Ekana Cricket Stadium: Complete IPL Statistical Record (2022–2024)
BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium joined the IPL venue rotation in 2022 alongside Narendra Modi Stadium as the two new venues for the two expansion franchises. In three seasons, it has hosted 21 home matches and 42 total IPL fixtures, establishing statistical patterns that distinguish it from every other venue in the competition.
Complete Venue Statistics (IPL 2022–2024)
| Category | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total matches | 42 |
| Average first innings score | 172 |
| Average second innings score | 158 |
| Highest team total | 211/4 (LSG vs DC, 2022) |
| Lowest team total | 101 (LSG vs KKR, 2023) |
| Highest individual score | 103* (KL Rahul, 2022) |
| Best bowling figures | 4/17 (Anrich Nortje, 2023) |
| Toss — bowl first % | 52% |
| Chasing win rate | 53% |
| Average powerplay score | 53.8 |
| Average death-over run rate | 10.4 |
All-Time Batting Records at Ekana Stadium (IPL)
| Rank | Player | Team | Innings | Runs | Average | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rishabh Pant | LSG | 16 | 512 | 36.6 | 128.3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2 | Nicholas Pooran | LSG | 14 | 498 | 41.5 | 142.9 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | Nicholas Pooran | LSG | 12 | 318 | 29.8 | 158.0 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 | Marcus Stoinis | LSG | 13 | 364 | 33.1 | 151.2 | 0 | 3 |
| 5 | Virat Kohli | RCB | 4 | 187 | 46.8 | 148.4 | 0 | 2 |
Century Scores at Ekana Stadium:
| Score | Batsman | vs | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103* | KL Rahul | Mumbai Indians | 2022 |
Only one IPL century has been scored at Ekana — Rishabh Pant's 103* in LSG's inaugural home season, the first hundred scored at the venue in any format.
All-Time Bowling Records at Ekana Stadium (IPL)
| Rank | Bowler | Team | Matches | Wickets | Economy | Average | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wanindu Hasaranga | LSG | 16 | 22 | 7.4 | 19.1 | 3/16 |
| 2 | Mohsin Khan | LSG | 13 | 19 | 7.8 | 18.4 | 3/14 |
| 3 | Avesh Khan | LSG | 14 | 18 | 8.2 | 20.6 | 3/21 |
| 4 | Anrich Nortje | LSG | 7 | 13 | 8.6 | 17.2 | 4/17 |
| 5 | Krunal Pandya | LSG | 12 | 14 | 8.1 | 22.1 | 3/24 |
Anrich Nortje's 4/17 in 2023 represents the best bowling figures at Ekana Stadium in IPL history. His 151+ km/h pace on a moisture-affected surface in that match was described as the most unplayable pace spell the venue has seen.
Phase-by-Phase Analysis at Ekana
| Phase | Avg Run Rate | Wickets/10 Overs | Spin Economy | Pace Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay (1–6) | 8.7 | 2.2 | 7.9 | 8.4 |
| Middle (7–15) | 8.3 | 2.7 | 7.6 | 8.9 |
| Death (16–20) | 10.4 | 2.9 | 9.8 | 10.1 |
The middle overs are the most wicket-productive phase at Ekana — 2.7 wickets per 10 overs — reflecting the clay-soil grip that develops from over 9 onward. Spin is most effective in the middle overs (economy 7.6), while pace takes over in the death overs.
LSG Home vs Away Performance Comparison
| Metric | At Ekana | Away |
|---|---|---|
| Batting avg | 29.1 | 27.4 |
| SR | 136.4 | 132.8 |
| Bowling economy | 8.0 | 8.7 |
| Win rate | 52.4% | 47.6% |
LSG performs modestly better at home across all metrics — but the home advantage is smaller than at most IPL venues, reflecting Ekana's balanced conditions that provide less structural home advantage than spin-extreme (Chepauk) or pace-extreme (Mohali) venues.
Visiting Teams' Records at Ekana Stadium
| Team | Matches | Wins | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSK | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
| MI | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| RCB | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| KKR | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| GT | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| RR | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| DC | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| SRH | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| PBKS | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
KKR's 75% visiting win rate at Ekana is the highest of any visiting team. KKR's spin-heavy attack (Narine, Varun) has consistently exploited the clay-soil middle overs against LSG's batting, while their batting order (strong against spin) has managed Wanindu Hasaranga effectively in away chases.
Partnership Records at Ekana Stadium
| Stand | Wicket | Players | vs | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168 (1st wkt) | Opening | Nicholas Pooran + Rahul | MI | 2022 |
| 141 (3rd wkt) | Middle | Stoinis + Pooran | GT | 2023 |
| 118 (2nd wkt) | Second | Gayle + Kohli* | n/a | (no Gayle at LSG) |
The highest partnership at Ekana is the 168-run opening stand by Nicholas Pooran and Rahul against MI in 2022 — a platform that set the first century score at the venue (Rahul's 103*) and defined LSG's home-conditions batting ideal.
FAQ
Q: Will Ekana Stadium host IPL 2026 playoff matches?
A: As of March 2026, the IPL 2026 playoff venue schedule has not been released by the BCCI. Ekana has not hosted IPL playoff matches in its first three seasons — playoff fixtures have predominantly been allocated to Wankhede, Chepauk, Eden Gardens, and Narendra Modi Stadium due to their larger capacities and longer IPL history.
Q: What is the most common match outcome pattern at Ekana — high-scoring or low-scoring?
A: Ekana produces a near-equal distribution: 48% of matches have first-innings totals above 175, and 52% fall below 175 — the most balanced distribution of any IPL venue. This reflects the pitch's balanced characteristics that do not systematically push totals in either extreme direction.
Q: Has any bowler defended Ekana's lowest total (128) successfully?
A: In the 2023 match where LSG successfully defended 128 against MI (their lowest successful defence at home), Wanindu Hasaranga's 3/19 and Avesh Khan's 2/22 were the bowling anchors. That match was played on a surface with unusual moisture retention following overnight rain — conditions that do not typify Ekana but produced a low-scoring rarity.
Q: How has Ekana's pitch evolved since 2022?
A: The first season (2022) saw pitches prepared with more moisture retention — producing lower first-innings averages (164 that season) and more middle-overs seam movement. By 2023–2024, pitch preparation shifted to drier, harder surfaces that raised the first-innings average to 178. The groundstaff's understanding of how to optimise LSG's spin-bowling advantage (drier surfaces improve Wanindu Hasaranga's grip) has influenced this evolution.
Q: What happens at Ekana when both teams have strong spin attacks?
A: Matches where both teams field two quality spinners at Ekana produce the lowest average scores at the venue (first innings avg: 159 in 8 such matches). The clay-soil middle-overs advantage is shared equally, producing a low-scoring tactical contest dominated by the bowling units. High-pace teams facing strong-spin opposing attacks are at the most significant disadvantage in these conditions.