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

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

IPL Stats

T20I Stats

ODI Stats

Test Stats