Published on: Oct 11, 2023 3:35 pm IST|Updated on: Oct 11, 2023 3:35 pm IST
Australia and South Africa will meet in their next ODI World Cup 2023 game on Thursday at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
Both sides made a contrasting start to their respective World Cup campaigns as South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by 102 runs in their opening game and Australia lost to India by 6 wickets. Now, the Aussies will be searching for a win desperately as another loss here might derail their campaign. Meanwhile, South Africa will be eyeing the consecutive wins.
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 Australia and South Africa.
This surface has a history of being a tough one to bat on as it is known for assisting the spinners. However, the surface has been prepared again and it might play a bit better for the batters. However, the team winning the toss is still likely to bowl first here because of the dew factor in the second innings.
Last Three Results at the Venue:
Australia have not played any matches at this venue.
Australia’s Highest Total at the venue: N/A Australia’s Lowest Total at the venue: N/A
South Africa have played one ODI match at this venue and they won that game.
South Africa’s Highest Total at the venue: 249/4 in 40 overs in 2022 South Africa’s Lowest Total at the venue: N/A
Matches: 108 Australia Won: 50 South Africa Won: 54 No Result: 1 Tied: 3 Highest Total For Australia: 433/4 in 50 overs in 2006 Lowest Total For Australia: 93/10 in 34.3 overs in 2006 Highest Total For South Africa: 438/9 in 49.5 overs in 2006 Lowest Total For South Africa: 69/10 in 28 overs in 1993
Seating Capacity: 50000 Number of matches hosted: 1 Test, 4 ODIs, and 6 T20Is.
Total Matches Played: 4 Home Team (India) Won: 0 Visiting Team Won: 1 Neutral Side Won: 3 No Result: 0 Match Tied: 0
Average 1st Innings Score: 188 Matches Won Batting 1st: 2 Matches Won Batting 2nd: 2 Highest Team Total: 253/5 by West Indies vs Afghanistan in 2019 Lowest Team Total: 194/10 by Afghanistan vs West Indies in 2019 Highest Run Chase: 253/5 by West Indies vs Afghanistan in 2019
Highest Individual Score: 109* by Shai Hope (West Indies) vs Afghanistan in 2019 Best Bowling Figures: 3/29 by Sheldon Cottrell (West Indies) vs Afghanistan in 2019 Most Runs: Shai Hope (West Indies) – 229 runs in 3 matches Most Wickets: Roston Chase (West Indies) – 6 wickets in 3 matches Most Sixes in ODIs at this venue: Asghar Afghan (Afghanistan) – 7 Sixes
Tags: ODI World Cup 2023