LSG vs MI IPL 2023: Ekana Cricket Stadium Lucknow Pitch Report, Team Records at Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Cricket Stadium
Published on: May 15, 2023 12:18 pm IST|Updated on: May 15, 2023 12:18 pm IST
In what seems to be a must-win game for Lucknow Super Giants to keep their playoff hopes alive, the Krunal Pandya led side will be taking on the high-flying Mumbai Indians at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. A win here for MI will seal a playoff berth for them. On the other hand, Lucknow need to win this fixture to stay alive in the playoffs race and have their fate in their own hand. How the pitch at Ekana Stadium will behave? Let’s discuss.
LSG vs MI IPL 2023: Ekana Cricket Stadium Lucknow Pitch Report
The average first innings score at this stadium is 148 runs which is the lowest for any ground in this competition. Teams have struggled to score runs on this wicket as it spins a lot and assist the slow bowlers throughout the course of the match. A good first innings score at this ground should be somewhere around 140-150. Check out Ekana Stadium IPL 2023 records,
| Ekana Stadium, Lucknow IPL 2023 | Stats |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 6 |
| Wins Batting First | 3 |
| Wins Batting Second | 2 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Average First Innings Score | 148 |
| Average Powerplay Score | 31.9 |
Bat first put some runs on the board will be the key at this venue. As mentioned above, a score somewhere around 140-15 in the first innings could be a challenging one.
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Teams record at the venue
LSG at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow
Matches Played: 6
Won: 2
Lost: 3
NR/Tie: 1/0
MI at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow
The Mumbai Indians have never played an IPL fixture at this venue.
LSG vs MI head-to-head
In terms of their head-to-head records, LSG and MI have faced each other only 2 times in the IPL and both times it is the Super Giants who have got the better of MI.
| Matches Played | Lucknow Super Giants Won | Mumbai Indians Won |
| 2 | 2 | 0 |
Is Ekana Cricket stadium Lucknow batting or bowling pitch?
The Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow offers a favorable environment for spin and slow bowlers due to its black soil pitches. In afternoon matches, the dry wicket becomes conducive for spinners, allowing the ball to grip and turn effectively. As a result, it is anticipated that the upcoming game at the Ekana Stadium will witness another low-scoring affair, highlighting the significance of spinners in shaping the outcome.
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