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Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra. 75 completed matches stored since 1 Nov 2024.

Capacity 33,100
Opened 1974
27 Tests
28 ODIs
17 T20Is
Floodlit

Photo: G patkar, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Wankhede Stadium: key facts

Wankhede Stadium is an international cricket ground at Churchgate beside Marine Drive in South Mumbai. Built in 1974 by the Mumbai Cricket Association, it became Mumbai’s principal international venue after the Brabourne Stadium dispute. The ground hosts India, Mumbai cricket and the Mumbai Indians, and was rebuilt before the 2011 World Cup final.

Location: Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Capacity: 33,100BCCI post-2011 redevelopment figure; older sources vary between about 32,000 and 33,500.
Opened: 1974
First international: 23 January 1975India v West Indies, 1st Test
Owned or run by: Mumbai Cricket Association
Home teams: India men's cricket team, India women's cricket team, Mumbai cricket team, Mumbai Indians, Mumbai Indians (WPL)
Ends: Garware Pavilion End and Tata End
Floodlights: Yes
Status: International venue

International matches hosted

27Tests
28ODIs
17T20Is
2Women's Tests
9Women's ODIs
4Women's T20Is

Counts up to 6 June 2026; first international 23 January 1975.

Wankhede Stadium pitch report

How the surface usually plays, then the figures from completed matches stored at this ground (average first-innings score is the median).

Wankhede uses a grass surface on a square made with local red soil. The surface has generally supported stroke-making, while the sea breeze can help new-ball movement. Spin can become more influential as a Test wears on, although the 2004–05 Australia Test turned sharply earlier than usual.

Red soil contributes bounce and usually helps batting.
Sea breeze can assist seam and swing early and late in a day.
Spinners may get more help late in a Test.
The 2011 redevelopment included a sand-based drainage system for faster recovery after rain.

Pitch and toss figures from stored matches

Pitch and toss figures at Wankhede Stadium by format
Format	Matches	Avg 1st innings	Bat-first wins	Chose to bowl	Toss winner won	Highest total
T20 and shorter	73	161	44%	74%	49%	254/6 West Indies, 23 Feb 2026
Test and first-class	2	332	100%	50%	50%	429/10 Mumbai, 11 Oct 2026

Upcoming matches at Wankhede Stadium

No upcoming fixtures at this ground are confirmed.

History of Wankhede Stadium

Mumbai’s first Test was played at the Gymkhana Ground in 1933–34, while the Cricket Club of India’s Brabourne Stadium hosted the city’s post-war Tests. A dispute between the CCI and the Mumbai Cricket Association over match-ticket allocation led the association to plan its own ground. The new stadium was built near Churchgate in about 13 months and named after S. K. Wankhede.

The first Test at Wankhede began on 23 January 1975, when India met the West Indies. Clive Lloyd made 242 not out and the visitors won by 201 runs. India’s first win at the venue came against New Zealand two seasons later. The ground then became a regular Mumbai venue for Tests, one-day internationals and domestic cricket.

The stadium was selected for the 2011 World Cup final and underwent a major redevelopment from 2009 to 2011. North and south stands were rebuilt, old benches were replaced with individual seats, and a sand-based drainage system was installed. The redevelopment reduced the stated capacity from roughly 39,000 to about 33,100 while improving sightlines, circulation and spectator facilities.

The rebuilt venue hosted the 2011 World Cup final, where India beat Sri Lanka. It also staged Sachin Tendulkar’s final international match in November 2013. Further work restored the outfield for the 2023 World Cup, during which Wankhede hosted matches including the India–New Zealand semi-final. The 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup schedule included the second semi-final here on 5 March 2026.

The ground remains a home venue for Mumbai cricket and the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. Its offices also house the Mumbai Cricket Association and the Board of Control for Cricket in India. BCCI’s venue listing records the Garware Pavilion End and Tata End, grass surface and floodlights.

By 6 June 2026 Wankhede’s international programme had included 27 men’s Tests, 28 men’s ODIs and 17 men’s T20Is, plus women’s internationals. The list gives 23 January 1975 as the first international date and 5 March 2026 as the latest; the latter is consistent with the ICC’s 2026 T20 World Cup match listing, while older Wikipedia page text has not yet reflected it.

Milestones

1974
The Mumbai Cricket Association opened the new stadium near Churchgate after its dispute with the Cricket Club of India over Brabourne Stadium access.
1975
Wankhede hosted its first Test, India v West Indies, from 23 January.
1984–85
Ravi Shastri hit six sixes in an over for Mumbai in a Ranji Trophy innings at the ground.
2011
A major redevelopment created new stands, bucket seating, improved drainage and facilities before the World Cup final.
2011
India defeated Sri Lanka in the Cricket World Cup final at Wankhede.
2026
The stadium hosted the second semi-final of the Men’s T20 World Cup on 5 March.

Famous matches at Wankhede Stadium

23 January 1975
India v West Indies, 1st Test
Wankhede’s first Test ended in a West Indies win by 201 runs. Clive Lloyd made an unbeaten 242 in the visitors’ innings.
2 April 2011
India v Sri Lanka, Cricket World Cup final
India chased Sri Lanka’s 274/6 and won by six wickets. The result made India the first team to win the men’s World Cup on home soil.
15 November 2023
India v New Zealand, Cricket World Cup semi-final
India posted 397/4 and won by 70 runs. Virat Kohli made his 50th ODI hundred and Mohammed Shami took seven wickets.
5 March 2026
India v England, Men’s T20 World Cup, second semi-final
India made 253/7 and won by seven runs, according to the ICC tournament listing.

Wankhede Stadium records

Researched ground records, checked against at least one published scorecard source.

Ground records at Wankhede Stadium
Record	Figure	Match
Highest Test score by an Indian at the ground	235	Virat Kohli, India v England, 2016–17
Highest individual score in the first Test	242 not out	Clive Lloyd, West Indies v India, January 1975
Six sixes in an over	6 sixes	Ravi Shastri for Mumbai v Baroda, Ranji Trophy, 1984–85
World Cup final result	India won by 6 wickets	India v Sri Lanka, 2 April 2011
Best Test bowling figures by a New Zealand bowler at the ground	10/119	Ajaz Patel, New Zealand v India, December 2021
Most ODI runs in an innings at the ground	264	Rohit Sharma, India v Sri Lanka, 13 November 2014

How to reach Wankhede Stadium

Nearest airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport; continue by taxi or city rail towards South Mumbai.
By train: Churchgate station is the closest major Mumbai suburban railway station and the stadium is a short walk towards Marine Drive.
By road: Use Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road/Marine Drive; match-day traffic controls may affect the final approach.
Address: Mumbai Cricket Association, Cricket Centre, Wankhede Stadium, 'D' Road, Church Gate, Mumbai – 400 020

Wankhede Stadium: questions and answers

When was Wankhede Stadium built?

It opened in 1974 after about 13 months of construction. Its first Test was played in January 1975.

What is Wankhede Stadium’s capacity?

BCCI lists the post-redevelopment capacity as 33,100. Older accounts give different figures, including 32,000 and 33,500, because capacities vary by source and configuration.

Who owns Wankhede Stadium?

The Mumbai Cricket Association owns and operates the stadium.

Which teams use Wankhede Stadium?

It is a home venue for India and Mumbai cricket, and for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL and WPL.

Which railway station is nearest to Wankhede Stadium?

Churchgate is the nearest major suburban railway station. The stadium is in the Churchgate area, close to Marine Drive.

What is the Wankhede pitch like?

The red-soil square generally makes batting productive, with some new-ball movement from the sea breeze and possible assistance for spin later in a Test.

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