LSG vs RCB, IPL 2023 Match 43: BRSABV Ekana Stadium Lucknow Pitch Report and Weather Forecast

KL Rahul-led LSG head into the match on the back of their fifth win of this season, while RCB led by Virat Kohli are fresh from their fourth loss of the campaign. LSG has won 5 in 8, whereas RCB has won 4 of 8.

Now, the last season debutants will clash at the BRSABV Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, which will host it’s fifth match of the season. LSG has won against Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, but suffered defeats to Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans at the venue.

Ahead of LSG vs RCB 2023 meeting at the BRSABV Ekana Stadium, we take a look at the pitch report and weather forecast for the day as some parts of the country have received summer showers.

Lucknow weather forecast on Monday, May 1

There is prediction of rain for most parts of the day, but according to AccuWeather, it will be only cloudy during the playing hours. There may be delay in the start, but there may still be a truncated match on the cards between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

BRSABV Ekana Stadium Pitch Report

The Ekana has provided a mixture of surfaces as the first match saw a high-scoring affair which saw pacers dominate, while the next three were a struggle for run-scoring with both slower bowlers and quicker bowlers finding success.

The average score batting first in IPL at the venue is 152. The teams batting first have won twice and team chasing has won twice so far here. While chasing has been tough here, with the sketchy weather around, captains may be tempted to bowl first.

The first match of 2023 season saw the hosts dominate with the bat, riding on a quick-fire 73 by Kyle Mayers to set up a total of 193, while Mark Wood ran through the DC batting line-up as they sealed a 50-run win.

In the second match, LSG spin dominated to restrict SRH to just 121 as Krunal Pandya, who had finished with figures of 3 for 18, helped in the run-chase with a 23-ball 34 to seal a 5-wicket win.

In the third match, PBKS pacers shined to restrict LSG to 159 despite Rahul’s fifty and chased down the target in the final over, riding on Sikandar Raza fifty and a Shahrukh Khan cameo, to seal a 2-wicket win.

In the fourth and most recent match, LSG bowlers restricted GT to 135/6, but their batters made a mess of the run chase, falling short of the paltry target by 7 runs in the end.

BRSABV Ekana Stadium IPL stats and record

Matches: 4

Batting First Won: 2

Chasing Won: 2

Highest Total: 193/6 by LSG vs DC in 2023

Highest Run Chase: 161/8 by PBKS vs LSG in 2023

Lowest Total: 121/8 by SRH vs LSG in 2023

Lowest Total Defended: 135/6 by GT vs LSG in 2023

Average 1st Innings Score: 152

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LSG Record in BRSABV Ekana Stadium

LSG Played: 4

LSG Won: 2

LSG Lost: 2

LSG Won Batting First: 1

LSG Won Chasing: 1

LSG Highest Total: 193

LSG Lowest Total: 128