Ekana Stadium Pitch Report: Is The Surface Batting Or Bowling Friendly?



Ekana Stadium, Lucknow [Source: @lucknow_updates/X]Ekana Stadium, Lucknow [Source: @lucknow_updates/X]

This evening, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will cross swords against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 59th group-stage match of the ongoing Indian Premier League season. The high-voltage clash will take place at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. 

Led by Rajat Patidar, RCB have enjoyed stellar success in the IPL 2025, claiming the second position in the points table with eight wins in eleven matches. On the other hand, LSG have had a topsy-turvy campaign in the tournament, and this is a must-win affair for them to boost their chances for an entry into the playoffs. 

As two star-studded sides are set to collide, let's see how the surface at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow will behave throughout the contest. 

Ekana Stadium Pitch Stats

Criterion
Data
Matches Played5
Matches won batting 1st1
Matches won bowling 1st4
No Result0
Average 1st innings score175.8
Average 2nd innings score176.6
Average run rate9.12
% of wickets by pacers62
% of wickets by spinners38

(Ekana Stadium IPL 2025 stats)

Is Ekana Stadium's Pitch batting or bowling friendly?

The pitch at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow has offered good batting conditions in the IPL 2025, as it is evidenced by the average scoring rate of 9.12 at this venue. The fast bowlers might not get significant movement early on with the new ball. 

However, with heatwave prevailing all across India, the pitch could be slightly on the drier side. If that's the case, the ball might hold up a bit after pitching around the hard length. The spinners could get some turn in the middle overs as well. 

Having said that, something around 175-180 is expected from the batting sides at Ekana Stadium. Considering the chasing teams have won four out of five matches, the toss-winner could opt to field first, unless the track is very dry. 

Ekana Stadium Weather Today

Ekana Stadium weather forecast [Source: AccuWeather]Ekana Stadium weather forecast [Source: AccuWeather]

InformationDetails
Temperature30°C (RealFeel 29°C)
Wind SpeedWSW 13 km/h - 24 km/h
Probability of Precipitation 5%
Cloud Cover10%

According to AccuWeather, the temperature at Ekana Stadium will be around 30°C, with a real feel of 29°C. Meanwhile, the wind will blow in the West/South-West direction, with varying speeds between 13 to 24 km/h. 

LSG vs RCB Chances Of Rain

The cloud cover at Ekana Stadium is expected to be around 10 per cent in the evening. AccuWeather predicts 5 per cent chances of precipitation; so, the game between LSG and RCB could get interrupted by rain.