Follow UsThe Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is one of the most iconic venues in IPL with many memorable matches taking places at this venue in last 17 years. The venue is considered a graveyard for the bowlers as the impact of dew helps chasing teams big time in night games.
In last two seasons, teams chasing have won 8 of the 14 games in IPL. Captains have not had an issue after winning the toss as 13 of the 14 games have seen captains choosing to bowl first. Teams batting first must have at least 210 runs on the board in order to have a chance of winning.
Over the last two seasons, Pacers have been mercilessly smashed in Mumbai, conceding runs at an economy of 10.3. Spinners have had a better economy and average at this venue.
Powerplay has been a tough phase to get through for bowlers in Mumbai as they have struggled to take wickets. Spinners have been terrific in the middle overs taking wickets at an average of 25.1. The Pacers have been thrashed, as they have an average of 49.9. In the final five overs, the pacers have stuck well at 11.3.
Powerplay is a tough phase for the bowlers at the Wankhede Stadium as they have averaged 40.7, which is the worst average for bowlers at a venue in this phase.
Bowling in powerplay improved big time in IPL 2024 as bowlers were able to strike early regularly managing to take wickets every 22 deliveries compared to every 32 balls in 2023
The Pacers had a very good season in Mumbai in 2024 compared to the 2023 edition. They averaged 29.7 last year compared to 40.4 in 2023. They managed 22 more wickets in 2024 while playing the same number of matches as in the 2023 season.
Wrist spinners have done well in Mumbai in the last two seasons, maintaining a bowling SR of 16.2, which is the best for them at a venue in the IPL over the last two years.
Mumbai is one of the most success venues for chasing in IPL in last couple of seasons. 180+ targets have been chased for fun and batting average is high at 35.9 which is the best at a venue.