-Vinay Kumar
The first match of the 3-match ODI series against South Africa will be played on Thursday, 6 October at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. But, there is a crisis of clouds looming over this match.
According to the estimates of the Meteorological Department, rain can hinder this match (IND vs SA ODI Series, 2022). On October 6, there is a possibility of rain throughout the day in Lucknow. In such a situation, this first match of the ODI series can be affected. It is worth noting that earlier in the year 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the T20I match played at the Ekana Stadium had to be canceled. Incidentally, that match was also to be played between India and South Africa.
According to the Ikana Stadium Management, the Ekana Stadium’s drainage system is state-of-the-art and rainwater can be removed from the ground within 30 minutes to make it playable. It is worth noting that if the match (South Africa on India Tour 2022) happens on Thursday, then the Indian men’s cricket team will play the first One Day International match at this ground. Let us remind you that before this Team India has played T20I matches against West Indies and Sri Lanka.
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pitch mood
The pitch of Ekana Stadium is considered helpful for the batsmen. The pitch here is made of black soil. The bowlers will also get good swing. Both seamers and spinners will be helped on this pitch. Fast bowlers can be of great help in the opening overs of the match. He can get extra swing on the track in the beginning.