Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground

Women’s Premier League will make its inaugural stop at Lucknow’s Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium for an opening leg matchup between UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants in its leg one opener.

The state-of-the-art stadium aims to elevate sports standards in Uttar Pradesh. It boasts the longest straight boundaries among cricketing venues in India.

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Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground in Lucknow, India, offers an unparalleled cricketing experience. Its state-of-the-art design, innovation, grandeur and accessibility has made it one of the country’s most beloved venues – accessible via road or public transit; equipped with facilities specifically for fans – making this state-of-the-art stadium one of India’s top venues for cricket fans to experience cricket to its fullest.

The pitch at Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground is known to favour spinners, yet also provides assistance for batsmen during matches at this venue. As a result, every match at this ground offers an intriguing battle of skill between both sides as they adjust to changing conditions throughout a contest.

This match features high stakes as both teams look to secure their place in Qualifier 1. LSG is currently at the bottom of their league and requires a win to avoid relegation, with strong batting lineup but an inconsistent top order batting. Nat-Sciver Brunt and Chinelle Henry can hit big scores when necessary but consistency must improve across both batting lines. Meanwhile, LSG hopes that spinner Sophie Ecclestone and Deepti Sharma can help make an impactful difference on slower surfaces.

Boundaries

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Uttar Pradesh has quickly established itself as an integral component of national cricketing scene. Although more recently introduced than some more storied grounds, its modern infrastructure combined with traditional sporting values have already made an impressionful statement about itself – making this ground accessible via public transport and offering basic amenities an ideal venue for players and fans alike.

Ekana Stadium stands out as an unusually strategic venue in India due to its boundary dimensions, making it both challenging for reckless hitting and rewarding well-planned innings. Although not as expansive as M. Chinnaswamy in Bengaluru, its boundaries still give bowlers enough room to operate freely.

The pitch at UP Stadium has long been known for favouring spinners, often producing early turning and turning throughout a match. Furthermore, its dimensions provide it with a moderate slope allowing big hitters such as Chinelle Henry and Grace Harris – two players known for having success against spinners – to clear boundaries more easily. This could prove particularly advantageous at this venue for them.

Lights

The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium of Lucknow, India stands out as a state-of-the-art facility that seeks to elevate sports standards across Uttar Pradesh. Its design, grandeur and innovation have already established it as one of India’s finest stadiums; additionally it features ideal playing conditions and innovative lighting technology.

Lighting at a cricket stadium must provide spectators with clear visibility. This is particularly essential on the pitch, which requires high levels of illumination so players can clearly see where they’re heading. Furthermore, the lights should have low glare to avoid disrupting gameplay.

Recently, LED (Light Emitting Diode) stadium lights have increasingly replaced traditional metal halide and high pressure sodium fixtures, due to their reduced energy use and longer lifespan compared to mercury-vapor fixtures. Furthermore, LEDs produce less pollution, which reduces electricity costs further while being more environmentally friendly.

LED lights for cricket stadiums must have a high color rendering index (CRI) and display the true hue of the ball accurately. Furthermore, they should be designed to withstand weather conditions; indoor cricket stadium lights require an effective heat dissipation system as they’re typically installed on ceilings which may become damaged easily from wind gusts.

Seating capacity

The B ground of Ekana Cricket Stadium serves as home ground for Uttar Pradesh men’s and women’s cricket teams as well as IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants. Additionally, this ground serves as one of the most popular domestic venues with regular first-class and T20 matches taking place here. Additionally, its simple surroundings provide beautiful backdrop for young talent development; and its pitch tends to favor spinners leading to thrilling contests between bat and ball.

The Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground boasts a seating capacity of 50,000 and is the fifth-largest international cricket stadium in India. Formerly known as Ekana International Cricket Stadium, its name was changed in 2018 in honour of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and features an electrifying atmosphere during matches. The B ground can be found at Ekana Sportz City Gomti Nagar Ext location with an electric atmosphere during matches.

This modern stadium offers many attractive amenities, from comfortable seating and excellent food options to convenient location near public transportation and parking facilities. Furthermore, several high-profile domestic games have taken place here making it a thrilling place to watch a game despite some fans complaining of limited parking options or stringent regulations regarding belongings.