Wankhede Cricket Stadium Mumbai

The Wankhede stadium is one of the two major cricket grounds in the city of Mumbai, the other being the Brabourne stadium. Even though Brabourne used to host the Test matches allocated to Mumbai, the Bombay Cricket Association decided to build its own cricket stadium following a dispute with the Brabourne owners, the Cricket Club of India.

The stadium staged its first Test in the 1974-75 season when the West Indies toured India and since then, it has taken over from Brabourne as the main cricketing venue in the city. In 1995 Wankhade stadium underwent an upgradation drive and floodlights were installed to host day and night games.

By virtue of its proximity to the sea, the Wankhede generally offers assistance to swing bowlers during the early part of each day. But by day five, the stadium might become a vicious turner, making a fourth innings run-chase extremely difficult.

Ground Facts and Figures:

Name: Wankhede Stadium
Location: Mumbai Cricket Association, Wankhede Stadium, D Road, Churchgate, Mumbai
Established: 1974
Seating Capacity: 45,000
Floodlights: Yes
End Names: Garware Pavilion End, Tata End
Home Team: Mumbai
Owner: Mumbai Cricket Association
First Test: India vs. West Indies - Jan 23-29, 1975
First ODI: India vs. Sri Lanka - Jan 17, 1987