IND vs ENG ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium Lucknow Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is all set to host the 29th match of the ODI World Cup 2023. India will take on England on Sunday at 2:00 PM IST.

India are the only unbeaten team in the competition so far as they sit second in the points table with five wins in five matches. They will look to get back to the top of the league standings by extending their winning run.

On the other hand, England have almost been eliminated from the semifinals race. They are 9th in the points table with a single win and four losses in five matches. They must win all of their remaining four matches to have an outside chance of qualifying for the last four.

In this post, we will take a look at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, and Average Score ahead of the World Cup clash between India and England.

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The wicket has been playing well for the batters in the World Cup. However, traditionally, it has been a pitch that favours the spinners. The original nature of the wicket is still intact and the spinners are expected to get some help off the surface. The wicket is expected to play better under the lights.

Is Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium batting or bowling pitch?

Last Three Results at the Venue:

• Netherlands (262/10 in 49.4 overs) lost to Sri Lanka (263/5 in 48.2 overs) by 5 wickets – 21 October 2023
• Sri Lanka (209/10 in 43.3 overs) lost to Australia (215/5 in 35.2 overs) by 5 wickets – 16 October 2023
• South Africa (311/7 in 50 overs) defeated Australia (177/10 in 40.5 overs) by 134 runs – 12 October 2023

Since the wicket has been relayed, it has played far better for the batters. However, spinners are still getting help off the surface. Hence, one could easily say that it is a sporting wicket where one could see a fight between the bat and the ball.

India ODI record in Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium

India have played only one ODI match at this venue and they lost that game.

India’s Highest Total at the venue: 240/8 in 40 overs vs South Africa in 2022
India’s Lowest Total at the venue: N/A

England ODI record in Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium

England are yet to play any game at this venue.

England’s Highest Total at the venue: N/A
England’s Lowest Total at the venue: N/A

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 50000
Number of matches hosted: 1 Test, 7 ODIs, and 6 T20Is.

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium ODI Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 6
Home Team (India) Won: 0
Visiting Team Won: 1
Neutral Side Won: 6
No Result: 0
Match Tied: 0

Average 1st Innings Score: 215
Matches Won Batting 1st: 3
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 4
Highest Team Total: 311/7 by South Africa vs Australia in 2023
Lowest Team Total: 177/10 by Australia vs South Africa in 2023
Highest Run Chase: 263/5 by Sri Lanka vs Netherlands in 2023

Highest Individual Score: 109* by Shai Hope (West Indies) vs Afghanistan in 2010 and 109 by Quinton de Kock (South Africa) vs Australia in 2023
Best Bowling Figures: 4/47 by Adam Zampa (Australia) vs Sri Lanka in 2023
Most Runs: Shai Hope (West Indies) – 229 runs in 3 matches
Most Wickets: Dilshan Madushanka – 7 wickets in 2 matches
Most Sixes in ODIs at this venue: Asghar Afghan (Afghanistan) – 7 Sixes

Stats of India Players at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium

• Shreyas Iyer – 50 runs in 1 match
• Shardul Thakur – 33 runs and 2 wickets in 1 match
• Ishan Kishan – 20 runs in 1 match
• Kuldeep Yadav – 1 wicket in 1 match

Stats of England Players at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium

• None of the current English players have played any ODI game at this venue.

Active Batters with most runs at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium

• Shai Hope (West Indies) – 229 runs in 3 matches
• Quinton de Kock (South Africa) – 157 runs in 2 matches
• Roston Chase (West Indies) – 145 runs in 3 matches

Active bowlers with most wickets at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium

• Dilshan Madushanka (Sri Lanka) – 7 wickets in 2 matches
• Roston Chase (West Indies) – 6 wickets in 3 matches
• Adam Zampa (Australia) – 5 wickets in 2 matches