The 13th edition of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will officially embark on October 5, with a clash between England and New Zealand. The marquee 50-over global competition is set to occur amid a 45-day window, with the final scheduled on November 19. As many as ten distinguished national teams will mark their participation in the fast-approaching World Cup 2023, which will feature the country of India as its host.

The eminent Ekana Cricket Stadium of Lucknow is assigned to host as many as five fixtures in the enthralling World Cup edition 2023. On October 12, a fierce faceoff between Australia and South Africa will be the first affair occurring in Lucknow during the 50-over competition. Ekana Cricket Stadium, going forward, will formally conduct the high-profile World Cup match between India and England as well. 

Ekana Cricket Stadium Lucknow Fixtures In World Cup 2023 (Weather):

• October 12 – Australia vs South Africa, Match 10 – Lucknow

(Hazy, D/N temperature – 35/22°C, Rain possibility – 1%)

• October 16 – Australia vs Sri Lanka, Match 14 – Lucknow

(Sunny, D/N temperature – 38/23°C, Rain possibility – 1%)

• October 21 – Netherlands vs Sri Lanka, Match 19 – Lucknow

(Sunny, D/N temperature – 33/19°C, Rain possibility – 20%)

• October 29 – India vs England, Match 29 – Lucknow

(Sunny, D/N temperature – 32/20°C, Rain possibility – 20%)

• November 3 – Netherlands vs Afghanistan, Match 34 – Lucknow

(Sunny, D/N temperature – 32/16°C, Rain possibility – 20%)

(Weather Forecast by AccuWeather)

Ekana Cricket Stadium Lucknow Pitch Report For World Cup 2023:

During the last few white-ball fixtures, Lucknow’s Ekana Cricket Stadium has witnessed sheer domination of spin bowlers. The newly-constructed venue in Lucknow has offered rank turners in recent times, producing consecutive low-scoring affairs in limited-overs cricket. 

The square comprising pitches at the Ekana, however, was refurbished ahead of the World Cup 2023. The venue will showcase fresh surfaces during the World Cup fixtures which are likely to assist the batters substantially more. Expect a fair contest between bat and ball in the upcoming matches in Lucknow.

Ekana Cricket Stadium Lucknow Record (One-Day Internationals):

• Total matches played: 04
• Matches won by the team batting first: 02
• Matches won by the team batting second: 02
• Average first innings total: 188
• Highest total: West Indies – 253/5 vs Afghanistan
• Lowest total: Afghanistan – 194/10 vs West Indies