After a close battle in the 2019 edition, Australia and South Africa will meet each other in the 10th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. The sample size for the records for this stadium (4 matches) is somewhat small with the first match being played in 2019. Nonetheless, let’s take a deep dive into the Ekana Cricket Stadium stats and records ahead of the AUS vs SA match on October 12 in Lucknow:
Ekana Cricket Stadium Records
A total of 4 matches have been played at the Ekana Cricket Stadium over 4 years (2019–2023). In these matches, the average first-inning score is 220.
Despite 220 runs being seen as a low score, the sides batting first have won 2 matches due to the bowler-friendly surface in Lucknow.
The highest score posted here is 253/5 by West Indies against Afghanistan in 2019. Conversely, the lowest total posted here is 194 by Afghanistan in 2019.
The best individual batting score made is 109* runs by West Indies skipper Shai Hope in 2019. Similarly, the best bowling figures recorded here are 9-0-29-3 by Sheldon Cottrell in 2019.
The highest successful run chase here came in 2019 when the West Indies chased a target of 250 runs with 5 wickets in hand and 8 balls to spare. Conversely, the lowest score defended here was 247 by the West Indies in 2019 against Afghanistan.
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Australia’s Record in Ekana Cricket Stadium
Australia has never played a match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, however, they have played over 70 ODIs in India.
South Africa’s Record in Ekana Cricket Stadium
South Africa has been part of one match that has been played here. The Proteas have a 1-0 win/loss record in Lucknow, with one match being abandoned (no toss).
The match played here saw South Africa win by 9 runs against India in 2022.
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