The announcement has sparked excitement across the “City of Nawabs,” as fans look forward to witnessing top-tier international cricket action after a long gap. The clash between the reigning T20 world champions India and the Caribbean side is expected to draw a packed house and electrifying atmosphere.
The Ekana Stadium is set for a busy cricket calendar even before the marquee T20 fixture. Following the IPL season, Lucknow will also host the second One Day International between India national cricket team and Afghanistan national cricket team on June 17 as part of a three-match ODI series.
Additionally, the city has been allotted seven matches in the upcoming phase of the Indian Premier League, further cementing its status as a key venue in India’s cricketing circuit. Two fixtures had already been announced earlier, with the remaining matches now added to the schedule.
IPL Matches Scheduled in Lucknow (Ekana Stadium):
- April 1: Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals
- April 12: Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans
- April 22: Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals
- April 26: Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders
- May 7: Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- May 15: Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings
- May 23: Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings
With a packed schedule that includes IPL fixtures, an India–Afghanistan ODI, and the marquee India–West Indies T20, Lucknow is all set to emerge as a major hub of cricketing action in the coming months.
