IPL 2026
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report & Weather — LSG vs PBKS, IPL 2026 — 23 May 2026
LSG vs PBKS
· 07:30 PM IST
· Lucknow
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
LSG
VS
PBKS
Updated 23 May 2026, 11:38 AM
LIVE UPDATE
33.09°
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Temp
🌡 Temp 33.09°
💧 40%
🌧 20% rain
Match Weather Verdict
- Rain: 0% → Full match expected without any delays.
- Dew: None → Zero negative impact on bowling during the 2nd innings.
- Conditions: Hot and extremely dry, testing player hydration levels.
Toss Impact: Captains will likely bowl first, as chasing is historically preferred at this venue.
Weather Outlook — Match Day
Temperatures: Conditions will remain extremely hot during the match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. The temperature is expected to start around 39 degrees Celsius at the beginning of play before gradually dropping to 34 degrees later in the match.
Rain: Rain is highly unlikely to interrupt the match. Forecasts show a zero percent chance of precipitation throughout the game, ensuring a full contest without weather delays.
Wind: Moderate westerly winds will continue during the evening. Wind speeds are expected to begin around 17 km/h and gradually reduce to 11 km/h by late night.
Humidity: Humidity levels will stay very low during the match. They are expected to start around 15 percent in the evening and rise only to 22 percent later at night.
Weather Outlook — Match Day
RADAR INFO🌡️
33.09°C
Temp
💧
40%
Humidity
💨
8.05
Wind KM/H
☀️
20%
Rain Chance
Snapshot: Temp 33.09°C, humidity 40%, wind 8.05 km/h, rain signal 20%.
No major toss advantage observed from available data.
✓
Dew is unlikely to play any role at the Ekana Cricket Stadium
With humidity expected to peak at only 22 percent, conditions should remain dry throughout the match. The outfield and ball are likely to stay dry during the second innings, allowing bowlers to maintain better grip and control.
33.09°C
☀️
Clear
Next Radar Check: 07:15 PM IST
Swing & Seam Expectations
How the weather will influence the ball movement today
Swing chance
Low
The hot and dry evening conditions in Lucknow are unlikely to assist conventional swing bowling. Pacers may get slight movement with the new ball during the first few overs, but the lack of moisture in the atmosphere should prevent swing.
Seam movement
Low
The Ekana Cricket Stadium surface generally plays on the slower side. Fast bowlers are unlikely to receive much seam movement off the pitch and will rely more on cutters, slower deliveries, and pace variations to create pressure.
Ball condition
Likely to Become Dry and Scuffed
With low humidity and the abrasive outfield in play, the ball is likely to get rough quickly. The dry conditions should help fielders throw comfortably, while spinners are expected to maintain strong grip and control throughout the innings.
Key insight
Dry Conditions Could Favor Bowlers
The dry conditions in Lucknow are expected to significantly help bowlers, especially spinners and pace bowlers using variations. Spinners should comfortably grip the dry surface and extract turn, while fast bowlers can execute slower balls, cutters, and wide yorkers.
Impact timeline
0 – 6 overs
Fast bowlers are likely to attack with hard lengths and back-of-a-length deliveries while the new ball remains hard. The fresh surface could offer decent bounce early in the innings before the pitch gradually slows down.
7 – 15 overs
The middle overs may become challenging for batters. Spinners are expected to dominate this phase with the dry ball, using flight, turn, and pace variations to control the scoring rate and force mistakes.
16 – 20 overs
The middle overs may become challenging for batters. Spinners are expected to dominate this phase with the dry ball, using flight, turn, and pace variations to control the scoring rate and force mistakes.
Bottom line:
Death-over bowling could become easier under these dry conditions. Pacers should confidently use slower balls, cutters, and wide yorkers, while the absence of dew will help bowlers maintain accuracy and grip throughout the closing overs.
❓ FAQs — Match Day Weather
Will the wind help the bowlers?
The 11-17 km/h wind is unlikely to provide major swing assistance. However, it could occasionally affect high catches and lofted shots toward the longer boundaries.
Will dew affect the chase?
No, dew is unlikely to play any role in the match. With humidity expected to peak at only 22 percent, the ball should remain dry throughout the second innings.
Will there be any rain interruption?
Rain is highly unlikely during match hours. Forecasts predict clear skies and a zero percent chance of precipitation at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.
Will the pitch help spinners under these conditions?
Yes, the dry surface and lack of dew are expected to help spinners. They should get a better grip on the ball and use their variations more effectively.
Will the hot weather affect player performance?
Teams may rely heavily on hydration breaks and careful workload management during the match.
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