The 16th match of Tata IPL 2025 will be played between LSG and MI at Ekana Cricket Stadium. This ground serves as a home ground for (Lucknow Supergiant)LSG in the IPL and UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League (WPL). This venue is also known as Bharat Ratan Shri Atal Bihari Stadium, Lucknow. Ekana stadium was inaugurated in 2017 as the fifth largest stadium in India.
Ekana Cricket Stadium IPL Stats:
| Total Match Played | 15 |
| Match Won by Batting First | 7 |
| Match Won by Bowling First | 7 |
| NR | 1 |
| Avg First Innings Score | 165 |
| Avg. Second Innings Score | 155 |
| Highest Score | 235/6 by KKR vs LSG |
| Lowest Score | 108/10 by LSG vs RCB |
Ekana stadium has hosted 15 IPL matches since 2023 and the above stats highlights that this venue offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. This is not a very high scoring ground due to the sluggish nature of pitch. On this surface 165-170 is a competitive total. Spinners play a crucial role on this surface, as the ball gets turned and comes onto bat slowly. This session Ekana stadium will host 7 IPL matches, starting from April 1.
LSG IPL Stats at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
| Total Match Played | 15 |
| Won | 7 |
| Lost | 7 |
| NR | 1 |
LSG have mixed records at Ekana Stadium, having won 7 matches out of total 15.This is LSG home ground since 2023. Lucknow Super Giants would like to improve their performance on this ground. In the IPL, every team has better records on their home ground.
Highest Run Scorer in IPL at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
| Player | Innings | Runs | Avg | SR |
| KL Rahul | 12 | 483 | 44 | 136.03 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 14 | 336 | 30.54 | 136.03 |
| Nicholas Pooran | 12 | 261 | 24.11 | 127.64 |
| Ayush Badoni | 12 | 257 | 31.85 | 146.00 |
| Krunal Pandya | 13 | 222 | 31.711 | 126.13 |
KL Rahul is the highest run scorer at this venue. However, this year he is part of Delhi Capital. He has scored 483 runs at an average of 44 and a healthy strike rate of 136.
Marcus Stoinis is the second highest run scorer. He is not part of the LSG squad this year. The Australian all rounder now represents PBKS this year.
Nicholas Pooran is third on the list. The West Indies power-hitter has scored 261 runs at this venue. He is also the highest run scorer for LSG in this edition so far.
Ayush Badoni plays as a finisher in the LSG team. He has scored 257 runs with an immersive strike rate of 146.
Krunal Pandya has scored 222 runs and holds excellent records with the ball at Ekana Stadium. However, he is also not part of the LSG squad this year, as he now represents RCB.
Highest Wicket- Takers in IPL at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
| Player | Innings | Wickets | Eco. | BBI | 4W/5W |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 13 | 15 | 7.64 | 2/18 | 0/0 |
| Yash Thakur | 8 | 12 | 9.60 | 5/30 | 0/1 |
| Krunal Pandya | 11 | 11 | 6.89 | 3/11 | 0/0 |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | 8 | 10 | 8.23 | 3/30 | 0/0 |
LSG frontline spinner, Ravi Bishnoi is the highest wicket-taker at Ekana stadium. So far, he has taken 15 wickets in 13 matches with an economy rate of 7.64.
Young fast bowler Yash Thakur also has traffic records at this venue. He has taken 12 wickets in 8 matches.
Krunal Pandya took 11 wickets in 11 matches and scored 222 runs. However this year he is a part of RCB and could pose a challenge for LSG.
Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq has also been effective at this venue, taking 10 wickets in 8 matches, his best bowling figures being 3/30.
Top IPL Records at BRSABV Stadium, Lucknow
- Marcus Stoinis played an unbeaten knock of 89 runs at this venue which is the highest individual score by a batter.
- KL Rahul with 484 runs is the highest run getter at this venue.
- Mark Wood bowling figures of 5/14 are the best by any bowler at Ekana Stadium.
- Kolkata Knight Riders posted 235/6 which is the highest team total in Lucknow.
FAQ
1 What is the seating capacity of Ekana stadium..?
The (Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium) has a seating capacity of 50,000 spectators.
2 Which Stadium uses Ekana stadium as their home ground for IPL ..?
Lucknow Supergiant (LSG) uses Ekana stadium as their home ground in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
3 What is Pitch Condition at Ekana stadium..?
The Ekana stadium pitch is generally slow and spin-friendly. It provides assistance to spinners as the match progresses, making it a challenging surface for batsmen.
4 When was the first international match held at Ekana stadium..?
The first international match at Ekana Cricket Stadium (Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium) was a T20I between India and West Indies on November 6, 2018.