Pitch Analysis
The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow presents a well-balanced track where both batters and bowlers have their moments.
The surface is generally hard with true bounce, allowing batters to play through the line with confidence.
New-ball bowlers can extract some movement early on, while spinners come into play as the pitch slows slightly in the middle overs.
Dew later in the evening often alters conditions drastically, offering an edge to teams chasing.
With an average first-innings score of 190, teams usually aim to set a competitive total upfront.
