Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is an international cricket stadium operated by Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). Established in 1974, it has hosted many memorable matches in the history of cricket including the 2011 ICC World Cup final where India lifted the world cup after 28 years. It serves as the headquarters of BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India), MCA, and IPL (Indian Premier League).

Quick Info

Learn about the capacity, home team, and other important information about the Wankhede Stadium. 

Known as

Wankhede Stadium

Established in

1974

Association Name 

Mumbai Cricket Association

Capacity

32,000

Home Team

Indian National Team, Mumbai Indians, Mumbai State Cricket Team

Ends

Garware Pavilion End and Tata End

Boundary Size

66 m on average for straight boundaries
70 m on average for square boundaries

Time Zone

UTC/GMT +5:30 hours

Location 

https://goo.gl/maps/7NxSqwJ9Z9ahVB3r9

Places to Stay

Hotels near Wankhede Stadium

Hotels in Mumbai

Venue History

Wankhede Stadium was established in 1974 after a conflict over the ticket allocations between CCI (Cricket Club of India) and MCA (Mumbai Cricket Association).

  • It was named after the secretary of MCA and politician S.K. Wankhede.
  • The first match was played in 1974 with West Indies.
  • 3 stands in the stadium have been named after Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, and Vijay Merchant.
  • Wankhede Stadium serves as the headquarters for BCCI, IPL, and MCA.

Unique Features of Wankhede Stadium

Some of the unique features of Wankhede Stadium are

  • Stands with Teflon Fiber Roof for heat resistance and is lighter in weight
  • The North and South stand has 20 elevators
  • The boundary dimensions are 66m X 70m
  • The stadium is spread across 20 acres

Wankhede Stadium in History of Cricket

  • This ground witnessed 2 double centuries by Indian players – Sunil Gavaskar’s 205 runs in 1978 and Virat Kohli with 235 runs in 2016.
  • Ravi Shastri hit 6 sixes in an over in a Ranji Trophy match in 1984.
  • The last match of Sachin Tendulkar’s international career was hosted here in 2013.

ICC World Cup 2023 Matches in Wankhede Stadium

Here is the information about the scheduled World Cup 2023 matches in the Wankhede Stadium.

Matches

Date

Day

England vs South Africa

October 21

Saturday

South Africa vs Bangladesh

October 24

Tuesday

India vs Sri Lanka

November 2

Thursday

Australia vs Afghanistan

November 7

Tuesday

Semi-final 1

November 15

Wednesday

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ICC World Cup Tickets

Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will host five matches including a semifinal of the ICC World Cup 2023 tournament. Here are some details for the tickets:

  • Ticket Prices: 800 to 25,000 ( it may vary; depending upon the match)
  • Ticket Categories:
    • North East Stand: 1200 approx.
    • South East Stand: 1200 approx.
    • East Stand: 6000 approx.
    • West Stand: 6000 approx.
    • South West Stand: 14,000 approx.
    • VIP Box: 22,000 approx.
  • Platforms for Purchasing Tickets: Bookmyshow, Paytm Insider, ICC official website, and Ticket counter at the stadium

How to Book ICC World Cup 2023 Tickets for Wankhede Stadium

You can book the tickets online by following these steps:

Step 1: Open the Book My Show app or go to the website. Register yourself on the app.

Step 2: Click on the cricket matches or ICC World Cup 2023 option.

Step 3: You will see the list of all the matches for the tournament on the screen.

Step 4: There are sorting options according to the venues, matches, and teams.

Step 5: Select the match you want to book tickets for and the number of tickets.

Step 6: Select the category of the ticket like stands, or VIP boxes, etc. and click the “Book” button.

Step 7: If there is a waiting for the tickets, then you will redirected to a queue to wait. You will receive your tickets on the app and e-mail after the confirmation.

Cricket Statistics of Wankhede Stadium

Read about the various statistics associated with Wankhede Stadium. We have covered the statistics of ODI, Test, and T20 matches held over the years. 

Test Matches

Total matches

27

Matches won batting first

11

Matches won bowling first

8

Average 1st Inns scores

339

Average 2nd Inns scores

335

Average 3rd Inns scores

205

Average 4th Inns scores

131

Highest total recorded

631/10 (182.3 Ov) by IND vs ENG

Lowest total recorded

62/10 (28.1 Ov) by NZ vs IND

ODI Matches

Total matches

29

Matches won batting first

14

Matches won bowling first

15

Average 1st Inns scores

234

Average 2nd Inns scores

201

Highest total recorded

438/4 (50 Ov) by RSA vs IND

Lowest total recorded

79/10 (27.1 Ov) by INDW vs AUSW

Highest score chased

284/4 (49 Ov) by NZ vs IND

Lowest score defended

192/9 (50 Ov) by WI vs IND

T20 Matches

Total matches

9

Matches won batting first

4

Matches won bowling first

5

Average 1st Inns scores

185

Average 2nd Inns scores

174

Highest total recorded

240/3 (20 Ov) by IND vs WI

Lowest total recorded

160/10 (20 Ov) by SL vs IND

Highest score chased

230/8 (19.4 Ov) by ENG vs RSA

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FAQs

Q. Is Wankhede Stadium a bowling or batting pitch?

A. Wankhede Stadium is popular worldwide for being a batting-friendly pitch. 

Q. What is the seating capacity of Wankhede Stadium?

A. The seating capacity of Wankhede Stadium is 32,000.

Q. What is the highest score in Wankhede Stadium Chase?

A. The highest score that has been chased in Wankhede Stadium is ODI- 284/4 (49 Ov) by NZ vs IND, and in T20- 230/8 (19.4 Ov) by ENG vs RSA.

Q. Which is the biggest stadium in India?

A. Currently, Narendra Modi Stadium is the biggest cricket stadium in India.

Q. Who is the best bowler in Wankhede Stadium?

A. Sri Lankan player Lasith Malinga holds the record for the most wickets taken at this stadium with 68 wickets.

Q. What is the lowest score in Wankhede Stadium T20?

A. The lowest score in T20 in Wankhede Stadium is 160/10 (20 Ov) by SL vs IND.

Q. What is the lowest total in Wankhede Stadium?

A. The lowest total recorded is Test- 62/10 (28.1 Ov) by NZ vs IND. In ODI – 79/10 (27.1 Ov) by INDW vs AUSW, and in T20 – 160/10 (20 Ov) by SL vs IND.

Q. What is the highest score in T20 history?

A. Afghanistan recorded the highest score in T20 when they totalled 278/3 against Ireland in February 2019. 

Q. Who is the best batsman at Wankhede Stadium in IPL?

A. Rohit Sharma scored the most runs at the Wankhede Stadium with 1,874 runs.

Q. Is Wankhede Stadium air-conditioned?

A. Wankhede Stadium has premium air-conditioned corporate boxes with a lot of amenities. 

Q. Where is the smallest stadium in India?

A. Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is the smallest International cricket stadium in India. The straight boundary is 60 meters and the square boundary is 56 meters.

This post was last modified on 16-Oct-2023

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