Ekana Stadium Pitch Report: How Will The Surface Play For GG vs DC WPL 2025 Match 17?

Ekana Cricket Stadium. [Source - ps26_11/x.com]

On Friday, Gujarat Giants will take on Delhi Capitals in Match 17 of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL). The mouthwatering clash will take place at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

Gujarat Giants are currently placed third in the points table with three wins out of their six games. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals have already qualified for the knockouts after winning five of their seven matches in the competition so far. 

So, as both the teams prepare to come up against each other, let's see how the surface at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow will behave throughout the contest.

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Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

The surface at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is known for being slow and tacky. It mostly remains dry, offering grip and turn for spinners, while fast bowlers rely on variations to get the best use of it.

As the game progresses, the track often get slower, making batters' life difficult to post big totals on the board. However, there have been two WPL matches played at this venue this season and both the matches saw even battle between bat and ball.

Ahead of what will be the third encounter at the venue this season, the best time to bat is most likely to be inside the powerplay in both the innings. Moreover, bowlers bowling at the death in the first innings could top the wicket-taking chart. Having said that, considering the recent result going in favor of the team batting second, the team winning the toss is most likely to bowl first.

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