The Ekana Cricket Stadium (officially BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium) in Lucknow is one of India’s newest international venues. Known for its slow and balanced pitchthe stadium often produces competitive, low-to-moderate scoring matches—especially in T20 cricket.
Over the years, it has hosted IPL games featuring Lucknow Super Giants along with international matches.
Ekana Stadium, Lucknow – Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium |
| Location | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Established | 2017 |
| Seating Capacity | Approx. 50,000 |
| First ODI | India vs West Indies – 2018 |
| First T20I | India vs West Indies – 2018 |
| First Test | (Yet to host regularly) |
| Ends | Pavilion End, City End |
| Home Team | Uttar Pradesh, Team India |
| IPL Team | Lucknow Super Giants |
| Owner | Ekana Sportz City |
Pitch Report – Batting or Bowling Pitch?
Unlike many Indian venues, Ekana Stadium is generally bowler-friendlyespecially in T20S.
Match Behaviour:
- Slow surface
- Ball grips and turns
- Stroke-making is not easy
- Big shots require effort
Key Insights:
Competitive 1st Innings Score: 140–160 Toss Preference: Bowl first
Ekana Stadium T20 Pitch Report (IPL & T20Is)
- Slow and low surface
- Spinners dominate the middle overs
- Pacers use cutters & variations
- Boundaries are relatively big
- Dew can help chase the team slightly
Competitive Score: 140–160 Toss Strategy: Bowl first
Ekana Stadium ODI Pitch Report
- Balanced wicket
- Batters need time to settle
- Spinners play a key role
- 250+ is a fighting total
Safe Score: 240–270 Big scores are possible but not easy
Ekana Stadium Test Pitch Report
- Day 1–2: Balanced conditions
- Day 3: Turn begins
- Day 4–5: Spinners dominate
A typical Indian pitch favours spin as the match progresses
Weather Conditions (Match Day)
Typical weather in Lucknow:
- Temperature: 20°C – 38°C
- Humidity: Moderate
- Dew Factor: Moderate
- Rain Chances: Low
The weather is mostly suitable for cricket
Ekana Stadium – Ground Stats & Records
WPL Stats
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 4 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 2 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 2 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 184 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 174 |
| Highest Team Total | 225/5 (UPW) |
| Lowest Team Total | 105/10 (UPW) |
IPL Stats
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 24 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 9 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 14 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 173 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 163 |
| Highest Team Total | 235/6 (Kolkata Knight Riders) |
| Lowest Team Total | 108 (Lucknow Super Giants) |
T20I Stats
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 9 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 5 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 4 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 151 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 126 |
| Highest Team Total | 199/2 (20 Ovs) By IND vs SL |
| Lowest Team Total | 135/7(20.0) By SL vs IND |
ODI Stats
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 14 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 4 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 10 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 226 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 205 |
| Highest Team Total | 311/7 (50 Ovs) By RSA vs AUS |
| Lowest Team Total | 129/10 (34.5 Ovs) By ENG vs IND |
Test Stats
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 1 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 0 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 1 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 187 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 277 |
| Average 3rd Innings Score | 120 |
| Average 4th Innings Score | 33 |
| Highest Team Total | 277/10 (83.3 Ovs) By WI vs AFG |
| Lowest Team Total | 120/10 (43.1 Ovs) By AFG vs WI |
