In the upcoming 54th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will collide with that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
After victories against the Mumbai Indians (MI)Both LSG and KKR are currently 3rd and 2nd respectively in the points table. As they aim to consolidate their position in the top two, anticipation is high for this crucial clash.
IPLT20 Stats and Records at Ekana Cricket Stadium:
- Total hits: 13
- Games won with the first shot: 6
- Games won, bowling first: 6
- Average first shot score: 160
- Highest total recorded: 199/8 (20 Ov) by Lucknow Super Giants against Punjab Kings
- Lowest total recorded: 108/10 (19.5 Ov) by Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Highest Tracked Score: 180/2 (19 Ov) by Lucknow Super Giants against Chennai Super Kings
Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
The Ekana Cricket Stadium pitch tells a captivating story for bowlers with two distinct performances. Initially, the pacers are in the spotlight and use the momentum of the new ball, especially in evening games under floodlights. However, as the game progresses and the ball loses its luster, the spinners take the lead and exploit conditions that increasingly suit their skills. Batters face a daunting challenge when it comes to accruing runs as the pitch subtly steers the game toward a conservative scoring scenario.
Weather forecast for Lucknow:
The weather forecast calls for near-perfect conditions for the game. Despite a slight cloud cover, there is no chance of rain. The temperatures remain pleasant at around 42 degrees Celsius. Humidity is expected to be low (around 17%), ensuring a comfortable experience for spectators. A gentle breeze of 19 kilometers per hour creates a pleasant atmosphere.
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Squad:
Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul (c), Ayush Badoni, Quinton de Kock (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Nicholas Pooran (vc), Ashton Turner, Krishnappa Gowtham, Deepak Hooda, Arshin Kulkarni, Prerak Mankad, Kyle Mayers, Krunal Pandya, Marcus Stoinis, David Willey, Arshad Khan, Shamar Joseph, Amit Mishra, Mohsin Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ravi Bishnoi, Shivam Mavi, Manimaran Siddharth, Mayank Yadav, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Singh, Shamar Joseph
Kolkata Knight Riders: Philip Salt (week), Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Sunil Narine, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Varun ChakrabortyManish Pandey, Srikar Bharat, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Anukul Roy, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Chetan Sakariya, Sherfane Rutherford, Vaibhav Arora, Dushmantha Chameera, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Sakib Hussain, Suyash Sharma