Kumud Sharma, Diary Times, Dharamshala, March 07: The 25th international cricket match is going to be played at the International Cricket Stadium, Dharamshala from 7 to 11 March. After the start of Ranji matches at the International Cricket Stadium Dharamshala in the year 2003 Then almost ten years, the International Cricket Stadium Dharamshala got the opportunity to host the first international match in the year 2013. On 27 January 2013, a one-day match between India and England was played at the International Cricket Stadium, Dharamshala. Till now the International Cricket Stadium Dharamshala has hosted 24 international matches. The hosting of 24 international matches includes 14 T20 matches, nine ODIs and one Test match.
The Indian cricket team has played five ODIs, five T20 matches and one Test match at the International Cricket Stadium Dharamshala. Out of the five T20 matches, two T20 matches were washed out due to rain. The remaining 9 T-20 matches have been played between other countries.
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HPCA Secretary Avnish Parmar told Diary Times correspondent Kumud Sharma that so far 24 international matches including T-20, ODI and Test matches have been played at the International Cricket Stadium Dharamshala. These also include a test match between India and Australia. Whereas the second test match is going to be played between India and England from 7 to 11 March. Avnish Parmar said that nine IPL matches have also been played in the International Cricket Stadium Dharamshala from 2010 to 2013.
When did the test matches take place in International Cricket Stadium Dharamshala?
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25 March 2017 India vs Australia
One Day Match at International Cricket Stadium Dharamshala –
27 January 2013 India vs England
17 October 2014 India vs West Indies
16 October 2016 India vs New Zealand
10 December 2017 India vs Sri Lanka
ODI World Cup matches at International Cricket Stadium Dharamshala –
7 October 2023 Bangladesh vs Afghanistan
10 October 2023 Bangladesh vs England
17 October 2023 South Africa vs Netherlands
22 October 2023 India vs New Zealand
28 October 2023 New Zealand vs Australia
T-20 matches at International Cricket Stadium Dharamshala –
2 October 2015 India vs South Africa
9 March 2016 Bangladesh vs Netherlands (T-20 World Cup)
9 March 2016 Ireland vs Oman (T-20 World Cup)
11 March 2016 Bangladesh vs Ireland (T-20 World Cup)
11 March 2016 Netherlands vs Oman (T-20 World Cup)
13 March 2016 Bangladesh vs Oman (T-20 World Cup)
13 March 2016 Ireland vs Netherlands (T-20 World Cup)
18 March 2016 Australia vs New Zealand (T-20 World Cup)
15 September 2019 India vs South Africa (match cancelled)
12 March 2020 India vs South Africa (match cancelled)
26 February 2022 India vs Sri Lanka
27 February 2022 India vs Sri Lanka
Women’s (T-20 World Cup) matches at International Cricket Stadium Dharamshala –
22 March 2016 India vs England
24 March 2016 England vs West Indies
Indian cricket team will enter with the intention of scoring four wins –
On the other hand, amidst the possibility of heavy rain, the final match of the five-match Test series between the cricket teams of India and England will start on Thursday at the International Cricket Stadium, Dharamshala. While on one hand the Indian cricket team is going to try to win the match, on the other hand the English cricket team is going to try hard to win the final test match.
Before the fifth Test match, HPCA will perform Kanya Puja at the International Cricket Stadium Dharamshala and pray to the rain god Lord Indrunag for clear weather. The toss for the fifth test match will take place at 9 am, while the first ball of the fifth test match will be bowled at 9.30 am. The Indian cricket team has already won the series by winning three matches. International Cricket Stadium Dharamshala has a seating capacity of 22 thousand spectators. It is also being told that three-fourth of the tickets for the fifth test match have been sold. In view of the security arrangements in the fifth Test match, about 600 police officers and soldiers have been deployed. 600 police officers and soldiers will handle security arrangements inside and outside the International Cricket Stadium Dharamshala. Apart from this, the International Cricket Stadium Dharamshala will also be monitored through dog squad and drone cameras.
Joel Wilson and Rod Tucker will be the field umpires of the fifth test match –
Joel Wilson and Rod Tucker will be the field umpires in the final match of the India-England Test series. Apart from this, the responsibility of TV umpire will remain with Kumar Dharmasena. The fourth umpire will be JR Madangopal and the match referee will be Jeff Crowe.
Tickets available online for only one stand –
On Paytm Insider, the online ticket booking site for the fifth Test match, tickets for only one stand are being shown for sale, while the rest of the stands are not available for sale. Ticket availability is being shown on Paytm Insider at North-2 stand only, which is Rs 7500. In such a situation, cricket lovers who watch the matches with the help of cheap tickets are disappointed.
Considering the weather and nature of the pitch, Rohit and company may field with three bowlers –
Weather and pitch will play an important role in the fifth Test match between India and England, which is going to start from Thursday at the International Cricket Stadium, Dharamshala. There has been heavy rain in the past few days and the weather may be a bit bad on the three days of the fifth Test match. In such a situation, the pitch can also help the fast bowlers. Due to this, the Indian cricket team management can also play three fast bowlers in the playing eleven. The Indian cricket team is at loggerheads with the management regarding the combination. If three fast bowlers are included in the team, then one of the spinners will have to be dropped. The Indian team management is confused about the playing 11 for the fifth Test match at the International Cricket Stadium Dharamshala.
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Pitch number five of the International Cricket Stadium, Dharamshala is considered friendlier to fast bowlers compared to other Indian grounds. In such a situation, fast bowlers will get help in taking wickets. Till now, the Indian team has fielded with three spinners in the entire series. This may be the first time that the Indian cricket team will field with three bowlers. Jasprit Bumrah returned to the Indian cricket team and Mohammad Siraj is also performing better. The team can include another fast bowler. In the last match, fast bowler Akashdeep impressed a lot by taking the first three wickets. Apart from this, Mukesh Kumar has been performing well in international matches. Either of these two may get a chance for the selectors
On the other hand, the Indian team also wants that it should not disturb the winning combination. The trio of Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin have been performing well in the five-match Test series.
All three spinners do well with the ball as well as batting. In such a situation, if all three play, one fast bowler will have to sit out. A Ranji match was played between Delhi and Himachal Pradesh from 9 to 12 February at the International Cricket Stadium, Dharamshala. 36 wickets fell in four days at the International Cricket Stadium Dharamshala. All these 36 wickets were taken by the pacers. In such a situation, the Indian team can also express confidence in its pace battery.
weather Can also Play A Main factor –
The weather can also cause disruption on three days of the five-day Test match. Apart from March 6, the first day of the fifth Test match, there may also be rain on March 10 and 11. Apart from this, the sky may also remain cloudy. In such a situation, it is possible that the pitch may play fast and the bowlers may also get swing. In such a situation, playing three fast bowlers can be a good option.
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