Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Cricket stadium in Dharamshala, India
The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium is a cricket ground in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, at 1,457 m above sea level, with snow-capped Himalayan peaks behind the stands. Its pavilion has a red roof with three domed cupolas topped by gold finials, dark glass on the upper tier and yellow and orange side walls; a sign reads "HPCA" above "Welcome To". Yellow and teal seats fill the tiered stands.
The ground was chosen for Dharamshala after a planned international stadium at Annadale in Shimla was rejected by the Army. Pakistan became the first international team to play here, a warm-up against India A in 2005. India and England contested the first ODI on 27 January 2013, and the first Test, against Australia on 25–29 March 2017, ended in an Indian win.
The ground is the home of the Himachal Pradesh men's and women's teams and the headquarters of the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association, which gives the venue its name. Dharamshala itself is known for the Dalai Lama's residence, and the town's Tibetan community shapes the surroundings visitors pass through on the way to matches.
The ground lies at 1,457 m above sea level, and Kangra Airport, about 8 km away, is reached over hilly terrain. Rain and snow in winter can disrupt regular matches, so check conditions before travelling. The pavilion carries an "HPCA" sign above the words "Welcome To".
The ground sits at 1,457 m, and this altitude gives the venue a reputation for six hitting; Adam Gilchrist struck the first IPL century here in 2011, an innings that included a 122 m six off Charl Langeveldt. The pavilion carries an "HPCA" sign above the words "Welcome To".
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