About | Details |
Also known as | HPCA Stadium |
Established | 2003 |
Capacity | 21,200 |
End Names | River End, College End |
Flood Lights | Yes |
Home Teams | Himachal Pradesh, India |
Pitch | Hybrid |
The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala is one of the most picturesque cricket grounds in the world. Located in the hill station against the backdrop of the snow-covered mountains, the stadium offers a view that changes with the seasons.
Before Dharamshala was chosen, there were plans to build an international stadium in Shimla at Annadale. However, since Annadale is part of an Army cantonment and an important base for ARTRAC Shimla, the proposal could not move forward. The project then shifted to Dharamshala, where the HPCA built a modern stadium with a unique mountain view, colourful stands and facilities such as corporate boxes and a well-designed pavilion.
Over the years, the HPCA Stadium has hosted Ranji Trophy matches, IPL fixtures for Punjab Kings and a number of international games. Fans seated in the stands enjoy cricket with a view of the surrounding valleys and peaks. The stadium has become a favourite for both players and spectators visiting Himachal Pradesh with its combination of world-class cricket facilities and a backdrop of natural beauty.
Dharamshala Stadium Test Records and Stats
In 2024, India scored 477 runs here in an innings of a Test match against England. This is the highest innings total recorded at the Dharamshala Stadium so far. On the other hand, Australia registered the lowest innings score at this stadium. India bowled them all-out for just 137 runs in 2017.
Australia batter Steve Smith has scored 128 runs after playing only one match at this stadium. He holds the record of the most Test runs here. Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin Broad has the most Test wickets by a bowler at this venue as he claimed 13 scalps in two matches he played here during his career.
Smith scored 111 runs in an innings of a Test match against India in 2017, which is the highest individual score here. India left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav bagged the figures of 5/72 versus England in 2024, which are currently the best at this ground in Test cricket.
Dharamshala Stadium ODI Records and Stats
Australia recorded the highest score of 388/10 here in ODIs when they faced New Zealand in the 2023 World Cup. India got all-out for just 112 runs in an ODI match against Sri Lanka at the Dharamshala Stadium in 2017, which is the lowest score at this venue in the 50-over format.
India batter Virat Kohli has scored 307 runs in four ODI games at this stadium, which is the most by any player here. Mohammad Shami has picked up eight wickets in three ODIs he has played at this ground, topping the wicket-taking charts.
Dawid Malan scored 140 runs here against Bangladesh in the 2023 World Cup match, which is the highest individual score at this venue. Shami grabbed a five-for in the 2023 World Cup against New Zealand at this stadium. His figures of 5/54 is currently the best by a bowler here in ODIs.
Dharamshala Stadium T20I Records and Stats
South Africa scored 200/3 against India in 2015, which is the highest T20I total at this venue. Australia recorded the lowest T20I score at the Dharamshala Stadium in 2014 against New Zealand when they could only manage 134 runs in their 20 overs.
Former Bangladesh batter Tamim Iqbal scored 233 runs in three T20Is here, holding the record of most runs scored by a player at this venue. Netherlands’ Paul van Meekeren collected six wickets in three T20Is at this ground, which is the most by a bowler here.
Veteran India batter Rohit Sharma smacked 106 runs off 66 deliveries against South Africa in 2015. He is sitting on the top of the list for the highest individual T20I score at this stadium. Van Meekeren took four wickets and conceded 11 runs in his spell versus Ireland in a T20I in 2016 and these figures are the best by a bowler at this ground.
How to Reach Dharamshala Stadium?
The stadium is well-connected and easily accessible:
📍 Address: HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh 176215, India
Nearest Bus Station: Dharamshala Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT)
Nearest Railway Station: Kangra Mandir Railway Station; Pathankot Railway Station
Nearest Airport: Kangra Airport (Gaggal Airport)
