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IPL 2026 Ekana Cricket Stadium pitch report: Batting and bowling records, average scores and chances of dew in Lucknow
TL;DR
The IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings will take place at Ekana Cricket Stadium. Lucknow has been eliminated from playoff contention, while CSK aims to secure a top-four spot with a win.
Key points
- Lucknow Super Giants host Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026.
- Ekana Cricket Stadium is the venue for the match.
- Lucknow has been eliminated from playoff contention.
- CSK aims to enter the top-four with a win.
- Dew conditions may affect match play.
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Lucknow Super Giants prepare to host Chennai Super Kings in the 59th match of the IPL 2026 season at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Thursday evening.
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Lucknow enter this fixture, having being eliminated from the playoff race after suffering a loss against CSK in Chepauk last weekend.
CSK, on the other hand, are brimming with confidence and following PBKS' fifth straight loss against MI on Thursday, the five-time champions now have a chance to enter the top-four list with a win in Lucknow.
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Ekana Cricket Stadium pitch report: Is it a batting or bowling wicket at Lucknow?
The Black soil pitch at the Ekana Cricket Stadium is generally considered to be slow in nature. The surface often suits the spin bowlers and could lead to low-scoring games.
What are the chances of dew at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in IPL?
There are very low chances of dew in Lucknow in the peak summer months of April and May. So dew won't affect the bowling or batting sides.
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What is the highest score by a team at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in IPL?
The record for the highest team total belongs to KKR, who posted a staggering 235/6 against Lucknow Super Giants in 2024.
What is the lowest score by a team at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in IPL?
The lowest total recorded here is 108 all out by LSG against RCB in May, 2023.
What is the average score at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in IPL?
Typically, a low-scoring ground due to its black soil surface, the average first-innings total at the Ekana Cricket Stadium is 175.
What is the highest individual score at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in IPL?
Rishabh Pant holds this record with 118* from 61 balls against RCB in 2025.
Q&A
What are the batting and bowling records at Ekana Cricket Stadium?
Ekana Cricket Stadium has specific batting and bowling records that vary by match conditions, including average scores that can be referenced in detailed statistics.
What is the average score in IPL matches at Ekana Cricket Stadium?
The average score at Ekana Cricket Stadium in IPL matches typically reflects the pitch conditions and can vary from season to season.
What are the chances of dew affecting the match in Lucknow?
Dew can significantly impact the match conditions in Lucknow, especially during evening games, making it a factor to consider for both teams.
How did Lucknow Super Giants perform against Chennai Super Kings in their last match?
Lucknow Super Giants lost to Chennai Super Kings in their last encounter, which eliminated them from the playoff race.
