Pitch Analysis
At the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, the pitch usually offers a steady blend of assistance for both batters and bowlers.
Early in the innings, fast bowlers can exploit a hint of seam movement and bounce, but once the ball softens, batters settle in comfortably for stroke play.
Spinners often become influential in the middle overs as the surface tends to slow down slightly.
Dew in the latter stages can tilt the balance toward the chasing side.
With an average first-innings score of 190, teams aim to post challenging totals to stay competitive at this ground.