India and South Africa are all set to face each other in the 1st ODI at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Thursday.
While the men in blue will look to be ruthless after putting an end to the three-match T20I series with victory by 2-1, the Proteas, on the other hand, would want to perform way better in order to start on the three-match series on a high note.
Before we deep dive into all the action, here is everything you need to know about the venue
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Ekana Cricket Stadium is a decent pitch for the batters who are likely to score more runs after being stable for sometime.The pitch is expected to be in the favour of spinners at a latter stage.
Also Read: IND vs SA, 1st ODI: Weather report - What role will rain play in India vs South Africa match?
Will Toss Matter?
Only two T20Is have been played at this venue. The team batting first won the game once, and the team chasing won seven times. The team that will win the toss will want to opt to field first.
The Numbers Game - ODIs
Basic Stats
- Total matches played: 8
- Matches won batting first: 1
- Matches won bowling first: 7
Average Stats
- Average 1st Innings scores: 215
- Average 2nd Innings scores: 208
Score Stats
- Highest total recorded: 269/3 by SA-W vs IND-W
- Lowest total recorded: 157/10 by SA-W vs IND-W
- Highest score chased: 269/3 by SA-W vs IND-W
- Lowest score defended: 248/5 by IND-W vs SA-W
