LSG vs PBKS IPL 2024 Match 11 Pitch Report: Ekana Cricket Stadium Lucknow Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will lock horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 11th match of the Indian Premier League on Saturday. The Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow will host the game at 7:30 PM IST.

Lucknow Super Giants lost their opening game of the season to Rajasthan Royals by 20 runs and will be searching for their first win. On the other hand, Punjab Kings have managed one win and one defeat in two matches so far. They lost their last game to Royal Challengers Bangalore by 4 wickets and will be looking to bounce back with a vital away win.
Meanwhile, in this post, Check the Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, and Average Score ahead of the 11th match of IPL 2024 between LSG and PBKS.

Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

Traditionally, the Ekana has a slow surface with a lot of help for the spinners available. The batting has been tough here and the bowlers have dominated the proceedings.
However, a new wicket was developed for the ICC ODI World Cup 2024 and it played well for the batters. Expect a better batting wicket at the Ekana in the IPL 2024 and an even contest between the bat and the ball is on the cards.

Is Ekana Cricket Stadium a batting or a bowling pitch?

It has been a Bowling surface but we can expect a sporting surface at the Ekana in the IPL 2024.

Last 3 IPL Results at the Venue:

Lucknow Super Giants (177/3 in 20 overs) defeated Mumbai Indians (172/5 in 20 overs) by 5 runs – 16 May 2023
Lucknow Super Giants (125/7 in 19.2 overs) could not get a result against Chennai Super Kings due to rain – 3 May 2023
Royal Challengers Bangalore (126/9 in 20 overs) defeated Lucknow Super Giants (108/10 in 19.5 overs) by 18 runs – 1 May 2023

LSG IPL record in Ekana Cricket Stadium

Lucknow Super Giants have played 7 matches at this venue. They have won 3 and lost 3. Meanwhile, one game ended up without any result.

LSG’s Highest Total: 193/6 vs Delhi Capitals in 2023
LSG’s Lowest Total: 108/10 vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2023

PBKS IPL record in Ekana Cricket Stadium

Punjab Kings have played only one match at this venue and they won the game.

PBKS’s Highest Total: 161/8 vs Lucknow Super Giants in 2023
PBKS’s Lowest Total: N/A

Ekana Cricket Stadium Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 50100
Number of matches hosted: 1 Test, 9 ODIs, 6 T20Is, and 7 IPL Matches

Ekana Cricket Stadium IPL Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 7
Home Team (LSG) Won: 3
Visiting Team Won: 3
Neutral Side Won: 0
Tie: 0
No Result: 1

Average 1st Innings Score: 152
Average 2nd Innings Score: 140
Matches Won Batting 1st: 4
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 2

Highest Team Total: 193/6 by Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals in 2023
Lowest Team Total: 108/10 by Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2023
Highest Run-chase: 161/8 by Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants in 2023
Lowest Total Defended: 126/9 by Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Lucknow Super Giants in 2023

Highest Individual Score: Marcus Stoinis (LSG) – 89* vs Mumbai Indians in 2023
Best Bowling Figures: Mark Wood (LSG) – 5/14 vs Delhi Capitals in 2023
Most Runs: KL Rahul (LSG) – 185 runs in 5 matches
Most Wickets: Ravi Bishoni (LSG)- 9 wickets in 6 matches