Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is the most iconic cricket stadium in India. The home team won the ODI World Cup at this venue in 2011. However, here we focus on the Wankhede Stadium Test records and stats in detail.
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Wankhede Stadium Test Records and Stats
| Statistic | Details |
|---|---|
| City | Mumbai |
| Country | India |
| First Test Match | 23/01/1975 |
| Last Test Match | 03/12/2021 |
| Matches Played | 26 |
| Matches Won by Home Side | 12 (46.15%) |
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 7 (26.92%) |
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 0 (0.00%) |
| Matches Won Batting First | 11 (42.31%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 8 (30.77%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 12 (46.15%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 7 (26.92%) |
| Matches Drawn | 7 (26.92%) |
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) |
| Highest Individual Innings | 242* C H Lloyd (West Indies) 23/01/1975 v India |
| Best Bowling (Innings) | 10/119 A Y Patel (New Zealand) 03/12/2021 v India |
| Best Bowling (Match) | 14/225 A Y Patel (New Zealand) 03/12/2021 v India |
| Highest Team Innings | 631 (India) 08/12/2016 v England |
| Lowest Team Innings | 62 (New Zealand) 03/12/2021 v India |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 164/6 (South Africa) 24/02/2000 v India |
| Average Opening Stand (Runs) | 37.84 |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 29.60 |
| Average Runs per Over | 2.92 |
| Average Score Batting First | 339 |
Wankhede Stadium, located in Mumbai, India, has been a significant venue for Test cricket since it hosted its first Test match on January 23, 1975. The most recent Test was played on December 3, 2021. A total of 26 Test matches have been played at this ground.
The home team has won 46.15% of these matches, while touring sides have won 26.92% of the games. No matches have been won by a neutral side. Teams batting first have won 42.31% of the matches, while those batting second have won 30.77% of the time. The toss has played a crucial role, with the team winning the toss winning 46.15% of the matches compared to 26.92% for the team losing the toss. There have been seven drawn matches and no tied matches at this ground.
The highest individual innings record at Wankhede Stadium is held by Clive Lloyd of the West Indies, who scored 242* against India on January 23, 1975. The best bowling figures in an innings are 10/119, achieved by Ajaz Patel of New Zealand on December 3, 2021, and the best match bowling figures are 14/225, also by Ajaz Patel from the same game.
India’s highest team innings at the stadium is 631 against England on December 8, 2016, while the lowest innings is 62 scored by New Zealand on December 3, 2021. The highest successful run chase recorded at this venue is 164/6 by South Africa against India on February 24, 2000.
The average opening stand at Wankhede Stadium is 37.84 runs, with an average of 29.60 runs per wicket and 2.92 runs per over. When batting first, the average score is 339 runs.
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