Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai has a rich history. It has seen many of India’s greatest moments and is home to legends like Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, etc. In the 2011 World Cup, MS Dhoni lifted India’s second ODI World Cup title at Wankhede. The iconic venue will host five 2023 ODI World Cup matches, including a semi-final. Let us look at the latest ODI stats at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
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Over the years, Wankhede Stadium has provided many moments to cherish for cricket fans. New records have been created during this, while a few have been rewritten at the venue. Wankhede has witnessed a 400-run total, a stellar knock of 151* by Sanath Jayasuriya, a six-wicket haul from Murali Kartik, etc.
Highest Team Totals at Wankhede Stadium
Wankhede Stadium is known as a high-scoring ground, mainly due to the short boundaries and a great track for batting. The following is a list of the top five highest team totals in ODIs at the Wankhede Stadium:
- South Africa 438/4 vs India (2015)
- New Zealand 358/6 vs Canada (2011)
- India 299/4 vs Sri Lanka (1987)
- Sri Lanka 289/7 vs India (1987)
- Australia 286/8 vs India (2003)
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Most Runs by a Batsman at Wankhede Stadium
With Wankhede providing plenty of assistance for batting, India’s prominent batters have racked up runs at the venue. The following is a list of the top five run-scorers at Wankhede Stadium.
| PLAYER | INNINGS | RUNS | AVERAGE | 50s/100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar | 11 | 455 | 41 | 3/1 |
| Mohammad Azharuddin | 7 | 302 | 50 | 1/1 |
| Virat Kohli | 6 | 269 | 54 | 1/1 |
| Rahul Dravid | 6 | 246 | 49 | 0/3 |
| Ross Taylor | 3 | 202 | 67 | 0/2 |
Most Wickets by a Bowler
Bowlers have had their days at the Wankhede Stadium. The following is a list of the top five wicket-takers at Wankhede Stadium.
| PLAYER | INNINGS | WICKETS | ECONOMY | STRIKE RATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venkatesh Prasad | 6 | 15 | 3.9 | 22 |
| Anil Kumble | 8 | 12 | 4.1 | 37 |
| Harbhajan Singh | 7 | 10 | 4.7 | 36 |
| Matthew Benjamin | 2 | 7 | 2.9 | 16 |
| Tim Southee | 3 | 7 | 5.7 | 25 |
Highest Individual Scores at Wankhede Stadium
Wankhede Stadium has witnessed a total of 17 centuries in ODIs. Out of the 17, surprisingly, only three have been scored by Indian batters. The following is a list of the top five highest individual scores at Wankhede Stadium.
- Sanath Jayasuriya – 151* vs India (1997)
- Faf du Plessis – 133* vs India (2015)
- David Warner – 128* vs India (2020)
- Mark Waugh – 126 vs India (1996)
- Virat Kohli – 121 vs New Zealand (2017)
Best Bowling Figures at Wankhede Stadium
There have been four instances of five-wicket hauls at Wankhede Stadium. West Indies pacer Winston Benjamin was the first player to take a five-wicket haul at the venue, while Murali Kartik was the latest player to do so. The following is a list of the top five best bowling figures at Wankhede Stadium.
- Murali Kartik – 6/27 vs Australia (2007)
- Winston Benjamin – 5/22 vs Sri Lanka (1993)
- Damien Fleming – 5/36 vs India (1996)
- Harbhajan Singh – 5/43 vs England (2002)
- Manoj Prabhakar – 4/19 vs Zimbabwe (1987)
The batting and bowling stats mentioned above are as of September 11, 2023.
Concluding Thoughts
The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi has seen some riveting matches in the past. It is one of the most popular stadiums in the country and will host five 2023 ODI World Cup matches. Of the five matches, one will be India taking on Afghanistan on October 11.
