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It’s crunch time in Lucknow! India walked into the Ekana Stadium with a 2-1 lead and it was a perfect opportunity to end the game Five-match T20I series Here it is, with the South African team fighting with their backs against the odds to secure the final showdown.
India are riding high after a gritty, fast-paced victory in Dharamshala and cricket lovers know how tough it is to beat them at home. The South African batsmen looked shaky against India’s attack and if they slip up again on Wednesday (December 17), the series will be over. The big question is: can they handle Ashdeep’s swing and Hardik’s all-round game? With the Lucknow pitch likely to provide some grip, Varun Chakravarty and Kuldeep Yadav are expected to be key weapons. If they can tie down Aiden Markram and Devalde Brewis, India may well lift the trophy at Ekana.
Ekana Cricket Ground Pitch Report
The fourth T20I between India and South Africa is expected to be played at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on what is typically a slow, spin-assisted pitch with a challenging free-flowing stroke play and a total of around 170 runs usually won.
The venue’s black soil surface is known for its low bounce and sharp grip, creating a two-pace track that can be very testing for batsmen, especially in the early stages. Players often need time to adapt before switching gears, and bowlers who rely on change – spinners and seamers who use cutters and slower deliveries – can be effective in the middle and final stages.
Ekana Cricket Stadium T20I Statistics and Records
- Total games played: 9
- Matches won by batting first: 5
- First to win the bowling game: 4
- Average score in first game: 151
- Average score in second game: 126
- Highest overall record: 199/2 (20 overs) India vs Sri Lanka
- Lowest total recorded: 99/8 (20 overs) New Zealand vs India
- Chasing the highest score: South Africa Women’s Football Team vs India Women’s Football Team 159/4 (20 Overs)
- Defensive lowest score: 156/8 (20 overs) Afghanistan vs West Indies
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