The Indian Premier League has seen some wild run-chases over the years but Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium, home to Lucknow Super Giants, flips the script when it comes to defending games.
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Something about Ekana makes it a bowler’s heaven. The pitch slows down and grips, giving spinners and pacers with variations the edge to protect even small totals.
As the new season has started, let’s take a look at the lowest totals defended at Ekana Stadium.
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What is the lowest total defended at Ekana in IPL history?
The top spot goes to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2023. They defended a tiny 126/9 against Lucknow Super Giants, thanks to Faf du Plessis digging in with 44 and tight bowling from all their bowlers that choked LSG to 108.
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Top 10 lowest totals defended at Ekana Stadium in Indian Premier League history
| Match Date | Defending Team | Total Defended | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2023 | RCB | 126/9 | LSG |
| 22 Apr 2023 | GT | 135/6 | LSG |
| 7 Apr 2024 | LSG | 163/5 | GT |
| 16 May 2023 | LSG | 177/3 | MI |
| 1 Apr 2023 | LSG | 193/6 | DC |
| 30 Mar 2024 | LSG | 199/8 | Punjab Kings |
| 5 May 2024 | KKR | 235/6 | LSG |