LSG vs SRH IPL 2023: Ekana Cricket Stadium Lucknow Pitch Report, Team Records at Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Cricket Stadium
Published on: Apr 6, 2023 11:25 am IST|Updated on: Apr 7, 2023 2:07 pm IST
The second match at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow this season will be played between the hosts Lucknow Super Giants and Sunrisers Hyderabad. The Super Giants won their opening match on this ground and would be looking to return to winning ways after a defeat in the last game against CSK at Chepauk.
LSG vs SRH IPL 2023: Ekana Cricket Stadium Lucknow Pitch Report
The upcoming IPL 2023 match between LSG and SRH at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow promises to be an exciting encounter on this pitch. Both teams will be keen to study the pitch report to gain an advantage in this match.
The pitch at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow generally favors the team batting first. However, recent records suggest that it may not be as easy to bat on this pitch as it once was. The surface is known to be pace-friendly, but the batsmen can score freely if they apply themselves. Spinners will also play an essential role in the middle overs.
With dew expected to play a crucial role in night matches, the toss becomes crucial. The team winning the toss may prefer to bowl first and restrict the opposition to a modest total before chasing it down under dewy conditions. Check out Lucknow Stadium records in T20Is.
| T20I Matches | |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 6 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 5 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 1 |
| Highest Team Score Batting First | India – 199/2 (20) vs Sri Lanka, 2022 |
| Lowest Team Score Batting First | New Zealand – 99-8 (20) vs India, 2023 |
| Lowest Team Score Chasing | West Indies – 106-8 (20) while chasing 147 vs Afghanistan |
| Biggest Total Chased | India chased 99 vs New Zealand (Only score chased in this venue) |
| Lowest Score Defended | Afghanistan defended 147 vs West Indies, 2019 |
| Average Score in T20I | 160 |
| Best Bowling Figures for a Spinner | Kuldeep Yadav – 2/32 vs West Indies, 2018 |
| Best Bowling Figures for a Pacer | Karim Janat – 5/11 vs West Indies, 2019 |
| Total Wickets Taken by Spinners | 19 in 6 games (3.1 wickets per match) |
| Total Wickets Taken by Pacers | 51 in 6 games (8.5 wickets per match) |
| Highest Score by a Batsman | Rohit Sharma – 111*(61) vs West Indies, 2018 |
The teams in LSG vs SRH IPL 2023 will have to plan their strategies well and choose the right combination of bowlers and batsmen to tackle the conditions on this pitch. With some of the best cricketers from around the world set to take the field in the IPL 2023 season, the matches at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow promise to be thrilling encounters for cricket fans.
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Is Ekana Cricket stadium Lucknow batting or bowling pitch?
The pitch at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow is a bit on the green side. With dew expected in the second innings, expect the batters to make the most of the batting conditions. However, extreme pace could trouble the batters as the greenery on the wicket will assist them.
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