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

Sri Lanka will be searching for their first win in the competition as they face Sri Lanka in their next match of the ODI World Cup 2023 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

Sri Lanka are yet to open their account in the competition as they have lost all of their games so far and they are languishing at the bottom of the points table with three losses in three matches. On the other hand, Netherlands stunned South Africa in their previous fixture and they sit 8th in the points table with one win and two losses after three matches.

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 Netherlands and Sri Lanka.

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

It is a relayed wicket and it has turned into a decent batting surface. However, the spinners are still getting some help off the surface. There might be due in the second innings and hence, the team winning the toss might opt to bowl first.

Last Three Results at the Venue:

• 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
• South Africa (249/4 in 40 overs) defeated India (240/8 in 40 overs) by 9 runs – 6 October 2022

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

Netherlands are yet to play a game at this venue.

Netherlands’ Highest Total at the venue: N/A
Netherlands’ Lowest Total at the venue: N/A

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

Sri Lanka have played one one-day game here. They lost that game.

Sri Lanka’s Highest Total at the venue: 209/10 in 43.3 overs vs Australia in 2023
Sri Lanka’s Lowest Total at the venue: N/A

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka ODI Head-to-Head

Matches: 5
Netherlands Won: 0
Sri Lanka Won: 5
No Result: 0
Tied: 0
Highest Total For Netherlands: 258/10 in 49 overs in 2006
Lowest Total For Netherlands: 86/10 in 29.3 overs in 2002
Highest Total For Sri Lanka: 443/9 in 50 overs in 2006
Lowest Total For Sri Lanka: 213/10 in 47.4 overs in 2023

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 50000
Number of matches hosted: 1 Test, 6 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: 5
No Result: 0
Match Tied: 0

Average 1st Innings Score: 208
Matches Won Batting 1st: 3
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 3
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: 253/5 by West Indies vs Afghanistan in 2019

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: Roston Chase (West Indies) – 6 wickets in 3 matches
Most Sixes in ODIs at this venue: Asghar Afghan (Afghanistan) – 7 Sixes

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

• None of the current Netherlands players have played at this venue.

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

• Pathum Nissanka – 61 runs in 1 match
• Kusal Perera – 78 runs in 1 match
• Dilshan Madushanka – 3 wickets in 1 match

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

• Roston Chase (West Indies) – 6 wickets in 3 matches
• Adam Zampa (Australia) – 4 wickets in 1 match
• Kagiso Rabada (South Africa) – 5 wickets in 2 matches