The Lucknow Super Giants highest team total Indian Premier League record is defined by the performance of visiting franchises at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. Kolkata Knight Riders hold the venue record with a score of 235/6, set on 5 May 2024.
The Ekana Stadium has hosted 29 IPL matches since its first game on 1 April 2023. Lucknow Super Giants are the most active team at the ground with 28 appearances, while the venue has also witnessed extreme individual performances including a five-wicket haul and a century.
Overview
The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, India, has established itself as a premier venue for the Indian Premier League since its inaugural T20 match in 2023. Over the period from 2023 to 2026, the stadium has hosted a total of 29 IPL matches, providing a consistent home ground for the franchise and attracting visiting teams across multiple seasons. The venue's first recorded match took place on 2023-04-01, with the most recent contest occurring on 2026-05-23, marking a span of nearly three years of competitive cricket at the ground.
Lucknow Super Giants dominate the hosting statistics at the Ekana Stadium, having played 28 of the 29 total matches held at the venue. This extensive usage underscores the stadium's role as the primary home ground for the franchise, offering a familiar environment for the team and its supporters. The high frequency of matches contributes to the venue's growing reputation within the IPL circuit, with the pitch and conditions becoming well-documented through repeated usage by both home and away sides.
What is the highest team total at Ekana Stadium?
The highest team total recorded at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium stands at 235/6. This record was set by Kolkata Knight Riders during their encounter with Lucknow Super Giants on 2024-05-05. The innings represents the peak scoring output among the 29 matches played at the venue between 2023-04-01 and 2026-05-23.
Kolkata Knight Riders achieved this total in a single IPL season, showcasing the scoring potential of the pitch in Lucknow. The 235/6 scoreline remains the benchmark for batting performances at this ground. No other team has surpassed this aggregate in the 28 matches hosted by Lucknow Super Giants or the single match involving other franchises.
The context of this high score highlights the competitive nature of IPL fixtures at Ekana Stadium. With 29 total matches recorded in the dataset, the 2024 contest stands out for its run-fest characteristics. The venue has seen a wide range of scores, contrasting sharply with the lowest team total of 1/2 by Lucknow Super Giants on 2026-04-26. This variance underscores the changing conditions and team dynamics over the three-year period from 2023 to 2026.
Individual contributions within the 235/6 total were significant, though the specific batting breakdown for that match is defined by the team aggregate in the primary record. The stadium has also witnessed other notable individual performances, such as RR Pant’s highest individual score of 118 on 2025-05-27. However, the team total of 235/6 by Kolkata Knight Riders remains the definitive record for the highest innings at the venue.
Lowest team total and individual records
The most extreme collapse in the venue's history occurred on 2026-04-26, when Lucknow Super Giants were reduced to 1/2 against Kolkata Knight Riders. This total of 1/2 stands as the lowest team score recorded at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium across 29 matches. The match took place during the IPL season, highlighting the volatility of T20 cricket at this ground. Such a low score contrasts sharply with the high-scoring nature of other encounters at the same venue.
Best bowling figures at the venue
Best bowling figures at the venue
The most dominant individual bowling performance recorded at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium belongs to MA Wood. On 2023-04-01, Wood claimed figures of 5/12, establishing the benchmark for strike rate and economy in a single innings at this ground. This performance occurred during the very first T20 match played at the venue, setting an immediate standard for visiting bowlers in the IPL.
Securing five wickets in a T20 innings is a rare feat, and achieving it with an economy rate of 12 runs per over underscores the efficiency of Wood's spell. The 12-run cost for five dismissals indicates that the opposition batting lineup was forced to rotate strike frequently while conceding wickets, often through dot balls or singles. Such a low run concession limits the middle-order batsmen's ability to accelerate, effectively stifling the chase or restricting the total in the first innings.
The impact of a 5/12 haul is typically decisive in T20 cricket. By removing half of the batting side for just 12 runs, the bowling team creates significant pressure on the remaining batsmen. This kind of performance can turn a competitive match into a one-sided contest, as the batting team is forced to take higher risks earlier in the innings to compensate for the lost wickets. Wood's achievement remains the gold standard for bowling excellence at this Lucknow venue.
How does Ekana Stadium compare to other IPL grounds?
The statistical profile of the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium presents a distinct contrast to the traditional norms observed across other Indian Premier League venues. With only 29 matches played between 2023-04-01 and 2026-05-23, the sample size is smaller than established grounds, yet the extremes recorded are significant. The highest team total of 235/6, set by Kolkata Knight Riders on 2024-05-05, places Ekana among the higher-scoring IPL venues. This total exceeds the averages seen at several historic grounds, indicating that the pitch can offer substantial rewards to batters when conditions align.
Conversely, the lowest team total recorded at the venue is 1/2, achieved by Lucknow Super Giants on 2026-04-26. This figure represents one of the most severe batting collapses in recent IPL history. The disparity between the highest and lowest totals highlights the volatility of conditions at this stadium. While some IPL grounds are known for consistent scoring patterns, Ekana has demonstrated the capacity for both explosive batting and sudden dismissals.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest team total at Ekana Stadium?
The highest team total at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium is 235/6, scored by Kolkata Knight Riders on 5 May 2024.
What is the lowest team total at Ekana Stadium?
The lowest team total recorded at the venue is 1/2, achieved by the Lucknow Super Giants on 26 April 2026.
Who has the highest individual batting score at Ekana Stadium?
RR Pant holds the record for the highest individual batting score at the venue with 118 runs, scored on 27 May 2025.
What are the best bowling figures at Ekana Stadium?
The best bowling figures at the venue are 5/12, bowled by MA Wood on 1 April 2023.
How many IPL matches have been played at Ekana Stadium?
A total of 29 IPL matches have been played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium as of 23 May 2026.
Summary
The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow has hosted 29 IPL matches since 2023. The venue record for the highest team total is 235/6 by Kolkata Knight Riders, while the lowest is 1/2 by Lucknow Super Giants. RR Pant scored the highest individual score of 118, and MA Wood recorded the best bowling figures of 5/12.
See also
- IPL Records at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
- IPL Records at the Wankhede Stadium
- List of Indian Premier League records and statistics
- IPL Records at JSCA International Stadium Complex
- List of IPL Cricket Grounds in India: Venue Usage and Records
- Varanasi Cricket Stadium: IPL Venue Profile and Records