About | Details |
Also known as | Wankhede Stadium |
Named After | Association's President, Barrister Sheshrao Wankhede, in 1974. |
Capacity | 45000 |
End Names | Garware Pavilion, Tata End |
Flood Lights | Yes |
Home Teams | Maharashtra/Mumbai State team, Mumbai Indians, and India |
Pitch | Red Soil with grass overlay |
The iconic Wankhede Stadium was established in 1971 by S.K. Wankhede. It rose from disputes over the Brabourne Stadium to become Mumbai’s premier cricket venue, opening just in time for the 1975 Test against the West Indies. The stadium gained international acclaim after hosting the finals of the 2011 World Cup, following which it was renovated to increase capacity from 33,000 to 45,000. Floodlights were installed in 1996 and later upgraded with LED systems ahead of the 2023 World Cup to enhance lighting during night games.
The stadium has multiple stands named after local heroes like Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, and Sunil Gavaskar, showcasing its rich cricketing legacy.. The stadium is situated near Marine Drive in the Churchgate neighbourhood. Several old cricket clubs are near the stadium, including Hindu Gymkhana, Parsi Gymkhana, and Cricket Club of India.
The pitch has a red soil base with a grass overlay, offering a livelier surface and balanced gameplay. Early swing bowling with the new ball benefits from the coastal breeze, and the surface soon settles, making spinners lethal, especially in Test cricket as the day progresses. In limited-overs matches, the shorter boundaries and lightning-fast outfield make it a batsman's delight.
The Wankhede Stadium Test Records and Stats
The iconic stadium has hosted 29 Test matches. The hosts, the Indian Cricket Team, have set the highest record here in the red-ball format. The team scored 631 runs against England in 2017. Meanwhile, New Zealand recorded the lowest total, being bowled out for 63 by the host India in 2021.
Little Master, Sunil Gavaskar, holds the record for scoring the most runs at this venue, scoring 1122 runs in 20 innings across 11 Test matches. In the bowling department, off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin holds the record for the most wickets at this venue, with 41 wickets in 6 matches to his name.
The highest individual score in a Test match at the Wankhede Stadium is an unbeaten 242 runs, scored by legendary Clive Lloyd of the West Indies against India in the inaugural test match in 1975. Ajaz Patel of New Zealand achieved the best match bowling figures, claiming all 10 wickets for 119 runs in an innings against India in 2021.
The Wankhede Stadium ODI Records and Stats
The stadium has hosted around 37 one-day international matches and has witnessed several record-breaking performances. The highest ODI total at this ground was set by the Visiting South Africa, scoring 438 runs against the hosts India in 2015. The lowest recorded total in ODIs was by Sri Lanka - 58 all out against India in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.
The legendary Virat Kohli holds the record for scoring the most runs at this venue - 474 runs in 8 innings. In the bowling department, Mohammed Shami has the most wickets at this ground, with 15 scalps in 4 matches to his name.
The highest individual score in an ODI match at the Wankhede Stadium is an unbeaten 201* runs in 128 balls by Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell in probably one of the best ODI knocks in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup against Afghanistan. The best individual bowling figures, 7 wickets for 57 runs, were recorded by Indian right-arm pacer Mohammed Shami against New Zealand in the semi-final of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.
The Wankhede Stadium T20I Records and Stats
M.Chinnaswamy Stadium has hosted a total of 13 T20I matches and has seen thrilling encounters over the years. The highest T20I total was set by the Indian team scoring 249/9 against England in 2025, while the lowest total in this format was recorded by the Indian women’s team scoring 80/10 against England in 2023.
The most runs at this stadium in the T20I were also scored by former Indian skipper Virat Kohli, who scored 197 runs in 3 matches. Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has taken the most wickets here with 6 dismissals.
The highest individual T20I score at the venue was by India’s explosive opening batter Abhishek, who scored an unbeaten 135 off 54 balls against England in 2025, while Indian fast bowler Shivam Mavi holds the best bowling figures at this ground with 4 for 22 at this venue.
How to Reach The Wankhede Stadium?
The stadium is quite easily accessible
📍 Address: D Road, Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400020
🚇 Nearest Metro/Train Station: Churchgate Railway Station (approx. 300 meters)
🚌 Nearest Bus Stop: Churchgate Station (2–5 min walk)
🚗 Road Access: Well-connected via Marine Drive and Queen’s Road.
