LSG vs DC Pitch Report : Match No. 26 of the IPL is all set to be played between the Lucknow Super Giants and the Delhi Capitals. Known as a batting graveyard, it’s always challenging for batters.
The pitch at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow is often favorable for bowlers, with spinners particularly excelling here. Scoring runs on the Ekana pitch has always been a tough task, especially in the latter half of the game.
Slow surface again a possibility!
Ekana Stadium has already hosted two matches of the IPL 2024 to date, with both teams that batted first winning the games.
In the last match at Ekana between LSG and the Gujarat Titans, LSG registered an easy win as the Gujarat Titans were bowled out for just 130 runs while chasing 163.The average first innings score at Ekana Stadium is 159, which is also the highest successfully chased total.
As mentioned, the pitch might slow down in the latter half of the game. Considering the pitch, captains are likely to prefer batting first on this surface.
Ekana Cricket Stadium: IPL Stats
Matches | 9 |
Matches Won Batting First | 6 |
Matches Won Batting Second | 2 |
Average first innings total | 159 |
Highest Successful Chase | 159 |
Highest Score | 199 |
Lowest Score | 108 |