
Ekana Cricket Stadium ODI Records and Stats ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Venue in Lucknow
Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, India to host 5 ODI matches at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Check out the ODI records, and stats, of this venue. Get the details of teams playing at Ekana Stadium and the match schedule.
The Ekana Cricket Stadium, also known as Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, is a cricket ground in Lucknow, India. It’s an important venue for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup and can hold up to 50,000 people. The stadium was opened in 2017.
In terms of cricket history, Ekana Stadium has hosted four One Day International (ODI) matches, all of which have seen relatively low scores. On average, the team batting first scores around 188 runs here. The highest total achieved at this ground was 253/5 by the West Indies against Afghanistan in 2019, while the lowest total was 194, scored by Afghanistan against the West Indies in the same match.
The pitch at Ekana Cricket Stadium is known for being slow and low, which gives an advantage to bowlers. As the game goes on, it tends to assist spin bowlers, making it challenging for batsmen to score runs. This is why teams that bat first generally have a slight edge at this stadium.
Ekana Cricket Stadium Lucknow Information
- Name: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium
- Location: Ekana Sports City, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Seating Capacity: 50,000
- Owner: Ekana Sportz City
- Inauguration: 2017
- Home Ground: Uttar Pradesh cricket team, UP women’s cricket team, Lucknow Super Giants (IPL)
Ekana Cricket Stadium ODI Records and Stats
- Total matches played: 8
- Matches won by home side: 1
- Matches won by touring side: 1
- Matches won by neutral side: 6
- Matches won batting first: 4
- Matches won batting second: 4
- Highest individual innings: 109 (Q de Kock, South Africa v Australia, 12/10/2023)
- Best bowling figures: 4/22 (Mohammed Shami, India v England, 29/10/2023)
- Highest team innings: 311/7 (South Africa v Australia, 12/10/2023)
- Lowest team innings: 129 (England v India, 29/10/2023)
- Highest run chase achieved: 263/5 (Sri Lanka v Netherlands, 21/10/2023)
- Average runs per wicket: 29.70
- Average runs per over: 5.04
- Average score batting first: 217
These statistics provide a comprehensive overview of the cricket matches played at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, highlighting key performances and records.
Ekana Cricket Stadium ICC World Cup 2023 Fixtures
Date | Day | Match | Time (IST) |
October 12 | Thursday | Australia vs South Africa | 2 PM |
October 16 | Monday | Australia vs Sri Lanka | 2 PM |
October 21 | Saturday | Netherlands vs Sri Lanka | 10:30 AM |
October 29 | Sunday | India vs England | 2 PM |
November 3 | Friday | Netherlands vs Afghanistan | 2 PM |
Visit the ICC Website for more recent updates.
Great insights on the Ekana Cricket Stadium! I’m particularly excited to see how the players perform in such a vibrant venue during the World Cup. The stats you shared add a lot of depth to the post. Looking forward to more updates!