The Wankhede Stadium is one of the most popularised stadiums in India, having hosted more than 100 T20 games. Wankhede Stadium has hosted two IPL finals and a World Cup Final in 2011. The Wankhede Stadium has a sitting capacity of 33,006. The Pitch at Wankhede Stadium is built with red soil, which is known for its pace and bounce.
The fans will finally witness the IPL action where Mumbai Indians will take on Kolkata Knight Riders. Wankhede Stadium will be hosting 7 matches in IPL 2025.
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Pitch Report
The Pitch at Wankhede is made with Red soil which has bounce in it that helps fast bowlers to pick up wickets with odd bouncers. The pitch is historically a batting-friendly wicket as batters can trust the bounce of the ball on this wicket and play their shots easily. The average first-inning score in a total of 116 matches is 170, and the average second-inning score is 160.
Chasing on this ground is comparatively easier than batting first as the chasing side has won 62 matches out of 116 matches played here, the batting first team could manage to win 54 matches. Overall, this ground has small boundaries and pace and bounce in it, which makes it a batting-friendly wicket.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Stadium Name | Wankhede Stadium |
| City | Mumbai |
| Country | India |
| First IPL Match Played | 20 April 2008 |
| Last T20 (IPL) Match Played | 17 May 2024 |
| Total IPL Matches Played | 116 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 54 (46.55%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 62 (53.45%) |
| Matches Won After Winning Toss | 60 (51.72%) |
| Matches Won After Losing Toss | 56 (48.28%) |
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) |
Records at Wankhede Stadium in IPL
| Record Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Highest Individual Innings | 133* – AB de Villiers (Royal Challengers Bangalore) vs Mumbai Indians (10 May 2015) |
| Best Bowling Figures | 5/18 – Harbhajan Singh (MI) vs Chennai Super Kings (22 April 2011) 5/18 – Wanindu Hasaranga (RCB) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (08 May 2022) |
| Highest Team Total | 235/1 – Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians (10 May 2015) |
| Lowest Team Total | 67 – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians (16 May 2008) |
| Highest Successful Chase | 214/4 – Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals (30 April 2023) |
Pitch Behavior & Averages
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Average Score (Batting 1st) | 170.16 |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 27.28 |
| Average Runs per Over | 8.55 |
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly with good bounce; assists pacers early, spinners later |
| Dew Factor | High dew expected in evening matches; chasing becomes easier |
| Weather Conditions | Clear skies, temperature: 27°C to 33°C, humidity levels high |
| Average 1st Innings Score | Around 170+ runs |
| Winning Strategy | Win toss and bowl first (especially for night matches) |
Learn more: Wankhede Stadium IPL Records Team Wise
The weather in Mumbai will range around 30-33°C during the match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders on March 31, 2025. The shift in humidity is expected to be minimal as it will be around 32% during the evening when the match starts. There will be less chance of rain, but dew will settle down during the second innings, making it hard to grip the ball and defend the total. Overall, the weather is nice, welcoming both IPL teams and spectators to watch an uninterrupted match.
FAQs
Is Wankhede Stadium batting or bowling pitch?
The pitch of Wankhede Stadium is historically a batting-friendly pitch, favoring the batter due to its small boundaries. However, the Fast bowler always remains in the game due to the pace and bounce on this pitch. Chasing is favorable in night games on Wankhede as dew makes it hard to defend.
Who is the best player in Wankhede Stadium?
Rohit Sharma is the best player at Wankhede Stadium in IPL scoring 2233 at an average of 33.83.
What is the best score in IPL in Wankhede Stadium?
The Highest team total in IPL at Wankhede Stadium was 235/1 by Royal Challengers Bangalore against Mumbai Indians in 2015. The highest individual score at Wankhede in IPL is 133* by Ab De Villiers against Mumbai Indians in the same match where RCB scored 235/1 on May 10, 2015.
What is the average score in Wankhede Stadium?
The average first and second-innings scores on Wankhede Stadium are 170 and 160 in 111 IPL matches played in Mumbai.
