The Mumbai Indians, a powerful force draped in five IPL titles, are thirsting for another championship in 2024. This year, a wildcard disrupts the deck – the flamboyant Hardik Pandya, an all-rounder with power to burn, takes the captain’s mantle. Cricket fanatics, listen up! The IPL thrill explodes onto the scene on March 22nd! MI throws down the gauntlet against the Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on the 24th, a clash that’ll set the stage for a season of drama.
Wankhede was the heart of that victory! Batters here feel like they’ve entered a batsman’s paradise, where scores that would make your head spin (we’re talking well over 200 runs!) are a regular occurrence. But don’t get too comfortable – the new ball can be a bit of a trickster. Under the dazzling floodlights, it can morph into a slingshot in the hands of fast bowlers, especially during those electrifying night matches.
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai IPL Stats and Records
City
Mumbai
Country
India
First Match
20/04/2008
Last T20 Match
01/04/2024
Matches Played
110
Matches Won Batting First
50 (45.45%)
Matches Won Batting Second
60 (54.55%)
Matches Won Winning Toss
58 (52.73%)
Matches Won Losing Toss
52 (47.27%)
Matches with No Result
0 (0.00%)
Highest Team Innings
235/1 (Royal Challengers Bangalore) – 10/05/2015 vs Mumbai Indians
Lowest Team Innings
67 (Kolkata Knight Riders) – 16/05/2008 vs Mumbai Indians
MI Records in Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai:
Matches Played: 77
Matches Won: 48
Matches Lost: 29
Winning Percentage: 62.34%
Highest Total: 223/6 against Kings XI Punjab in 2017
Lowest Total: 87/10 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2018
First Played: Vs RCB on 20. 04. 2008
Last Played: Vs Rajasthan Royals on 1st April, 2024
Wankhede Stadium is known as a batting paradise, providing favorable conditions for batsmen to chase even scores exceeding 200 runs.
Highest Individual IPL Score?
AB de Villiers holds the record for the highest individual IPL score at Wankhede Stadium, smashing 133 runs off just 59 balls in a match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians on 10th May 2015.
Highest Team Total?
The highest IPL team total at Wankhede Stadium was registered by Royal Challengers Bangalore, who posted 235/1 against Mumbai Indians during IPL 2015.
Lowest Team Total?
Kolkata Knight Riders recorded the lowest IPL total at Wankhede Stadium, being bowled out for a mere 67 runs against Mumbai Indians on 16th May 2008.
Preference for Pace or Spin?
While Wankhede Stadium generally favors batsmen due to its fast outfield, it offers more support to fast bowlers, especially under floodlights, where the new ball seams and swings more effectively.
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