Published on: Nov 2, 2023 3:45 pm IST|Updated on: Nov 2, 2023 3:45 pm IST
The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow will host its final game in the ODI World Cup 2023 as Netherlands lock horns with Afghanistan on Friday.
In six matches, Netherlands have defeated South Africa and Bangladesh but lost other four games. They will be looking to notch up their third win in the tournament in this fixture.
On the other hand, Afghanistan are surprisingly in contention for the semifinals. They have won three matches so far including a win over Sri Lanka in their previous game. They will be looking to notch up their fourth win to stay alive in the race 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 Netherlands and Afghanistan.
The wicket is not so easy to bat on. There will be some seam movement available for the fast bowlers, while the spinners will get turn off the surface. Furthermore, the boundaries are big and it is not so easy to take on the spinners. The batters will have to work hard for their runs.
Last Three Results at the Venue:
Well, it is more of a Bowling Wicket. There are runs available for the batters but they will have to work hard for them. Furthermore, the bowlers will have plenty of help available off the surface.
Netherlands have played one ODI match at this venue. They lost that game.
Netherlands’ Highest Total at the venue: 262/10 in 49.4 overs vs Sri Lanka in 2023 Netherlands’ Lowest Total at the venue: N/A
Afghanistan have played three ODIs at this venue and they have lost them all.
Afghanistan’s Highest Total at the venue: 249/7 in 50 overs vs West Indies in 2019 Afghanistan’s Lowest Total at the venue: 194/10 in 45.2 overs vs West Indies in 2019
Seating Capacity: 50000 Number of matches hosted: 1 Test, 8 ODIs, and 6 T20Is.
Total Matches Played: 8 Home Team (India) Won: 1 Visiting Team Won: 1 Neutral Side Won: 6 No Result: 0 Match Tied: 0
Average 1st Innings Score: 217 Matches Won Batting 1st: 4 Matches Won Batting 2nd: 4 Highest Team Total: 311/7 by South Africa vs Australia in 2023 Lowest Team Total: 129/10 by England vs India in 2023 Highest Run Chase: 263/5 by Sri Lanka vs Netherlands 2019
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: 4/22 by Mohammed Shami (India) vs England 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