Ekana stadium is the home for the Lucknow Super Giants, one of the new teams that debuted in the IPL in 2022, know about the weather, pitch report, schedule, records and more
The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, sometimes referred to simply as Ekana Stadium, is situated in Lucknow, the state capital of Uttar Pradesh.
Ekana Cricket Stadium Lucknow pitch report, weather, T20 records, capacity, match schedule for IPL 2023
One of the brand-new teams that made their IPL debut in 2022 uses it as their home field: the Lucknow Super Giants.
It was established in 2017 and has never hosted an IPL match before. The Lucknow Super Giants will also be playing in front of their local audience for the first time when they take on the Delhi Capitals on April 1.
Ekana Stadium (Lucknow)
Other Names: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium
Seating Capacity: 50,000
Ends: North End and South End
Home Teams: India, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Super Giants
Boundary Dimensions: Ekana Stadium is one of India’s more proportionate venues. The square boundaries are approximately 63 to 65 metres while the straighter limits are 68 to 70 metres.
BRSABV Ekana Stadium Pitch Report
Both red and dark soil are used for the pitch at Ekana Stadium. This pitch typically slows down in the second half of the game and suits spinners.
All of the games have been won by the team batting first, but something unusual occurred in the most recent contest.
Lucknow Weather Report
Lucknow’s daytime highs during the IPL season will be in the range of 33 to 35 degrees Celsius, cooling off as twilight approaches.
Normally, the sky will be clear and there will be a modest amount of humidity. Although rain is unlikely, there is a chance for isolated sporadic showers.
Lucknow BRSABV Ekana Stadium T20I Stats and Records
- Matches Played: 6
- Batting 1st Won: 5
- Batting 2nd Won: 1
- Highest Total: 199/2 by India vs Sri Lanka (2022)
- Lowest Total: 106/8 by West Indies vs Afghanistan (2019)
- Most Runs: Rohit Sharma (IND) – 155 runs in 2 innings
- Highest Individual Score: Rohit Sharma (IND) vs West Indies – 111* off 61 balls (2018)
- Most Wickets: Kesrick Williams (WI) – 8 wickets in 3 innings
- Best Bowling Figure: Karim Janat (AFG) vs West Indies – 5/11 in 4 overs (2019)
Lucknow BRSABV Ekana Stadium IPL Stats and Records
The Ekana Stadium has not yet held an IPL game.
Ekana Stadium IPL 2023 Schedule
The Ekana Stadium will host all of the Lucknow Super Giants’ IPL 2023 home games.
The following is the complete schedule for LSG home games:
Date | Day | Match | Time (in IST) | Results |
April 1 | Saturday | LSG vs Delhi Capitals | 7.30 pm | |
April 7 | Friday | LSG vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7.30 pm | |
April 15 | Saturday | LSG vs Punjab Kings | 7.30 pm | |
April 22 | Saturday | LSG vs Gujarat Titans | 3.30 pm | |
May 1 | Monday | LSG vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | 7.30 pm | |
May 4 | Thursday | LSG vs Chennai Super Kings | 3.30 pm | |
May 16 | Tuesday | LSG vs Mumbai Indians | 7.30 pm |