Pitch Analysis
The pitch at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow often presents a surface that rewards calculated batting and disciplined bowling.
Early on, pacers enjoy a hint of swing and bounce, but as the innings unfolds, stroke-makers find rhythm on this even-paced wicket.
Spinners tend to come into play during the middle overs, especially when the surface begins to slow down slightly.
Dew usually drifts in later, offering chasing sides a clear advantage.
The average first-innings score here hovers around 187, making it a ground where teams aim to post competitive totals rather than explosive ones.
