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Dharamshala, 04 May (Hindustan Reporter). The thrill of IPL is starting from Sunday at HPCA's Dharamshala Cricket Stadium, one of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world. The first of the two matches to be played in Dharamshala this season will be played between hosts Punjab and Chennai on Sunday. Before the match on Saturday, both the teams reached the stadium and sweated profusely in the net and on the field. Players of both the teams practiced their fielding including bowling and batting in different sessions in the afternoon. Punjab team is getting into rhythm in this IPL season. However, out of the 10 matches played so far, Punjab has won four matches and placed seventh on the table points.
If we talk about Chennai, it has won five out of 10 matches and is currently at fifth position on table points. The match will start at 3:30 pm on Sunday. In this match to be played in Dharamshala, victory is necessary for both the teams. Talking about Chennai, if it wins then it can make it to the top four. If Punjab wins, it can move up one place in the points table. In this respect, the match played in Dharamshala is very important for both the teams. Both the teams would like to improve their position by winning the match. Overall, this match tomorrow is going to be very exciting.
The match will start at 3:30 pm, gates will open at 12 o'clock
The match to be played in Dharamshala on Sunday will start at 3.30 pm. For the convenience of the spectators, the gates of the stadium will be opened about three and a half hours before the start of the match i.e. at 12 noon.
Hotels in McLeodganj and nearby areas including Dharamshala are full.
Amidst the excitement of IPL, due to the weekend, there is full occupancy in hotels in Dharamshala including McLeodganj and adjoining areas. By Saturday evening, a large number of tourists and cricket lovers have reached Dharamshala. Queues of vehicles are being seen on the roads. It is noteworthy that a large number of cricket lovers are reaching Dharamshala for this match.
There will be a match between Punjab and RCB on 9th May
The second match of IPL will be played between host Punjab and Royal Challenger Bangalore on May 9 in Dharamshala. RCB team will reach Dharamshala on May 6 for this match.