IPL 2026 Ekana Cricket Stadium pitch report: Batting and bowling records, average scores and chances of dew in Lucknow
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Lucknow Super Giants prepare to host Chennai Super Kings in the 59th match of the IPL 2026 season at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Thursday evening.
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Lucknow enter this fixture, having being eliminated from the playoff race after suffering a loss against CSK in Chepauk last weekend.
CSK, on the other hand, are brimming with confidence and following PBKS' fifth straight loss against MI on Thursday, the five-time champions now have a chance to enter the top-four list with a win in Lucknow.
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Ekana Cricket Stadium pitch report: Is it a batting or bowling wicket at Lucknow?
The Black soil pitch at the Ekana Cricket Stadium is generally considered to be slow in nature. The surface often suits the spin bowlers and could lead to low-scoring games.
What are the chances of dew at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in IPL?
There are very low chances of dew in Lucknow in the peak summer months of April and May. So dew won't affect the bowling or batting sides.
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What is the highest score by a team at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in IPL?
The record for the highest team total belongs to KKR, who posted a staggering 235/6 against Lucknow Super Giants in 2024.
What is the lowest score by a team at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in IPL?
The lowest total recorded here is 108 all out by LSG against RCB in May, 2023.
What is the average score at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in IPL?
Typically, a low-scoring ground due to its black soil surface, the average first-innings total at the Ekana Cricket Stadium is 175.
What is the highest individual score at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in IPL?
Rishabh Pant holds this record with 118* from 61 balls against RCB in 2025.
What are the best bowling figures at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in IPL?
The most economical and destructive spell on this ground was delivered by Mark Wood, who took 5/14 for LSG against DC in 2023.
Which batsman has the most runs at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in IPL?
KL Rahul tops the charts as the undisputed king of Lucknow. He has amassed 540 runs in 14 innings at this venue.
- KL Rahul: 540 runs
- N Pooran: 505 runs
- A Badoni: 409 runs
Which bowler has the most wickets at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in IPL?
Ravi Bishnoi is the leading wicket-taker at the venue.
- Ravi Bishnoi: 20 wickets
- Mohsin Khan: 14 wickets
- Yash Thakur: 12 wickets
- Krunal Pandya: 12 wickets
IPL 2026 schedule at the Ekana Cricket Stadium
DateDayMatchupTime (IST)April 1, 2026WednesdayLucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals7:30 PMApril 12, 2026SundayLucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans3:30 PMApril 22, 2026WednesdayLucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals7:30 PMApril 26, 2026SundayLucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders7:30 PMMay 7, 2026ThursdayLucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru7:30 PMMay 15, 2026FridayLucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings7:30 PMMay 23, 2026SaturdayLucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings7:30 PMDafabetBEST ODDS AND OFFERS
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