BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium is an international cricket stadium in Lucknow, India, that will host five of the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023 matches. We look at all the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium records ahead of this tournament, breaking down the most runs scored, most wickets, and many more statistics.
This stadium is one of the most recent facilities built in India. The BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium was established in 2017 and is equipped with a capacity of 50,000 spectators, making it officially the country’s fifth-largest cricket facility.
In 2018, the venue hosted its first international T20I between India and the West Indies, becoming the 52nd stadium in India to host an international cricket match. The venue was later awarded to Afghanistan on request from the Afghanistan Cricket Board as the third home venue in India after Dehradun and Noida. It is a state-of-the-art stadium equipped with highly advanced floodlight systems with ample facilities for the players, officials, VIPs, spectators, and media personnel.
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Most recent match at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium
Before we dig deeper into the latest BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium records, let’s look at what happened when two sides clashed at this venue most recently
The latest official match to have taken place at this venue was an IPL game on May 16. During the 63rd game of IPL 2023, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) hosted Mumbai Indians (MI) in a nail-biting thriller. Marcus Stoinis and Krunal Pandya floored MI with a robust 82-run stand which took the home side to an imposing total of 177/3.
Most runs: Marcus Stoinis, 89 (47)
Most wickets: Ravi Bishnoi, 2/26
In response, MI openers Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan made a strong start by adding 90 runs for the first wicket. They looked well on course to win this one but quick wickets from Yash Thakur and Ravi Bishnoi halted their progress and as a result, MI fell short by just five runs.
🏷️ Indian Premier League 2023.
— The Lions' Army (@TheLionPrideSL) May 16, 2023
📑 63rd Match (N).
⚔️ @LucknowIPL vs @mipaltan
🏟️ BRSAB Vajpayee Stadium, Lucknow
📝 #LSG : 177/3 (20 Overs)
📝 #MI : 172/5 (20 Overs)
🏆 #LSG won by 5 runs.
🎖️ MVP – Marcus Stoinis.
Batting – 89* (47)#TheLionPrideSL #IPL2O23 #LSGvMI pic.twitter.com/DMwwpLTGX2
BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium records
The BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium has witnessed some eye-popping records in its very short-lived history across all three formats. They are as follows:
– Karim Janat’s 5/11 against West Indies in 2019 remains the best bowling figures by any bowler in T20I at this venue.
– Lizelle Lee’s 132* in the third ODI between South Africa Women and India Women in 2021 is the highest individual score by any batter at this venue.
– Shamarh Brooks' 111 (214) against Afghanistan in 2019 remains the highest individual score by any batter in test cricket at this venue.
Here’s a detailed look at some of the specific BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium records, based on T20, ODI, and Test performances.
ODI records at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium
The BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium has seen its fair share of ODI matches. India Women and South Africa Women have played a five-match WODI series. West Indies and Afghanistan are the other two men’s teams who have played a three-match ODI series in 2019. Here’s a brief run-down of all the latest BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium records in ODIs:
| Total matches | 9 |
| Matches won batting first | 2 |
| Matches won bowling first | 7 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 219 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 212 |
| Highest total recorded | 269/3 (48.4 Ov) by RSAW vs INDW |
| Lowest total recorded | 157/10 (41 Ov) by RSAW vs INDW |
| Highest score chased | 269/3 (48.4 Ov) by RSAW vs INDW |
| Lowest score defended | 248/5 (50 Ov) by INDW vs RSAW |
Considering a low average score in the first and second innings, bowlers have had a greater say in dominating the proceedings here at this venue.
T20I records at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium
The BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium has hosted a number of T20I matches in parallel with IPL games. The infamous 2nd T20I match between India and New Zealand was also hosted here which drew a lot of flack for the way the pitch played out in both innings. Here’s a rundown of all the most important T20I records:
| Total matches | 9 |
| Matches won batting first | 5 |
| Matches won bowling first | 4 |
| Average 1st innings score | 151 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 126 |
| Highest total recorded | 199/2 (20 Ov) by IND vs SL |
| Lowest total recorded | 99/8 (20 Ov) by NZ vs IND |
| Highest score chased | 159/4 (20 Ov) by RSAW vs INDW |
| Lowest score defended | 156/8 (20 Ov) by AFG vs WI |
The highest T20I total ever to be chased in the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium records is 159. From judging the above-mentioned figures, it is obvious to note that the pitch has not been so kind to the teams who prefer bowling first. Batting during the second innings tends to get a lot more challenging once the spinners start receiving assistance.
Test match records at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium
The BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium has only been able to host a one-off test match between West Indies and Afghanistan in 2019. Here’s a rundown of all the most important BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium records from the one-off test match:
| Total matches | 1 |
| Matches won batting first | 0 |
| Matches won bowling first | 1 |
| Average 1st innings score | 187 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 227 |
| Average 3rd innings score | 120 |
| Average 4th innings score | 33 |
| Highest total recorded | 277/10 (83.3 Ov) by WI vs AFG |
| Lowest total recorded | 120/10 (43.1 Ov) by AFG vs WI |
Very little is known about how the surface behaves during a typical test match. One game is certainly not enough to draw immediate conclusions.
Understanding the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium
Now that we are done reviewing the key statistics of BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, evaluate the pitch and the ground conditions in more depth.
Pitch and ground conditions
The BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium uses black soil pitches which are considered pace-friendly. However, if batsmen cement their feet, the runs can come easily. Spinners are expected to play their part too during middle overs especially in the limited format of the game.
With respect to the longer format of the game, the pitch is good for bowling, especially for spin bowlers, who can get good turns and low bounce on the slow and dry surface. Fast bowlers may get some assistance from the pitch at the start of the innings but later on, spinners tend to dominate the game.
Typical weather conditions
The climate in Lucknow is fairly warm during the summer as temperatures can reach a maximum of 40 C. However, when night falls, the dew plays its part which can potentially ruin the bowling efforts of any team in a day/night ODI or T20I match.
Monsoon in Lucknow arrives by the third week of June and continues till August. Good rain in Lucknow is witnessed during this period. However, humid weather in Lucknow is common during the months of July and August. The stadium has one of the best in-built drainage systems in the world which can tackle an issue of this scale. October and November are pleasant months in terms of weather in Lucknow.
Ground dimensions
The BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium is known for its shorter boundary dimensions. Here’s a look at the average dimensions:
The BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium has one of the longest straight boundary dimensions compared to other Indian grounds.
Ekana Stadium Lucknow pitches getting renovated and the whole square has been dug up ahead of ODI World Cup 2023. pic.twitter.com/kbZ9HJawt2
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) May 27, 2023
BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium and the 2023 ODI World Cup
Fans near the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium are waiting eagerly for their home venue to host the upcoming World Cup matches starting from October 13th onwards. A total of five league stage games will be held here, with home side India in action against England on October 29. Australia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Netherlands, and Afghanistan are the other teams who will play at this venue.
The pitch and the playing area are currently undergoing a massive renovation effort ahead of the World Cup. For the first time, this newly built BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium will be able to host the World Cup matches. The stadium has the potential to become one of the most popular destinations for international cricket fans, with plenty of BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium records sure to fall in the upcoming tournament.
