LSG vs KKR Pitch Report: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium, also known as the Ekana Cricket Stadium, in Lucknow, is getting ready to witness one more IPL game. This time, their home team, the Lucknow Super Giants, is playing against the eastern derby Kolkata Knight Riders. It’s right to say that this encounter is between two frontbenchers. As both teams are currently dominating the IPL points table.
LSG is sitting at the 3rd spot with 6 wins in 10 games. Whereas KKR, who is on the verge of IPL playoff qualification, is comfortably sitting in the 2nd spot in the IPL points table with 7 wins. Ahead of the LSG vs KKR match, check out a detailed pitch report for Ekana Cricket Stadium.
Ekana Stadium Pitch Report
Scoring runs at Ekana Cricket Stadium remains one of the toughest challenges for teams. The black soil used on this pitch makes things worse for batters. The ball grips the surface, leading to a low bounce, making it hard for batters to play their shots freely. Not just spinners but pacers also may get success, especially if they have slower-ball variations in their arsenal.
As the sample size is still insufficient to paint a clear picture, in the IPL, 13 matches have been played at this ground. Teams batting first have won almost 50% of the games, and the same scene applies to teams batting second. Also, one match ended with no result. Still Considering the surface and the possibility of moisture, particularly in the second innings, batting second might be the better option
| Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium | IPL Stats |
| Total Matches | 13 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 6 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 6 |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 8 |
| Highest Successful Chase | 177 |
| Highest Score | 199 |
| Lowest Score | 108 |
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