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Ekana Stadium Pitch Report: How Will The Surface Play For UPW vs RCB WPL 2025 Match 18?

Kaushik Kashyap

UPW vs RCB will take place at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. [Source - ps26_11/x.com]UPW vs RCB will take place at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. [Source - ps26_11/x.com]

On Saturday, UP Warriors and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will come up against each other in Match 18 of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL). The much awaited contest will take place at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

UP Warriors have had a disappointing season so far and are currently placed at the bottom of the table with two wins and five losses. On the other hand, RCB, who have lost their last four matches after a strong start, will be eager to get back to winning ways.

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.

Ekana Cricket Stadium Stats In WPL 2025

Criterion
Data
Matches Played
3
Matches Won Batting 1st
1
Matches Won Batting 2nd
2
Average First Innings Score171
Average Second Innings Score145.33
Average runs Per Over8.24
Highest Total186
Lowest Total105
% Of Wickets By Pacers48.64
% Of Wickets By Spinners
51.35

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

The surface at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow generally remains on the slower side. Batters usually find it difficult to play their shots, while spinners and fast bowlers enjoy the two pace nature of the wicket.

Coming to the ongoing WPL 2025 matches at the venue, a total of three games have been played in Lucknow, across two different surfaces. Notably, batters have enjoyed their time batting on what looks like a hard surface on offer with a fair amount grass covering.

Ahead of what will be the fourth game at the venue this season, seamers might find some initial help, but it's all batters' game after the ball gets older. 

Spinners will get some grip and turn as the game progresses, but with the dew coming later, batters are expected to continue their dominance. Moreover, looking at the recent results, the team winning the toss will most likely going to bowl first.