Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is one of the most iconic venue for IPL matches. Wankhare Stadium is known for its batting-friendly pitch which has provided us with many thrilling and exciting IPL matches, the stadium has witnessed some of the most incredible matches and performances including the 2011 World Cup win by India and the iconic six by MS Dhoni clinching the world cup for India after 28 years.
General Overview
Location: Mumbai, India
Capacity: 32,000
Established: 1974
Floodlights: Yes
Ends: Garware Pavilion End, Tata End
Curator: Sudhir Naik
Batting Records at Wankhare Stadium
Winning Stats at Wankhare Stadium
Matches Played: 118
1st Innings Wins: 54
2nd Innings Wins: 64
Win Percentage (Chasing): 54%
The stats clearly show that Wankhede favors chasing sides due to the dew factor and pitch conditions.
Bowling Records at Wankhare Stadium
Bowling Style Wickets:
Left Arm: 353 (1st Innings: 173, 2nd Innings: 180)
Right Arm: 964 (1st Innings: 492, 2nd Innings: 472)
Fielding Stats at Wankhare Stadium
| Catches: 965 (1st Innings: 499, 2nd Innings: 466) |
| Stumpings: 33 (1st Innings: 16, 2nd Innings: 17) |
| Run-Outs (Direct Throws): 46 |
Recent Matches at Wankhede Stadium
Key Highlights
High-Scoring Venue: Teams frequently cross the 200-run mark.
Chasing Advantage: Win % for chasing teams is 54%.
Balanced for Batters and Bowlers: Despite being batter-friendly, bowlers like spinners and medium pacers also perform their best here.
Wankhede Stadium continues to remain an IPL fortress because of its rich cricketing legacy which has produced some of the most intense matches which often creates an electrifying atmosphere here for the cricket fans. As a fan, we can always expect thrilling chases and record-breaking performances at this iconic venue.
