadium

• Matches Played: 11
• Won: 5
• Lost: 6
• Won Batting First: 4
• Won Chasing: 1

CSK Record at the Stadium

• Matches Played: 2
• Won: 1
• Lost: 1
• Won Batting First: 0
• Won Chasing: 1

CSK vs PBKS Key Stats

• Punjab Kings have emerged victorious in their last five encounters against CSK, with their most recent win occurring in Chennai on May 1st.
• Former CSK vice-captain, Suresh Raina, has scored 713 runs against PBKS, which is the most by any CSK batsman.
• CSK have won one out of the two matches played against the Punjab Kings at this venue, in which a clutch moment came in the last over by their former Captain, MS Dhoni.