Ekana Stadium IPL Records: Updated Stats and Records

The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow has become an important IPL venue since hosting its first match in 2023. It is the home ground of the Lucknow Super Giants and has produced a mix of low-scoring games, big chases and several outstanding individual performances.

The venue had hosted 22 IPL matches through the 2025 season. Seven more IPL matches were played there in 2026, taking the total to 29 IPL matches. The 2026 season also brought a new venue record for a Lucknow batter, with Mitchell Marsh moving to the top of the run-scoring list at Ekana.

Ekana Stadium IPL Records: The Complete Breakdown

Ekana Stadium is not simply a venue where low totals are common. Its conditions have changed from match to match, and the 2026 IPL season showed that clearly. Some games produced totals around 200, while others saw a team bowled out for less than 120.

Through the end of IPL 2026, 29 IPL matches have been played at the venue.Kolkata Knight Riders hold the highest team total with 235/6, while Lucknow Super Giants 108 all out against Royal Challengers Bengaluru remains the lowest completed innings.

IPL Records Overview: Ekana Stadium

Mark Wood 5/14 remains the best bowling performance at the ground.Rishabh Pant unbeaten 118 is still the highest individual score, while RCB 230/4 in 2025 is the highest successful chase at Ekana.

One point needs clarification about the lowest score IPL venue database can display 1/2 because Lucknow recorded that score in the Super Over against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2026. That was a Super Over rather than a normal 20-over innings, so the lowest completed IPL innings remains 108 all out by LSG in 2023.

Top 5 Run-Scorers in IPL at Ekana Stadium

The batting leaderboard changed after IPL 2026. Mitchell Marsh moved into first place after another productive season for Lucknow Super Giants.

The current venue records list Mitchell Marsh on 571 runs, followed by KL Rahul on 540 and Nicholas Pooran on 539. Ayush Badoni and Rishabh Pant complete the top five.

Mitchell Marsh Moves to the Top

Mitchell Marsh rise to the top of the Ekana run-scoring list is one of the major updates from IPL 2026.

He scored 111 from 56 balls against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on 7 May 2026, hitting nine fours and nine sixes. That innings helped LSG reach 209/3 in a rain-affected match.

Marsh then produced another attacking innings against Chennai Super Kings, scoring 90 from 38 balls on 15 May. He struck nine fours and seven sixes as LSG chased 188 in only 16.4 overs.

Those performances helped push his Ekana career tally to 571 runs.

KL Rahul Ekana Record

KL Rahul was previously the leading run-scorer at the venue, and he remains one of the most successful batters at the ground with 540 runs.

Rahul has represented both Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals in IPL matches at Ekana. His record therefore combines his performances for the two franchises rather than counting only his LSG innings.

Nicholas Pooran

Nicholas Pooran is just one run behind Rahul in the latest venue records, with 539 runs.

The West Indies batter has been an important part of LSG’s middle order at Ekana and has contributed several high-strike-rate innings at the venue. His aggressive style has also made him one of the ground’s leading six-hitters.

Ayush Badoni

Ayush Badoni has scored 452 IPL runs at Ekana, putting him fourth on the venue’s current run-scoring chart. His ability to score quickly in the middle and lower middle order has made him a regular part of LSG’s batting plans.

Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant has scored 379 runs at the venue, but his biggest contribution to the Ekana record book is his highest individual score.

Pant scored an unbeaten 118 from 61 balls against RCB in 2025, including 11 fours and eight sixes. It remains the highest individual IPL score at Ekana.

For more context on Lucknow’s major IPL totals, see our LSG highest score in IPL history .

Top 5 Wicket-Takers in IPL at Ekana Stadium

The bowling records have also changed as more matches have been played at the ground.

Ravi Bishnoi remains the leading wicket-taker at Ekana with 20 wickets. Mohsin Khan has 14, while Krunal Pandya and Yash Thakur have taken 13 and 12 respectively. Prince Yadav moved into the top five after the 2026 season.

These figures are venue career totals, so a player current franchise does not necessarily match the team for which all of their wickets were taken.

Ravi Bishnoi Venue Record

Ravi Bishnoi remains at the top of the bowling list with 20 wickets at Ekana.

His success is notable because he has bowled a large number of overs at the venue over several seasons.The current records show that he has bowled 65.3 overs at the ground, more than any other bowler.

Mohsin Khan 2026 Impact

Mohsin Khan added an important new entry to Ekana bowling history in 2026 when he produced a five-wicket haul against Kolkata Knight Riders.

He finished with 5/23 and played a major role in restricting KKR to 155/7. IPL official match report highlighted his five-wicket performance as one of the key moments of the match.

Best Bowling Figures at Ekana Stadium

Mark Wood still owns the best bowling figures in an IPL match at this venue.

Mark Wood 5/14 came in the very first IPL match at the venue on 1 April 2023. He took five wickets for only 14 runs as LSG defeated Delhi Capitals by 50 runs.

Mohsin Khan 5/23 in 2026 is now the second five-wicket haul recorded by an LSG bowler at the venue after Wood’s historic spell. LSG bowlers have also recorded five-wicket hauls through Yash Thakur and other performances at the venue.

Highest IPL Team Totals at Ekana Stadium

Kolkata Knight Riders still hold the overall record for the highest IPL score at Ekana.

KKR 235/6 against LSG on 5 May 2024 remains the highest team total at the ground. RCB 230/4 against LSG in 2025 is particularly important because it was a successful chase of 228.

LSG 209/3 against RCB in 2026 became the fifth-highest score in the current venue records. Mitchell Marsh scored 111 in that innings.

Lowest IPL Totals at Ekana Stadium

Ekana has also witnessed several batting collapses.

LSG 119 all out against Rajasthan Royals in April 2026 became the second-lowest completed innings in the venue IPL history. Rajasthan scored 159/6 and won by 40 runs.

The 108 all out from 2023 remains the lowest completed innings. RCB won that match by 18 runs after successfully defending 126.

Rishabh Pant Highest Individual Score at Ekana

Rishabh Pant owns the highest individual IPL score at the stadium.

In LSG final league match of IPL 2025, Pant scored an unbeaten 118 from 61 balls against RCB. He reached his century from 54 balls and finished with 11 fours and eight sixes.

LSG scored 227/3 in that innings, with Pant and Mitchell Marsh adding 152 runs together. RCB eventually chased the target by reaching 230/4 in 18.4 overs, so Pant record century came in a losing cause.

IPL 2026 Records at Ekana Stadium

The 2026 season added seven IPL matches to the venue record book.

The season included some very different types of matches. Delhi chased 142 against LSG in the opening game, Rajasthan bowled LSG out for 119 on 22 April, and KKR defeated LSG in a Super Over after both teams scored 155 in their 20 overs.

The biggest score of the 2026 season at Ekana was LSG 209/3 against RCB. A few days later, LSG chased 188 against Chennai Super Kings in only 16.4 overs. In the final IPL match hosted by the ground in 2026, Punjab Kings chased 197 and reached 200/3 in 18 overs.

Pitch Analysis: What Is Ekana Stadium Like for IPL Matches?

It is difficult to describe Ekana as a pitch that always behaves in the same way.

The 2026 IPL match records show that the surface can support both attacking batting and effective bowling. IPLmatch pages repeatedly classified the batting and bowling conditions as Fast & Bounce, while the April 1 match against Delhi was described as a flat-track batting surface with pace and spin assistance for bowlers.

That variation can be seen in the scorecards. LSG made 209/3 against RCB and 188/3 against CSK, but they were also dismissed for 119 against Rajasthan and 141 against Delhi.

So, rather than calling Ekana a purely slow or purely batting-friendly venue, it is more accurate to say that conditions can change according to the surface used and the match.

The venue also has different soil types across its square, which contributes to variation in how the ball behaves. A current venue study notes that some strips use black soil while others use red soil, producing different levels of grip, bounce and pace.

Batting vs Bowling at Ekana Stadium

The IPL record at Ekana does not show a one-sided picture.

Across 29 IPL matches, first-innings scoring has risen from the lower totals seen in the venue early seasons. A current ball-by-ball analysis puts the overall first-innings average at about 175, with 2026 alone producing an average of around 173.

The 2026 season also produced several scores around or above 200, showing that batters can score quickly when the surface allows them to play through the line of the ball.

At the same time, bowlers have produced some of the venue most memorable performances. Mark Wood 5/14, Yash Thakur five-wicket haul and Mohsin Khan 5/23 show that wickets remain available when bowlers use the conditions well.

Highest Successful Chase at Ekana Stadium

Royal Challengers Bengaluru hold the record for the highest successful IPL chase at Ekana.

LSG scored 227/3 in May 2025, led by Rishabh Pant’s unbeaten 118. RCB then chased the 228-run target and finished on 230/4 in 18.4 overs. Jitesh Sharma scored 85 not out from 33 balls and guided RCB across the line.

The match is important because it showed that a large target can be chased successfully at Ekana when the pitch offers enough pace and bounce for strokeplay.

LSG Home Record at Ekana Stadium

Ekana remains the home venue of Lucknow Super Giants, but the 2026 season was difficult for the franchise at the ground.

LSG lost their first four home matches of the 2026 season, including defeats against Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders. They then defeated RCB and CSK before losing to Punjab Kings in their final home match.

That sequence is useful when looking at the venue records because it shows that playing at home does not automatically guarantee better results. Conditions can change considerably from one match to another.

Conclusion

Ekana Stadium has developed a diverse IPL record since its first match in 2023. After the seven IPL matches played there in 2026, the venue has now hosted 29 IPL matches.

Kolkata Knight Riders still own the highest team total with 235/6, while LSG 108 all out remains the lowest completed innings. Mark Wood’s 5/14 is still the best bowling performance, and Rishabh Pant 118* remains the highest individual IPL score at the venue.

The biggest change from the older records is the batting leaderboard. Mitchell Marsh now leads with 571 runs, ahead of KL Rahul 540 and Nicholas Pooran 539. Ravi Bishnoi continues to lead the bowling charts with 20 wickets.

The 2026 season also showed why Ekana should not be described in only one way. The ground produced 209/3, 200/3 and 188/3 in some matches, but also saw totals of 141 and 119. The surface can therefore offer different challenges depending on the strip and match conditions.

For comparison with another major IPL ground, you can also read our Narendra Modi Stadium IPL records article.

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