Wankhede Stadium

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400020

Wankhede Stadium

Description - 

Wankhede venue is an international cricket venue located in Mumbai, India. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) owns and operates the stadium, which serves as home to the Mumbai Indians, one of the most successful clubs in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The stadium also serves as the headquarters for the MCA, the BCCI, and the IPL. 

The Wankhede Stadium is noted for its enthusiastic crowd and electrifying atmosphere. It is a popular venue for cricket matches and other events, and is a must-see for any cricket lover in Mumbai.

Stadium Details - 

• Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Capacity: Around 33,000 spectators

• Established: 1974

• Home teams: * Indian national cricket team * Mumbai cricket team (Ranji Trophy) * Mumbai Indians (Indian Premier League)

• Named after: S.K. Wankhede, a former president of the Mumbai Cricket Association

• Known for: * Hosting various international matches, including Tests, ODIs, and T20s * Witnessing historic moments in cricket, such as Sachin Tendulkar's 200th and final Test match * Having a lively and passionate atmosphere during matches * Being a batsman-friendly pitch, especially in limited-overs formats, due to its short boundaries and good bounce

• Interesting fact: The stadium was built due to a dispute between two cricketing bodies in Mumbai, and it quickly became the city's main cricket venue.

 

Stadium's History -

  • Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai opened in 1974 and originally had a capacity of 45,000, which has been reduced to 32,000 after renovations.
     

  • The stadium hosted its first cricket Test match in 1974 during West Indies' tour of India, where Clive Lloyd scored an unbeaten 242.
     

  • India won its first Test on this ground against New Zealand two seasons later.
     

  • The first ODI match at Wankhede Stadium took place in January 1987 between India and Sri Lanka.
     

  • The stadium has ends named Garware Pavilion End and Tata End, along with stands dedicated to Indian cricketers like Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, and Vijay Merchant.
     

  • Wankhede Stadium was constructed in a record time of 11 months and 23 days at a cost of INR 1.87 crore.
     

  • In preparation for hosting the cricket World Cup final in 2011, the stadium underwent significant upgrades including the demolition and rebuilding of two stands and the upgrade of the remaining two stands.
     

  • Iconic moments at Wankhede Stadium include Ravi Shastri hitting six sixes in an over in the 1984-85 Ranji Trophy season and India winning the ODI World Cup in 2011 under MS Dhoni's captaincy.

Records at this Stadium - 

Test Matches:

  • Highest Total: 631 by India against England (2016/17 season)
  • Lowest Total: 62 by New Zealand against India (2021/22 season)
  • Highest Partnership: 298 by DB Vengsarkar and RJ Shastri for India against Australia (1986/87 season)
  • Most Runs: Sunil Gavaskar (1122)
  • Most Wickets: Anil Kumble (38)

ODIs:

  • Highest Total: 438/4 by South Africa against India (2015)
  • Lowest Total: 55 by Sri Lanka against India (2023)
  • Most Runs: Sachin Tendulkar (455)
  • Most Wickets: Venkatesh Prasad (15)

T20s:

  • Highest Total: 230/4 by Kolkata Knight Riders against Royal Challengers Bangalore (IPL 2018)
  • Lowest Total: 112 by Delhi Capitals against Mumbai Indians (IPL 2020)
  • Most Runs: Rohit Sharma (547)
  • Most Wickets: Lasith Malinga (20)

 

 

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