8 Mind-Blowing Facts About Dharamshala Cricket Stadium

The stadium sits at a staggering altitude of 1,457 meters above the sea level.

The main pavilion features vibrant, sloping roofs heavily inspired by traditional Tibetan monastery architecture.

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It was the first stadium in India to use specialized Ryegrass to keep the outfield lush and green during freezing winter.

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The stands are deliberately kept low so that spectators get a breathtaking, open view of the snow-capped Dhauladhar mountain range.

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The open mountain winds sweeping across the ground allow fast bowlers to get incredible, natural swing with the ball.

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Because the high-altitude air pressure is thinner, cricket balls experience less drag and travel significantly further when hit.

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The stadium chooses a scenic, close-up viewer experience over a concrete jungle with a cozy capacity of 23,000 spectators.

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