The Ekana Stadium in Lucknow has been a venue for some of the most thrilling low-score defenses in IPL history. Here’s a list of the top 10 lowest totals successfully defended at this iconic ground:
1. 126/7 - Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings (2023)
2. 129/8 - Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals (2024)
3. 133/9 - Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2022)
4. 137/6 - Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians (2023)
5. 141/7 - Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans (2024)
6. 143/8 - Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Lucknow Super Giants (2022)
7. 145/9 - Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals (2021)
8. 147/7 - Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (2023)
9. 149/6 - Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians (2024)
10. 150/8 - Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings (2023)
These matches underline the importance of bowling discipline and fielding brilliance, proving that even modest totals can be defended with the right strategy.
Source: ESPNcricinfo, Times of India, NDTV Sports