Vajpayee ekana cricket stadium: Cricket News & Match Updates

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Justin Langer, the head coach of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), has stressed on advantage provided by home conditions as they eye their first win of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season 2024 with a dominant bowling attack against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 11 at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated LSG by 20 runs in the fourth match of the IPL on March 24. Electing to bat first, the Royals stormed to a competitive 193/4 in their 20 overs thanks to a 93-run partnership between skipper Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag. They came back strongly to restrict Lucknow Super Giants to 173/6 to start their IPL 2024 campaign on a winning note.

Langer reflected on LSG's first match, acknowledging the importance of shaking off initial rust and fostering camaraderie among players and support staff. With a renewed focus, LSG aim to establish their home ground as a dominant fortress, setting the stage for a successful campaign.   Read More...