Published on March 31st, 2023
Wankhede Stadium, located in Mumbai, India, is one of the most renowned international cricket stadiums in the world. The stadium has been the home ground for the Mumbai Indians, one of the most successful franchises in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Over the years, the Wankhede Stadium has played host to some of the most memorable matches in the IPL’s history.
The ground has a reputation for being a high-scoring venue, with many batsmen enjoying great success here. However, it has also seen some low-scoring, exciting matches that have entertained fans.
The Wankhede Stadium’s reputation as a batting paradise is due to its flat pitch, short boundaries, and the high altitude of Mumbai, which allows the ball to travel further.
The ground has witnessed many high-scoring matches, with teams often scoring over 200 runs in an innings.
The stadium has also been witness to some of the most iconic moments in IPL history. From Sachin Tendulkar’s heroics for the Mumbai Indians to Rohit Sharma’s captaincy exploits, the Wankhede Stadium has seen it all.
With the IPL being one of the biggest T20 leagues in the world, fans and media alike eagerly await the matches at the Wankhede Stadium every year.
The ground’s reputation for producing entertaining matches and unforgettable moments has made it a fan favorite and a crucial venue in the IPL.
Here are the top three records of IPL at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai:
1. Greatest Win Margin By Balls Remaining (87 Balls), 2008
In the 2008 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Wankhede Stadium witnessed one of the most one-sided matches in IPL history. The 38th match of the tournament was played between the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the Mumbai Indians (MI) on 16 May 2008.
In the match, KKR got off to a disastrous start as they lost their top three batsmen for just 8 runs. The team never recovered from the early blows and was eventually bowled out for a paltry total of 67 runs in just 15.2 overs.
None of the KKR batsmen could make a significant contribution, with only four batsmen managing to reach double figures.
In reply, the Mumbai Indians made short work of the chase, with openers Sanath Jayasuriya and Sachin Tendulkar putting on a blistering display of batting.
The duo raced to the target in just 5.3 overs, with 87 balls to spare. Jayasuriya smashed 48 runs off just 17 balls, including 11 boundaries, while Tendulkar remained unbeaten on 17 off 12 balls.
The Mumbai Indians’ victory with 87 balls remaining is still the greatest win margin by balls remaining in IPL history.
The match showcased the dominance of the Mumbai Indians and the struggles of KKR, who finished last in the inaugural edition of the IPL.
The Wankhede Stadium witnessed a memorable match that went down in IPL history as one of the most one-sided contests ever played in the tournament.
2. Highest Seventh-Wicket Partnership In IPL History (100 Runs), 2015
The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India, has witnessed some remarkable moments in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
One of the most notable records set at this venue is the highest seventh-wicket partnership in IPL history, which was achieved during the seventh match of the 2015 IPL edition between the Kings XI Punjab and the Mumbai Indians.
In the match, Kings XI Punjab batted first and scored a total of 177 runs for five wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Chasing the target, Mumbai Indians found themselves in trouble early on, losing six wickets for just 59 runs in 13.4 overs. At this point, it seemed that the game was all but over for the home team.
However, Harbhajan Singh and Jagadeesha Suchith had other ideas. The duo came together at the crease and put up a brilliant 100-run partnership for the seventh wicket.
Harbhajan Singh played a blistering knock, scoring 64 runs off just 24 balls, which included five fours and as many sixes. Jagadeesha Suchith provided valuable support at the other end, remaining not out on 34* runs off 21 balls.
Despite their efforts, the Mumbai Indians fell short of the target, losing the match by 18 runs. However, Harbhajan and Suchith’s partnership of 100 runs for the seventh wicket remains the highest ever in IPL history.
Their efforts were a testament to the fighting spirit of the Mumbai Indians and the unpredictable nature of the IPL, which has produced some remarkable moments over the years.
3. Second Lowest Total Defended In IPL History (119 Runs), 2018
The match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians on 24 April 2018 at Wankhede Stadium was a low-scoring thriller. After winning the toss, Sunrisers Hyderabad opted to bat first but struggled to score runs against a disciplined Mumbai Indians bowling attack.
They managed to put up only 118 runs on the board before getting all out in 18.4 overs. Siddarth Kaul top-scored for them with 24 runs off 17 balls.
In reply, Mumbai Indians’ batting lineup also struggled to deal with the challenging pitch conditions. None of their batsmen managed to score big, and they kept losing wickets at regular intervals.
They were eventually bowled out for just 87 runs in 18.5 overs, falling short of Hyderabad’s total by 31 runs. Sandeep Sharma and Siddarth Kaul were the chief destroyers for Sunrisers Hyderabad, picking up 2 wickets each.
This match is significant in the history of IPL as it witnessed Sunrisers Hyderabad defending the second-lowest total in IPL history.
The match showcased the importance of bowling and fielding in T20 cricket, as Sunrisers Hyderabad’s disciplined bowling and sharp fielding proved too much for Mumbai Indians to handle.
