Dharamshala all set for Chilling test Cricket; Sale of Tickets begin

Dharamshala, March 9, 2017: Australian and Indian cricket teams are engaged these days in the 4 test cricket series in India . The series is already way down with both the teams on balanced, winning a tests each. The third test will start at JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi on 16 March . No matter which team wins , loose here or the match ends with no result, entire focus shall going to be shifted on the fourth and last match being played at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh from March 25- March 29. It shall be a decisive test of the current series.
The geography of the area indicates that this only high altitude pitch of India, will slightly favors Australia as it resembles the Australian climate. The climate here is cold which favors quick bowlers during the start and the closing hours of the daily play, because of the over shadow of the snow laden Dhauladhar ranges ,which are still experiencing the heavy snowfall. Many multi days duration first class matches staged here so far, are the proof of the local cool/cold conditions, which dominates the early and late hours of the play.
The previous results of the HPCA pitch indicates that here pitch always helps the quick bowlers, where as the spinners being benefited during the mid days play. The pitch normally does not break here and the ball comes to normal bounce which also favors the technical batting.
As it is the first ever test match being played here, is also the real test of this high altitude pitch shall be on the stake.
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association’s HPCA Stadium, is a picturesque cricket stadium located in the city of Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh, India. The town of Dharamshala is best known internationally as the home of the Dalai Lama of Tibet.
The stadium served as the home ground for the Himachal Pradesh cricket team for Ranji Trophy matches and other domestic matches. The stadium also hosted some IPL matches as a home stadium for Kings XI Punjab and become popular worldwide.
The picturesque venue is unique in India as it is situated at an altitude of 1,457 m above the sea level and has the snow-capped Himalayan mountains (Dhauladhar Ranges)in the background. Stadium in Dharamshala, has a capacity of 23,000 plus. Another impressive feature is its openness and small-sized stands, which allow for winds to sweep across, giving fast bowlers assistance in the air. The venue is the first in India to use winter rye grass scattered around the outfield, which prevents the grass from dying when temperatures fall below 10 degrees.
Dav Whatmore, the former Director of the National Cricket Academy in India had recommended during his tenure that the stadium is suitable for hosting international cricket matches. The first international team who played in this ground was the Pakistani cricket team, when they played a warm-up match against an India A side in 2005.
The first ODI at this stadium was played between India and England on 27 January 2013. England won the match by 7 wickets. The first Test at this stadium will be played between India and Australia from 25–29 March 2017.
Impotent Matches played here
First ODI India v England - Jan 27, 2013
Last ODI India v New Zealand - Oct 16, 2016
First T20I India v South Africa - Oct 2, 2015
Last T20I Australia v New Zealand - Mar 18, 2016
The sale of Tickets have already been started. Being sold by Kyazoonga has a seasonal value of INR 200, 250,1000 and 1500.
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