IPL 2024 – Match 48: LSG vs MI Pitch Report of BRSAVB Ekana Cricket Stadium With Stats and Records

The LSG vs MI IPL 2024 match will take place at Ekana Stadium on Tuesday, April 30th. This will mark the first encounter between the two teams in IPL 2024.

It’s a crucial match for Hardik Pandya & Co. following their recent 10-run defeat against Delhi Capitals, which has left them in the 9th position on the points table. Out of the nine fixtures they have played so far, the franchise has only managed to win three matches.

On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants, led by KL Rahul, have had a mixed journey in the cash-rich league. They have won five out of nine games. In their last match on April 27, 2024, the team faced the table-toppers Rajasthan Royals and lost by 7 wickets.

With both teams gearing up for an exciting encounter, let’s take a closer look at how the pitch at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow is expected to behave during the game.

LSG vs MI: BRSABV Ekana Stadium Pitch Report

The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium, also known as the Ekana Cricket Stadium, features a flat wicket surface that initially favors slow bowlers. As the match progresses, spinners tend to dominate the wicket column on this track.

The Ekana Stadium boasts a red-soil pitch that offers minimal seam movement to fast bowlers, especially during the powerplay. Throughout the game, spinners can find some assistance from the pitch. Historically, teams batting first on this ground have had an advantage. In a recent match against RR, LSG posted 196, but the Royals chased it down with an over to spare, winning the match.

Typically, a score between 170-180 is expected when two strong batting units meet at this venue. Chasing could still be the preferred strategy. LSG has successfully defended totals around 160 at this venue this year, but to do so, they need to bowl exceptionally well.

BRSABV Ekana Stadium Stats

• Total Matches: 13
• Batting 1st Won: 7
• Batting 2nd Won: 5
• No Result: 1
• Highest Total: 199/8 by Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings in 2024.
• Lowest Total: 108 all out by Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2023.

LSG’s Record at BRSABV Ekana Stadium

• Matches Played: 13
• Won: 6
• Lost: 6
• Tied: 1
• Winning percentage: 47%

MI’s Record at BRSABV Ekana Stadium

• Matches Played: 1
• Won: 0
• Lost: 1
• Winning percentage: 0%

LSG vs MI Key Stats

• Out of the four games played so far, LSG has won three matches, while MI has won just one.
• In the last match played between the two teams, at this venue, was a close contest where LSG won that match by a margin of 5 runs.
• KL Rahul is the leading run-scorer for the LSG’s side with 206 runs against MI.