The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, commonly known as Ekana Stadium, is a modern cricket facility located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. With a seating capacity of 50,000, it stands as one of the premier venues for cricket in India. The stadium was renamed in honor of India’s former Prime Minister, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Essential Details About Ekana Stadium
Ekana Stadium, officially known as Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, is a state-of-the-art venue located in Lucknow, India. With a seating capacity of 50,000, it is one of the largest cricket stadiums in the country. The pitch offers a balanced contest, catering to both batsmen and bowlers, depending on match conditions. The stadium has hosted a variety of international and domestic games, including T20Is, ODIs, and Test matches. Equipped with modern facilities, Ekana Stadium is a prominent hub for cricket in India.
Learn about the capacity, home team, and other important information about BRSABV Ekana Stadium.
| Known as | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium and Ekana Stadium |
| Established in | 2017 |
| Association Name | Ekana Sportz City |
| Capacity | 50,000 |
| Home Team | Indian National Team, Lucknow Super Giants, Uttar Pradesh Cricket Team |
| Ends | North End and South End |
| Boundary Size | 70 m on average for straight boundaries 65 m on average for square boundaries |
| Time Zone | UTC/GMT +5:30 hours |
Venue History
BRSABV Ekana Stadium is a joint venture between Lucknow Development Authority and Ekana Sportz City.
- It was previously named Ekana Stadium, where Ekana means ‘Unity’ in Sanskrit.
- In 2018, it became the 52nd cricket stadium in India to host an international cricket match.
- In 2019, BCCI provided this venue as a home stadium to the Afghanistan Cricket Board for one year.
Unique Features of BRSABV Ekana Stadium
Some of the unique features of BRSABV Ekana Stadium are:
- The stadium has the longest straight boundaries in India.
- The stadium has VIP/VVIP lounges and 32 corporate boxes.
- This stadium is equipped with all the modern facilities like dressing rooms, ice baths, gym, and practice grounds.
BRSABV Ekana Stadium in the History of Cricket
- In 2018, Rohit Sharma became the first cricketer to score 4 centuries in T20 matches.
- Afghanistan hosted their home match against West Indies in 2019.
- This stadium hosted 7 home matches for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2023.
ICC World Cup 2023 Matches in BRSABV Ekana Stadium
Here is the information about the scheduled World Cup 2023 matches in BRSABV Ekana Stadium.
| Date | Match | Day |
| October 13 | Australia vs South Africa | Friday |
| October 16 | Australia vs Sri Lanka | Monday |
| October 21 | Netherlands vs Sri Lanka | Saturday |
| October 29 | India vs England | Sunday |
| November 3 | Netherlands vs Afghanistan | Friday |
ICC World Cup Tickets
BRSABV Ekana Stadium in Lucknow will host five matches in the ICC World Cup 2023 tournament. Here are some details for the tickets:
- Ticket Prices: 1000 to 15,000 ( it may vary; depending upon the match)
- Ticket Categories:
- East Stand Second Floor: 1000 approx.
- East Stand First Floor: 1500 approx.
- East Stand Ground Floor: 4000 approx.
- Hill A: 7000 approx.
- West Side Corporate Box: 13,000 approx.
- VIP Box: 15,000 approx.
- Platform for Purchasing Tickets: Bookmyshow, Paytm Insider, ICC official website, and Ticket counter at the stadium
How to Book ICC World Cup 2023 Tickets for BRSABV Ekana Stadium
You can book the tickets online by following these steps:
Step 1: Open the Book My Show app or go to the website. Register yourself on the app.
Step 2: Click on the cricket matches or ICC World Cup 2023 option.
Step 3: You will see the list of all the matches for the tournament on the screen.
Step 4: There are sorting options according to the venues, matches, and teams.
Step 5: Select the match you want to book tickets for and the number of tickets.
Step 6: Select the category of the ticket like stands, or VIP boxes, etc. and click the “Book” button.
Step 7: If there is a waiting for the tickets, then you will redirected to a queue to wait. You will receive your tickets on the app and e-mail after the confirmation.
Cricket Statistics of Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium
Test Matches
| Total matches | 1 |
| Matches won bowling first | 1 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 187 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 277 |
| Average 3rd Inns scores | 120 |
| Average 4th Inns scores | 33 |
| Highest total recorded | 277/10 (83.3 Ov) by WI vs AFG |
| Lowest total recorded | 120/10 (43.1 Ov) by AFG vs WI |
ODI Matches
| Total matches | 9 |
| Matches won batting first | 2 |
| Matches won bowling first | 7 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 219 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 212 |
| Highest total recorded | 269/3 (48.4 Ov) by RSAW vs INDW |
| Lowest total recorded | 157/10 (41 Ov) by RSAW vs INDW |
| Highest score chased | 269/3 (48.4 Ov) by RSAW vs INDW |
| Lowest score defended | 248/5 (50 Ov) by INDW vs RSAW |
T20 Matches
| Total matches | 9 |
| Matches won batting first | 5 |
| Matches won bowling first | 4 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 151 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 126 |
| Highest total recorded | 199/2 (20 Ov) by IND vs SL |
| Highest score chased | 159/4 (20 Ov) by RSAW vs INDW |
| Lowest score defended | 156/8 (20 Ov) by AFG vs WI |
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FAQs
Is BRSABV Ekana Stadium a Batting Paradise or a Bowler’s Haven?
BRSABV Ekana Stadium pitch assists spin bowlers with the swing and turns.
What is the seating capacity of BRSABV Ekana Stadium?
The seating capacity of BRSABV Ekana Stadium is 50,000.
What is the highest score in BRSABV Ekana Stadium Chase?
The highest score chased in BRSABV Ekana Stadium is ODI- 269/3 (48.4 Ov) by RSAW vs INDW and in T20- 159/4 (20 Ov) by RSAW vs INDW.
Which is the biggest stadium in India?
Currently, Narendra Modi Stadium is the biggest cricket stadium in India.
Who is the best bowler in BRSABV Ekana Stadium?
West Indian player Karim Janat holds the record for the most wickets taken at this stadium with 8 wickets.
What is the lowest total in BRSABV Ekana Stadium?
The lowest total recorded is Test- 120/10 (43.1 Ov) by AFG vs WI. In ODI -157/10 (41 Ov) by RSAW vs INDW, and in T20 – 99/10 by NZ vs IND.
What is the highest score in T20 history?
Afghanistan recorded the highest score in T20 when they totalled 278/3 against Ireland in February 2019.
Who is the best batsman at BRSABV Ekana Stadium in IPL?
S.D. Hope scored the most runs at BRSABV Ekana Stadium with 229 runs.