Have you ever imagined what it would be like to watch a cricket match sitting amidst the mountains? What would it feel like when you’re surrounded by mountains and hills, and right there in the middle is a stadium where you’re watching a match?
Here we are talking about the HPCA Stadium based in Dharamshala which was started in 2010 and since then, the venue has been serving as the second home-ground for Punjab Kings. Known for its bowling friendly nature, HPCA stadium has organised a total of 14 IPL matches so far, and the first match of IPL was played between Punjab Kings and Deccan Chargers in 2010.
Here we will see the highest scores and overall records of HPCA in IPL, ahead of the upcoming PBKS vs DC IPL 2025.
HPCA Stadium: Overall Records in IPL
As of now, The HPCA stadium has hosted a total of 14 matches of IPL, where the team that decides to bat first has the upper hand. The stadium is suited for bowlers, especially for pacers. It will offer a flat and decent bounce, which helps pacers to emerge wicktes. However, the pitch will also support batters to set high scores but they need to understand the pitch’s behaviour.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City | Dharamsala |
| Country | India |
| First Match | 16/04/2010 |
| Last T20 Match | 04/05/2025 |
| Matches Played | 14 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 9 (64.29%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 5 (35.71%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 6 (42.86%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 8 (57.14%) |
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) |
| Highest Individual Innings | 106 – A C Gilchrist (Punjab Kings) vs RCB on 17/05/2011 |
| Best Bowling | 4/9 – A Mishra (Deccan Chargers) vs Punjab Kings on 21/05/2011 |
| Highest Team Innings | 241/7 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings on 09/05/2024 |
| Lowest Team Innings | 116 – Punjab Kings vs Deccan Chargers on 21/05/2011 |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 178/5 – Deccan Chargers vs Punjab Kings on 16/04/2010 |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 28.02 |
| Average Runs per Over | 8.89 |
| Average Score Batting First | 187.50 |
HPCA Highest Team Score
Royal Challengers Bengaluru holds the top highest team score at HPCA stadium, where Punjab Kings won the toss and decided to bowl first. While batting first, RCB broke the record of highest team score and named themself by scoring 241/7. In that match, Virat Kohli played an impressive innings where he scored a total of 92 runs in just 47 balls. However, Rajat Patidar also contributed with his quick-fire of 55 off 23 balls.
| Record | Score | Team | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏏 Highest Team Innings | 241/7 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Punjab Kings | 09/05/2024 |
HPCA Highest Individual Run Scorer in a match
The Australian left-hand batsman Adam Gilchrist holds the highest individual run scorer who smashed an impressive 106 off 55 balls. The time was in 2011, when Punjab Kings was playing against RCB and decided to bat first. With the impressive batting of Adam, Shaun Marsh (79 off 49), Punjab Kings set an unbeatable score of 232 and clinched the battle with a huge margin of 111 runs.
| Record | Runs | Player | Team | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏅 Highest Individual Innings | 106 | Adam Gilchrist | Punjab Kings | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 17/05/2011 |
HPCA Highest Run Scorers: Overall in IPL
- The Australian left-hand batsman Shaun Marsh holds the highest individual run scorer who played a total of 7 innings at HPCA and scored a total of 334 runs with the highest of 88.
- After Shaun Marsh, again the Australian player Adam Gilchrist comes in 2nd number who scored a total of 295 runs with the highest of 106.
Below, we have mentioned all the names of highest run scorers, let’s have a look!
| Batter | Innings | Runs | Avg | SR | High Score | 100/50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun Marsh | 7 | 334 | 66.80 | 142.73 | 88* | 0/3 |
| Adam Gilchrist | 8 | 295 | 42.14 | 149.74 | 106 | 1/2 |
| Mahela Jayawardene | 4 | 161 | 53.66 | 131.96 | 93* | 0/1 |
| David Warner | 4 | 154 | 38.50 | 146.66 | 79 | 0/1 |
| Rilee Rossouw | 3 | 143 | 71.50 | 213.43 | 82* | 0/2 |
Punjab Kings at HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala
| Team | Venue | Total Matches | Wins 🟢 | Losses 🔴 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab Kings | HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala | 14 | 6 | 8 |
In conclusion, Punjab Kings seem weak at their home ground, HPCA stadium. Since 2010, the team has been playing at this venue, and as of now, they have played a total of 14 IPL matches, in which 6 was secured and rest was lost. Looking at the current performance of PBKS, the team seem strong and are currently ranking in 2nd place on the points table, can shine again at their home ground.
