The IPL 2025 match today is between Lucknow Super Giants and Sunrisers Hyderabad. This match will be played at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium. For Sunrisers Hyderabad, who have already been eliminated from the IPL, this game does not hold much significance. However, for Lucknow Super Giants, led by captain Rishabh Pant, this match is a do-or-die situation. If Lucknow wants to stay in the race for the playoffs, they must win this match at all costs. Currently, Lucknow Super Giants are placed seventh on the points table with 10 points from 11 matches.
Let’s look at the pitch report of Ekana Stadium.
Pitch Conditions: The Ekana Stadium pitch is generally considered a low-scoring wicket. It tends to be slow and does not offer much bounce. Usually, a total between 180 and 190 runs is considered competitive here. Teams winning the toss at this home ground often prefer to bowl first, mainly because dew in the night plays a significant role.
Weather Forecast: Currently, Uttar Pradesh is experiencing intense heat, and Lucknow is no exception. According to the weather department, today’s temperature in Lucknow is expected to be around 38°C, dropping to about 33°C by night. Humidity during the match is forecasted to range between 31% and 46%. There is no chance of rain, and the sky is expected to remain clear.
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Statistical Overview: A total of 19 IPL matches have been played at Ekana Stadium so far. Teams batting first have won 8 times, while teams batting second have won 10 times. One match ended with no result. The average first innings score here is 168 runs. The highest team total recorded is 235, and the lowest is 108 runs.