IND vs SA, 3rd T20I: Dharamsala pitch report, stats and records from HPCA International Stadium

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IND vs SA, 3rd T20I: Dharamsala pitch report, stats and records from HPCA International Stadium

The five-match T20I series, now leveled at 1-1 after South Africa’s decisive victory at Mullanpurmoves to the picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamshala for the 3rd T20I. This high altitude location, known for its magnificent backdrop of the Dhauladhar Mountains, offers a very different challenge to the flat slopes of the north. India will look to their bowlers, especially the pacers like Jasprit Bumrahto exploit the conditions, while South Africa’s rapid attack, led by Anrich Nortjeis perfectly suited to the extra bounce and reach of the field offerings. The series is well balanced, making this mountain clash a deciding factor.

HPCA stadium presentation report

The HPCA Stadium pitch is traditionally a sporting surface, providing good competition between bat and ball. The high altitude allows the ball to move faster and provides extra bounce and carry, which is a boon for true fast bowlers if they hit the deck hard. Batters, in turn, can rely on the true bounce to play their shots fluidly once they negotiate the initial new-ball spell, resulting in a run-filled middle and a lethal stretch. Although the overall T20I average is lower, recent results, especially in the IPL, indicate the potential for high-scoring games with successful totals above 200 possible. The presence of heavy dew in the second heat is the most important factor, making the surface smoother and favoring the chasing side.

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