Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground Lucknow: Stats, Records, and Ground Facts

The Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground is a secondary cricket ground located within the Ekana Sports City complex in Lucknow, India. Its full official name is Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium B.

It hosts domestic T20 matches and operates strictly as a neutral venue, with no home or away team designated to it.

What Is the Ekana B Ground?

The Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground sits within the same sports complex as the main Ekana International Cricket Stadium but functions as a separate, smaller facility.

It does not have floodlights, which limits its use to daytime fixtures. Since its first recorded match in November 2021, it has been used exclusively for domestic T20 competitions.

What's often overlooked is that this ground has never hosted a home team in any of its 24 recorded matches.

Every single match played here has been a neutral fixture, which is fairly unusual for a ground of this size and usage frequency.

Quick Facts: Ekana B Ground at a Glance

Ekana B Ground vs. Ekana Main Stadium

The two grounds share a complex but serve very different purposes. According to Wikipedia, the main Ekana stadium is a 50,000-capacity international venue that opened in 2017, with floodlights, hosting Test matches, ODIs, and T20 Internationals.

The B Ground, by contrast, is a domestic-only facility without floodlights, used primarily for state-level T20 tournaments.

Comparison Table: B Ground vs. Main Stadium

The difference in purpose is clear. Teams that play at the B Ground are not representing Lucknow or Uttar Pradesh in a home context.

They are essentially playing on shared, neutral ground, which affects team selection, crowd dynamics, and match atmosphere.

Pitch and Playing Conditions at Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground

This is where the data tells an interesting story. Pacers have taken 189 wickets at this ground compared to spinners' 118, giving pace bowlers a 61.56% share of all wickets. That is a meaningful number.

At first glance, Lucknow's conditions might suggest spin-friendly surfaces, given the city's typically dry climate. But the B Ground's numbers point in the other direction. Teams playing here would be well-advised to prioritize seam and swing options in their bowling lineup.

In practice, teams competing in state-level T20 tournaments commonly report that daytime fixtures at grounds without floodlights produce harder, bouncier surfaces early on, which tends to favor pace over spin in the first innings.

Pace vs. Spin Wicket Breakdown

Batting First vs. Batting Second

The average first innings score sits at 158, while the average second innings score drops to 131. That 27-run gap is significant in T20 cricket. Teams batting first have won 13 out of 24 matches, compared to 11 wins for teams chasing.

In practice, teams at this venue tend to set totals rather than chase them, and the data backs that instinct up reasonably well.

Complete Match Records and Statistics at Ekana B Ground

Overall Match Summary

Batting Records at Ekana B Ground

The most productive batsman at this venue is Amandeep Khare with 231 runs. The highest individual score belongs to Rohan Kunnummal, who hit an unbeaten 121 against Odisha in November 2025.

Centurions at Ekana B Ground

Three centuries in a short stretch of matches at the same venue is notable. All three came in late 2025, suggesting conditions during that period were particularly favorable for batting.

Bowling Records at Ekana B Ground

KM Asif leads the wicket-takers list with 10 wickets at this ground. The best single-match bowling figure is 5/21, taken by Rajesh Mohanty against Chhattisgarh.

Five-Wicket Hauls at Ekana B Ground

Interestingly, all three five-wicket hauls came within a three-day window in December 2025, pointing to a surface that was offering more to bowlers during that specific phase of the tournament.

Team-Wise Performance at Ekana B Ground

Team Records Table

Odisha has played the most matches here (8) and sits at an even 50% win rate. Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra have perfect records but with fewer matches played.

Recent Matches at Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground

Last 5 Match Results

What Format of Cricket Is Played at Ekana B Ground?

Only domestic T20 cricket has been played at the Ekana B Ground since it opened for competitive fixtures. There is no record of ODI or Test matches at this ground. It is not listed as an international venue.

The ground has been used for state-level T20 tournaments involving teams from across India. The primary domestic T20 tournament in India at this level is the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

As noted by Wikipedia, the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is the BCCI's premier domestic T20 competition, featuring 38 state and regional teams, and has been running since the 2006-07 season.

Given the absence of floodlights at the B Ground, all matches are played during daylight hours only.

Conclusion

The Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground is a neutral domestic T20 venue in Lucknow with 24 completed matches since 2021. It favors pace bowling, with pacers taking over 61% of wickets. Teams batting first hold a slight edge.

Odisha has played the most matches here, and the ground has produced three centuries and three five-wicket hauls in recent tournaments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the full official name of Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground?

The full official name is Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium B, located in Lucknow, India.

Does the Ekana B Ground have floodlights?

No. The Ekana B Ground does not have floodlights. All matches at this ground are played during daytime hours only.

When was the first match played at Ekana B Ground?

The first recorded match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground was on November 4, 2021, when Odisha beat Goa by 4 wickets.

Which team has won the most matches at Ekana B Ground?

Odisha has played the most matches at this venue (8) and holds the record for most wins with 4 victories.

Is Ekana B Ground used for international cricket?

No. The Ekana B Ground is used only for domestic T20 cricket. International matches are held at the main Ekana International Cricket Stadium.