IPL 2025: BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow Pitch Report & Stats Ahead of LSG vs RCB Match

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 70 of IPL 2025 at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on May 27. As the final league game of the season, the stakes could be massive, and both teams will be eager to finish strong in this evening encounter starting at 7:30 PM IST.

The Ekana Stadium in Lucknow has traditionally produced low to middling scores, but this season has seen a shift. A recent high-scoring clash between SRH and RCB hinted at the possibility of another run-fest, depending on the type of pitch used black soil generally aiding batting, red soil offering more grip to spinners. With an average first-innings score of 170 and the highest chase being 206, the venue has shown it can serve up both batting and bowling spectacles.

That said, long boundaries and the hot, energy-sapping conditions continue to play a role here. Six-hitting is a challenge, and smart pacing and strike rotation become key. Bowlers who rely on pace variations and cutters have found some success, particularly when bowling into the pitch.

In terms of venue dynamics, there’s only a marginal advantage to teams chasing, with 11 wins to 9 when batting second. But with RCB recently playing and scoring heavily here, they might walk in slightly more attuned to the conditions. Lucknow Super Giants, however, know their home venue better and are likely to back their spin-heavy attack if the surface offers grip. Expect a tactically intense contest.

IPL Stats at BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium

• Matches Played: 21
• Matches Won Batting First: 9
• Matches Won Batting Second: 11
• Matches With No Result: 1
• Matches Tied: 0
• Average First Innings Score: 170
• Highest Team Total: 235
• Highest Total Successfully Chased: 206