Published on: Oct 28, 2023 1:51 pm IST|Updated on: Oct 28, 2023 1:51 pm IST
The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is all set to host the 29th match of the ODI World Cup 2023. India will take on England on Sunday at 2:00 PM IST.
India are the only unbeaten team in the competition so far as they sit second in the points table with five wins in five matches. They will look to get back to the top of the league standings by extending their winning run.
On the other hand, England have almost been eliminated from the semifinals race. They are 9th in the points table with a single win and four losses in five matches. They must win all of their remaining four matches to have an outside chance of qualifying for the last four.
In this post, we will take a look at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, and Average Score ahead of the World Cup clash between India and England.
The wicket has been playing well for the batters in the World Cup. However, traditionally, it has been a pitch that favours the spinners. The original nature of the wicket is still intact and the spinners are expected to get some help off the surface. The wicket is expected to play better under the lights.
Last Three Results at the Venue:
Since the wicket has been relayed, it has played far better for the batters. However, spinners are still getting help off the surface. Hence, one could easily say that it is a sporting wicket where one could see a fight between the bat and the ball.
India have played only one ODI match at this venue and they lost that game.
India’s Highest Total at the venue: 240/8 in 40 overs vs South Africa in 2022 India’s Lowest Total at the venue: N/A
England are yet to play any game at this venue.
England’s Highest Total at the venue: N/A England’s Lowest Total at the venue: N/A
Seating Capacity: 50000 Number of matches hosted: 1 Test, 7 ODIs, and 6 T20Is.
Total Matches Played: 6 Home Team (India) Won: 0 Visiting Team Won: 1 Neutral Side Won: 6 No Result: 0 Match Tied: 0
Average 1st Innings Score: 215 Matches Won Batting 1st: 3 Matches Won Batting 2nd: 4 Highest Team Total: 311/7 by South Africa vs Australia in 2023 Lowest Team Total: 177/10 by Australia vs South Africa in 2023 Highest Run Chase: 263/5 by Sri Lanka vs Netherlands in 2023
Highest Individual Score: 109* by Shai Hope (West Indies) vs Afghanistan in 2010 and 109 by Quinton de Kock (South Africa) vs Australia in 2023 Best Bowling Figures: 4/47 by Adam Zampa (Australia) vs Sri Lanka in 2023 Most Runs: Shai Hope (West Indies) – 229 runs in 3 matches Most Wickets: Dilshan Madushanka – 7 wickets in 2 matches Most Sixes in ODIs at this venue: Asghar Afghan (Afghanistan) – 7 Sixes
Tags: ODI World Cup 2023