Pitch analysis
Bharatra Tona Sribi Harivappayekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow offers a balanced track where both the batter and bowler have moments.
The surface is generally stiff with true bounce and allows the batter to play through the lines with confidence.
Newball bowlers can extract some movements early, but spinners will work when the pitch is slightly slower with a middle over.
Teams that often expose dew late in the evening often provide an edge to the team they chase.
The average first inning score is 190, and teams usually aim to advance a competitive total.