BAN vs AFG ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium Dharamsala Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

Afghanistan will meet Bangladesh in their respective opening game of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Saturday. The game will be played at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala at 10:30 AM IST.

Bangladesh looked good in the warm-up matches as they gave a tough fight to the mighty England and defeated Sri Lanka as well. The Bangla Tigers will be looking to make a winning start to their World Cup campaign with a win over the fellow Asian team.

On the other hand, Afghanistan also displayed their prowess by defeating Sri Lanka in their warm-up game with the utmost ease. They will look to build some momentum on the back of their performance in the warm-up fixture to cause a few upsets in the mega event.

Here are the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, and Average Score ahead of the World Cup clash between Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium Pitch Report

It is a fantastic wicket to bat on and the batters will enjoy their time in the middle. The ball will come to the bat with some pace and bounce. However, the pacers will get some bounce off the surface and they are also likely to get some swing in the air alongside the seam movement with the new ball.

Last Three Results at the Venue:

• India (112/10 in 38.2 overs) lost to Sri Lanka (114/3 in 20.4 overs) by 7 wickets – 10 December 2017
• New Zealand (190/10 in 43.5 overs) lost to India (194/4 in 33.1 overs) by 6 wickets – 16 October 2016
• India (330/6 in 50 overs) defeated West Indies (271/10 in 48.1 overs) by 59 runs – 17 October 2014

Bangladesh ODI record in Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium

Bangladesh have not played any one-day game at this venue.

Bangladesh’s Highest Total at the venue: N/A
Bangladesh’s Lowest Total at the venue: N/A

Afghanistan ODI record in Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium

Afghanistan are yet to play any match at this venue.

Afghanistan’s Highest Total at the venue: N/A
Afghanistan’s Lowest Total at the venue: N/A

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan ODI Head-to-Head

Matches: 15
Bangladesh Won: 9
Afghanistan Won: 6
No Result: 0
Tied: 0
Highest Total For Bangladesh: 334/5 in 50 overs in 2023
Lowest Total For Bangladesh: 119/10 in 42.1 overs in 2018
Highest Total For Afghanistan: 331/9 in 50 overs in 2023
Lowest Total For Afghanistan: 126/10 in 45.2 overs in 2023

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 23000
Number of matches hosted: 1 Test, 4 ODIs, and 10 T20Is

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium ODI Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 4
Home Team (India) Won: 2
Visiting Team Won: 2
Neutral Side Won: 0
No Result: 0
Match Tied: 0

Average 1st Innings Score: 172
Matches Won Batting 1st: 1
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 3
Highest Team Total: 330/6 by India vs West Indies in 2014
Lowest Team Total: 112/10 by India vs Sri Lanka in 2017
Highest Run Chase: 227/3 by England vs India in 2013

Highest Individual Score: 127 by Virat Kohli (India) vs West Indies in 2014
Best Bowling Figures: 4/13 by Suranga Lakmal (Sri Lanka) vs India in 2017
Most Runs: Virat Kohli (India) – 212 runs in 3 matches
Most Wickets: Hardik Pandya (India) – 4 wickets in 2 matches
Most Sixes in ODIs at this venue: Suresh Raina (India) – 7 Sixes