IPL 2024 – Match 58: PBKS vs RCB Pitch Report of Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium With Stats and Records

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Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala is gearing up to host the clash between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in match 57 of IPL 2024.

Both teams are currently tied with 8 points, having won 4 games and lost 7 in the tournament.

Despite a challenging start to the season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have managed to turn things around. With three consecutive wins under their belt, they have regained their winning momentum, elevating them to the seventh position on the points table.

In contrast, Punjab Kings will be entering the match with dwindling confidence following a surprising batting collapse against Chennai Super Kings. While their bowlers put up an impressive performance, their batting unit faltered, showcasing both their best and worst against CSK.

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.

Teams batting first have generally found more success at this venue in the IPL, although the difference is not significant. Following CSK’s strategy in the last game, where they opted to bat first and went on to win, it is expected that both captains will prefer to bat first after winning the toss.

HPCA Dharamshala Stadium Stats in the IPL

• Total Matches: 12
• Batting 1st Won: 07
• 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: 12
• Won: 5
• Lost: 7
• Won Batting First: 4
• Won Chasing: 1

RCB Record at the Stadium

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

RCB vs PBKS Key Stats

• RCB and PBKS will face off against each other at the Dharamshala Stadium after 13 years, the last time PBKS won that match by 111 runs.
• Both teams have played a total of 32 games, with each team winning 16 games.
• Virat Kohli is the top run-getter for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru with 938 runs against PBKS.