ICC World Cup 2023, BAN vs AFG: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala Pitch Report, Ground Stats, and ODI Records
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala is suitable for the chase as majority of matches won by side batting second
The 3rd match of the ICC World Cup 2023 will be played between Bangladesh and Afghanistan on Saturday, October 7 at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala.
Both Bangladesh and Afghanistan have played warm-up matches ahead of the ICC World Cup 2023, which must have allowed their players ample match practice on Indian soil as they aim to start the tournament with a win.
However, before heading into the tournament, let’s take a look at the pitch report of Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala:
BAN vs AFG: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala Pitch Report
While a total of nine pitches are available at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala, reports suggest that the Bangladesh versus Afghanistan match might take place on the Black soil pitch.
Here it is worth noting that Black soil pitches tend to favour fast bowlers during the early innings, providing them with an excellent chance to take wickets due to the bounce they offer, which can trouble batters. Taking a look at the venue’s recent track record, teams that have chased down targets have had a higher success rate compared to those who set targets.
BAN vs AFG: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala Pitch Stats, and Ground Records
Total matches | 4 |
Matches won batting first | 1 |
Matches won bowling first | 3 |
Average 1st Inns scores | 214 |
Average 2nd Inns scores | 201 |
Highest total recorded | 330/6 (50 Ov) by IND vs WI |
Lowest total recorded | 112/10 (38.2 Ov) by IND vs SL |
Highest score chased | 227/3 (47.2 Ov) by ENG vs IND |
Lowest score defended | 330/6 (50 Ov) by IND vs WI |