Wankhede Stadium sits in the Churchgate area of Mumbai, close to the Arabian Sea. The Mumbai Cricket Association built it in 1974 after a dispute with the Cricket Club of India over ticket distribution at Brabourne Stadium.
The ground hosted its first Test in January 1975 during the West Indies tour of India. It now holds around 33,000 spectators and serves as the home ground of Mumbai Indians in the IPL. The stadium also houses the BCCI and IPL headquarters.
Wankhede has witnessed historic moments, including India’s 2011 World Cup Final win over Sri Lanka and Sachin Tendulkar’s farewell Test in 2013. Its red soil pitch offers early swing for pacers, while spinners get grip later. Short boundaries and a quick outfield make it ideal for high scoring matches across formats.
Wankhede Stadium: Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Year Built | 1974 |
| Location | Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Seating Capacity | Approximately 33,000 |
| Owner | Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) |
| Home Team (IPL) | Mumbai Indians |
| First Test Match | January 1975 (India vs West Indies) |
| First ODI | January 1987 (India vs Sri Lanka) |
| First T20I | December 2012 (India vs England) |
| Square Boundaries | Approximately 63–67 metres |
| Straight Boundary | Approximately 72 metres |
Wankhede Stadium Test Match Records
Wankhede Stadium has hosted 29 Test matches. India has won 12 of those games, showing how well they play on this ground. The pitch offers something for both batters and bowlers, and conditions change as the match progresses.
Highest and Lowest Team Totals (Tests)
India holds the record for the highest team total in Tests at Wankhede. They scored 631 all out against England in December 2016. Captain Virat Kohli smashed 235, Murali Vijay added 136, and Jayant Yadav scored 104 in that innings.
On the other hand, New Zealand holds the record for the lowest Test total here. India bowled them out for just 62 runs in December 2021. R. Ashwin took 4/8, Mohammed Siraj grabbed 3/19, and Axar Patel chipped in with 2/14. India won that match by 372 runs.
| Record | Team | Score | Against | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Total | India | 631 all out | England | 2016 |
| Lowest Total | New Zealand | 62 all out | India | 2021 |
Highest Individual Scores (Tests)
Clive Lloyd holds the record for the highest individual score in Tests at Wankhede. He smashed an unbeaten 242 for the West Indies against India in January 1975. That was the very first Test match played at this stadium. Lloyd hit 19 fours and 4 sixes in that knock.
Virat Kohli’s 235 against England in 2016 ranks second. Vinod Kambli (224) and Sunil Gavaskar (205) are the other batters who scored double centuries at this ground. Virender Sehwag also came close with his 293 against Sri Lanka in 2009.
| Player | Score | Against | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clive Lloyd (WI) | 242* | India | 1975 |
| Virat Kohli (IND) | 235 | England | 2016 |
| Vinod Kambli (IND) | 224 | Sri Lanka | 1993 |
| Sunil Gavaskar (IND) | 205 | West Indies | 1978 |
| Virender Sehwag (IND) | 293 | Sri Lanka | 2009 |
Most Runs and Most Wickets (Tests)
Sunil Gavaskar scored 1,122 runs from 11 Test matches at this venue. He averaged 56.10 and hit five centuries at his home ground. Sachin Tendulkar follows with 921 runs, while Dilip Vengsarkar contributed 631 runs.
R. Ashwin holds the record for the most Test wickets at Wankhede with 41 wickets. Anil Kumble sits close behind with 38 wickets from seven matches. Kapil Dev is third on the list with 28 wickets.
| Record | Player | Stat | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most Runs | Sunil Gavaskar | 1,122 runs (avg 56.10) | 11 |
| Most Runs (2nd) | Sachin Tendulkar | 921 runs | 9 |
| Most Wickets | R. Ashwin | 41 wickets | 6 |
| Most Wickets (2nd) | Anil Kumble | 38 wickets | 7 |
Best Bowling Figures (Tests)
Ajaz Patel of New Zealand created history at Wankhede in December 2021. He took all 10 Indian wickets in the first innings, finishing with figures of 10/119. He became only the third bowler in Test history to achieve this after Jim Laker (1956) and Anil Kumble (1999).
Patel was born in Mumbai, which made this feat even more special. He also took 4 wickets in the second innings, giving him match figures of 14/225.
Ian Botham’s 13/106 in the Jubilee Test of 1979–80 stands as the best match bowling figures by an Englishman at this venue. Botham also scored a century in that same match, which England won by ten wickets.
Highest Partnership (Tests)
Dilip Vengsarkar and Ravi Shastri put together an unbroken 298-run stand for the sixth wicket against Australia in October 1986. India had slipped from 194/2 to 219/5 before these two batters steadied the innings. Vengsarkar scored 164, and Shastri made 121. The match ended in a draw.
Wankhede Stadium ODI Records
Wankhede has hosted over 30 ODI matches, including several World Cup games. The 2011 World Cup Final remains the most famous ODI played at this ground. India chased down Sri Lanka’s target and won by 6 wickets. The 2023 World Cup also brought five matches to this venue, including the semifinal.
Highest and Lowest Team Totals (ODIs)
South Africa set the highest ODI team total at Wankhede, scoring 438/4 against India in October 2015.
AB de Villiers (119 off 61 balls), Quinton de Kock (103), and Faf du Plessis (133) all hit centuries in that innings. South Africa won the match by 214 runs.
Sri Lanka recorded the lowest ODI total at this ground. India bowled them out for just 55 during the 2023 World Cup. Mohammed Shami picked up 5/18, and India won by 302 runs.
| Record | Team | Score | Against | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Total | South Africa | 438/4 | India | 2015 |
| Lowest Total | Sri Lanka | 55 all out | India | 2023 |
Key Individual ODI Records
Glenn Maxwell scored an unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan during the 2023 World Cup at Wankhede. That stands as the highest individual score in ODIs at this venue.
He became the first Australian to score a double century in ODIs. Quinton de Kock’s 174 off 140 balls against Bangladesh at the same World Cup ranks second on the list.
Virat Kohli holds the record for the most ODI runs at Wankhede with 474 runs. Sachin Tendulkar follows with 455 runs from 11 matches. Mohammed Shami’s 7/57 against New Zealand in the 2023 World Cup semifinal stands as the best bowling figures in ODIs at this venue. Shami and Venkatesh Prasad share the record for most ODI wickets here with 15 each.
| Record | Player | Stat | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Score | Glenn Maxwell (AUS) | 201* vs Afghanistan | 2023 |
| Highest Score (2nd) | Quinton de Kock (SA) | 174 vs Bangladesh | 2023 |
| Most Runs | Virat Kohli (IND) | 474 runs | Various |
| Best Bowling | Mohammed Shami (IND) | 7/57 vs New Zealand | 2023 |
| Most Wickets | Mohammed Shami / V. Prasad | 15 wickets each | Various |
Wankhede Stadium T20I Records
Wankhede has hosted T20I cricket since December 2012. The short boundaries and dew factor in the evening make it ideal for high-scoring T20 games. Teams chasing have a slight edge at this ground, as the dew makes it harder to grip the ball in the second innings. The venue hosted nine T20Is up to early 2025.
Key T20I Records
India scored 247/9 against England on February 2, 2025, at Wankhede. Abhishek Sharma smashed 135 off just 54 balls in that match, hitting 13 sixes along the way.
That knock stands as the highest individual T20I score at this venue. India won the game by 150 runs as England collapsed to 97 all out.
Before that 2025 match, Chris Gayle held the record for the highest T20I individual score at Wankhede. He scored an unbeaten 100 against England during the 2016 T20 World Cup.
| Record | Detail |
|---|---|
| Highest Team Total | India – 247/9 vs England (February 2025) |
| Lowest Team Total | England – 97 all out vs India (February 2025) |
| Highest Individual Score (T20I) | Abhishek Sharma – 135 vs England (2025) |
| Most T20I Runs at Venue | Virat Kohli – 197 runs |
| Best Bowling (T20I) | Shivam Mavi (India) – 4/22 vs Sri Lanka (2023) |
Wankhede Stadium IPL Records
Wankhede Stadium holds a special place in IPL history. It became the first ground to host 100 IPL matches in 2022. The venue has hosted over 120 IPL games through the years. Mumbai Indians use this as their home ground and have won over 55 matches here, giving them a win rate above 60%.
Dew plays a big role in IPL matches at Wankhede. Teams bowling second often struggle to grip the ball, which gives chasing teams an advantage. Out of the 120+ IPL games played here, teams batting second have won the majority.
IPL Batting Records
Rohit Sharma leads the run charts at Wankhede with over 2,450 IPL runs. He has hit 110 sixes at this venue, the most by any batter. Suryakumar Yadav sits second with around 1,395 runs, and Kieron Pollard scored 1,226 runs during his time with Mumbai Indians.
AB de Villiers holds the record for the highest individual score at Wankhede in the IPL. He smashed an unbeaten 133 for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Mumbai Indians in 2015. Yashasvi Jaiswal (124), Virender Sehwag (122), and Sanju Samson (119) also hit big scores at this ground.
| Player | IPL Runs at Wankhede |
|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 2,451 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 1,395 |
| Kieron Pollard | 1,226 |
| Ambati Rayudu | 1,008 |
| Dinesh Karthik | 855 |
Most Sixes and Fours (IPL)
Rohit Sharma has hit 110 sixes at Wankhede in the IPL. Kieron Pollard follows with 85 sixes, and Suryakumar Yadav has 61. In the fourth column, Rohit leads again with 226 boundaries. Suryakumar Yadav (158 fours) and Sachin Tendulkar (94 fours) are next on the list.
Highest and Lowest IPL Totals
Royal Challengers Bangalore scored 235/1 against Mumbai Indians in 2015. That remains the highest team total at Wankhede in the IPL.
Mumbai Indians themselves posted 234/5 against Delhi Capitals, and Punjab Kings managed 230/3 against Mumbai Indians.
Kolkata Knight Riders hold the record for the lowest IPL total at this ground. They collapsed to 67 all out against Mumbai Indians during the very first IPL season in 2008. Sourav Ganguly and Ajit Agarkar top-scored with just 15 each.
| Record | Team | Score | Against | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Total | RCB | 235/1 | MI | 2015 |
| 2nd Highest | MI | 234/5 | DC | Various |
| 3rd Highest | PBKS | 230/3 | MI | Various |
| Lowest Total | KKR | 67 all out | MI | 2008 |
IPL Bowling Records
Lasith Malinga took 68 wickets at Wankhede in IPL matches, the most by any bowler.
His pace and yorkers troubled batters on this ground for years. Jasprit Bumrah follows with 64 wickets, and Harbhajan Singh took 49 wickets.
Harbhajan Singh (5/18) and Wanindu Hasaranga (5/18) share the record for the best bowling figures in an IPL match at this venue. Jasprit Bumrah (5/21) and Umran Malik (5/25) also claimed five-wicket hauls here.
| Player | IPL Wickets at Wankhede |
|---|---|
| Lasith Malinga | 68 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 64 |
| Harbhajan Singh | 49 |
| Mitchell McClenaghan | 37 |
| Hardik Pandya | 35 |
IPL Fielding Records
Kieron Pollard has taken 40 catches at Wankhede in IPL matches, the most by any fielder. Rohit Sharma follows with 28 catches, and Hardik Pandya has taken 25. Dinesh Karthik (23) and Ravindra Jadeja (21) complete the top five.
Historic Moments At Wankhede
Here are some Historic Records that make this ground Unique:
2011 Cricket World Cup Final
India beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in the 2011 World Cup Final at Wankhede on April 2, 2011. MS Dhoni hit the winning six to seal the victory.
Gautam Gambhir scored 97, and India became the first country to win the World Cup on home soil. The stadium underwent a major renovation before this event.
Sachin Tendulkar’s Farewell Test (2013)
Sachin Tendulkar played his 200th and final Test match at Wankhede in November 2013 against the West Indies.
He scored 74 in his last Test innings. The entire stadium gave him an emotional farewell, and fans filled every seat to watch the legend play one last time.
Ajaz Patel’s Perfect 10 (2021)
New Zealand’s Ajaz Patel took all 10 Indian wickets in a single innings during the second Test in December 2021. His figures of 10/119 made him only the third bowler in Test history to achieve this feat. Patel was born in Mumbai, so this happened in his birthplace. Despite his record spell, India still won the match by 372 runs.
Ravi Shastri’s Six Sixes in an Over (1985)
Ravi Shastri hit six sixes in one over off Baroda’s Tilak Raj during a Ranji Trophy match at Wankhede in 1984–85. He scored the fastest double-century in first-class cricket at that time, reaching 200 in just 113 minutes off 123 balls.
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Conclusion: A Venue For Memorable Cricket
Wankhede Stadium has been at the centre of Indian cricket for over five decades. From Clive Lloyd’s 242 in the first-ever Test match here to Ajaz Patel’s perfect 10, from Sachin’s farewell to India’s World Cup triumph, this ground has seen it all.
The venue continues to deliver exciting matches in Tests, ODIs, T20Is, and the IPL. Its short boundaries, supportive pitch, and sea breeze create a perfect setting for competitive cricket. Whether you look at batting records or bowling feats, Wankhede Stadium remains one of the most record-rich grounds in the world.
