India will be hosting the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 and BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is an important venue, check out the pitch report and ODI records
Renowned as one of the most prestigious cricket grounds in India, this stadium, named after the revered former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, has witnessed remarkable moments in international cricket.
BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium Lucknow pitch report, weather, ODI records, stats, matches in Cricket World Cup 2023
The BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium has garnered attention for its unique pitch conditions. While it hasn’t hosted a plethora of international matches, the recent renovation of the square has set the stage for exciting encounters during the World Cup.
BCCI vice president Rajiv Shukla said new red soil wickets have been prepared at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow and wickets have been tested by conducting matches.
By TOI.
— Baljeet Singh (@ImTheBaljeet) October 1, 2023
The pitch tends to favor the bowlers, with the slow nature of wickets making run-scoring progressively challenging as the game unfolds with recent reports suggesting red soil wickets could be a game changer.
In the most recent ODI played at this stadium, South Africa defended a total of 249 runs against India, prevailing by a mere 9 runs. This underscores the significance of teams batting first and setting a competitive target.
One of the key factors that can influence cricket matches is the weather. Fortunately, the weather at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium is expected to be favorable during the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. With a gentle breeze blowing at a speed of 6 km/hr, the conditions are expected to remain pleasant and rain-free.
Here are some noteworthy statistics at BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium:
Total Matches Played: 4
Matches Won by Home Side (India): 0
Matches Won by Visiting Team: 1
Matches Won by Neutral Team: 3
Matches Won Batting First: 2
Matches Won Chasing: 2
Highest Team Total: 253/5 achieved by West Indies against Afghanistan in 2019
Lowest Team Total: 194 All Out, recorded by Afghanistan against West Indies in 2019
Highest Successful Chase: 253/5 in 48.4 overs by West Indies against Afghanistan in 2019
Lowest Total Successfully Defended: 247/9 by West Indies against Afghanistan in 2019
Average 1st Innings Score: 188
Highest Individual Score: Shai Hope (West Indies) – 109 not out off 145 balls against Afghanistan in 2019
Most Runs: Shai Hope (West Indies) – 229 runs in 3 innings
Total Centuries in Lucknow ODI Matches: 1
Most Centuries: Shai Hope (West Indies) – 1 Century
Total Half-Centuries in Lucknow ODI Matches: 14
Most Half-Centuries: Shai Hope (West Indies), Shreyas Iyer (India), Sanju Samson (India), Heinrich Klaasen (South Africa), David Miller (South Africa), Asghar Afghan (Afghanistan), Hazratullah Zazai (Afghanistan), Ikram Alikhil (Afghanistan), Najibullah Zadran (Afghanistan), Mohammad Nabi (Afghanistan), Rahmat Shah (Afghanistan), Nicholas Pooran (West Indies), Roston Chase (West Indies), Evin Lewis (West Indies) – 1 Each
Total Sixes in Lucknow ODI Matches: 36
Most Sixes: Asghar Afghan (Afghanistan) – 7 Sixe
Total Fours in Lucknow ODI Matches: 161
Most Fours: Shai Hope (West Indies) – 18 Fours
Highest Partnership: Shai Hope & Roston Chase (West Indies) – 163 runs against Afghanistan in 2019
Best Bowling Figures: Sheldon Cottrell (West Indies) – 3 wickets for 29 runs in 9 overs against Afghanistan in 2019
Most Wickets: Roston Chase (West Indies) – 6 Wickets
here’s a look at the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023 fixtures scheduled to be played at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium:
October 12, Thursday: Australia vs. South Africa at 2 PM (IST)
October 16, Monday: Australia vs. Sri Lanka at 2 PM (IST)
October 21, Saturday: Netherlands vs. Sri Lanka at 10:30 AM (IST)
October 29, Sunday: India vs. England at 2 PM (IST)
November 3, Friday: Netherlands vs. Afghanistan at 2 PM (IST)
Ekana Stadium Update 🚨
-Grass work ✅ #INDvsENG
– Stripped grass patterns
– Branding work will start in next few weeks. #ODIWorldCup2023
– LED lights installed #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/42FEH3EeKy— Sports Addict (AJ) (@AJpadhi) September 30, 2023
The BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, India, is set to make history as it hosts its first-ever ICC World Cup match on October 12, 2023.
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