SA vs AUS Ground Dimensions, Pitch Report and Entry Gates details are discussed below. When South Africa plays Australia in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 match on Thursday at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, the goal is to keep up its winning streak.
Australia lost their initial match against India, but South Africa defeated Sri Lanka handily before traveling here.
SA vs AUS Entry Gates
There are 25 entry points to the stands in addition to the five main entrance gates. Player and VIP access is usually limited to Gate No. 3. Unusually for Indian stadiums, there is a peripheral road encircling the main arena, making it easy to access by vehicle and bus. On major match days, though, crowd control will be essential to keeping the corridor open to cars. There are 500 parking spaces available in various locations for both two- and four-wheelers.
Buses travel to the main connecting road, Amar Shaheed Path, even though there is no metro connection to the stadium in Lucknow. On game days, shuttle services and e-rickshaws are also taken into account for fan movement. Delays at security checks were a problem for reporters during the Indian Premier League since others staying at Sportz City would use the same entrances to access the facilities. There will be more skilled and knowledgeable security for the World Cup, and plans are also anticipated to ensure that supporters may enter and exit with ease.
“In Lucknow, metro connectivity to Ekana is planned for the second phase. We’ve been considering building a 45-meter lane around the stadium specifically to aid with traffic on matchdays. The only road in the area right now is Amar Shaheed Path, but ideally this one will be helpful. We will need the government’s assistance to address these parts of the match experience, according to Sinha.
SA vs AUS Seating Capacity
There can be about 50,000 spectators in the Ekana Stadium. 44,296 seats are positioned in the general stands on the east and west ends, with the remaining seats being distributed among the hospitality areas on the north and south ends.
Of these, approximately 3,390 seats are set aside for semi-hospitality (open President’s Stand) areas, and 2,716 seats are earmarked for closed hospitality spaces. Crucially, there are neither sight screens nor pillars, guaranteeing an unhindered view for every spectator at Ekana.
SA vs AUS Boundary Length
When compared to most other venues in the nation, the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow is the third-largest stadium in India and the sixth-largest stadium worldwide. It also has a comparatively larger border.
Compared to all other stadiums in India, this one has the longest straight boundaries.
The straight borders measure more than 75 yards, while the square and straight boundary lengths are more than 70 yards from the center pitch.
At this ground, batters will have to work hard to pile up runs; unlike most Indian venues, towering shots clearing the infield might not rocket away towards the boundary.
SA vs AUS Pitch Report
After a low-scoring T20I against New Zealand, Hardik Pandya criticized the Ekana Stadium pitch, calling it a “shocker.” This caused the field to come under criticism. Sanjeev Agarwal then took over as curator in place of Surendra Yadav. The surface got major renovations following the 2023 Indian Premier League season.
Images of the entire center being excavated went viral on social media, exposing the buildup of salt. Over the course of 14 days, Agarwal used terreplex, a harmless acid, to change the pH of the soil and dissolve calcified deposits. Three layers make up the pitch: a coarse soil base, an intermediate layer, and an eight-inch layer of cricketing soil on top. Some venues use sand, while others choose to use clay.
