Dharamshala (HPCA) Stadium pitch report, T20I match records, weather forecast for India vs Sri Lanka

The three-match T20I series between India and Sri Lanka is set to begin on February 24. The series. Dharamshala will host the second and third T20I of the three-match series. The venue will host the two matches on two consecutive days – February 26 & February 27.  Fans are curious to know the Dharamshala (HPCA) stadium pitch report.

The matches will be played at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala. The venue will have a 50% crowd capacity.

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, The venue for the second and third T20I has a crowd capacity of around 20,000.

Weather :

According to weather, Weather in Dharamshala will remain chilly with a 1% possibility of Precipitation. The temperature will be around 8°c throughout the evening. The speed of the Wind gusts is expected to be 11 km/h. Dew factor is likely to play a part, So the team winning the toss will be biased towards bowling first. The weather will remain clear. Good signs for a cricket fan as there is absolutely no rain expected.

Dharamshala (HPCA) stadium pitch report

Unlike other pitches in India, The pitch at Dharamshala is flat but at the same time hugely favors the fast-bowlers in Initial overs. The ground is situated at a high altitude, it helps fast bowlers get that extra swing. Batsmen can take advantage after spending some time at the crease as the ball travels more in the air because of the high altitude.

T20I Records :

Total International T20 matches at the venue – 8

Highest total – 200 runs – South Africa vs India

First T20 match – 02/10/2015

Last T20 Match – 18/03/2016

Average Runs per Wicket – 22.45

Average Runs per Over – 8.18

The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association is fully prepared for hosting the all-important two games. The hotel staff has started their quarantine.

The association is focusing to ensure safety standards to the fullest with the bio-bubble. Players will be picked up in special buses from the airport. Making the risks minimal.

India’s squad for T20I series against Sri Lanka: Rohit (C), Ruturaj, Ishan (WK), Surya, Shreyas Iyer, Venkatesh, Deepak Chahar, Bumrah (VC), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Harshal, Siraj, Samson (WK), Ravi Jadeja, Chahal, Bishnoi, Kuldeep, Avesh.

Sri Lanka’s tour of India schedule :

1. India vs Sri Lanka – 1st T20I – February 24 – Lucknow

2. India vs Sri Lanka – 2nd T20I – February 26 – Dharamsala

3. India vs Sri Lanka – 3rd T20I – February 27 – Dharamsala

4. India vs Sri Lanka – 1st Test – March 4-8 – Mohali

5. India vs Sri Lanka – 2nd Test (D/N) – March 12-16 – Bengaluru