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IPL 2026 Wankhede Stadium pitch report: Batting and bowling records, average scores and chances of dew in Mumbai
TL;DR
Mumbai Indians face Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhede Stadium after a mixed performance in recent matches. MI aims to recover from a heavy loss against Chennai Super Kings while SRH looks to build on their victory over Rajasthan Royals.
Key points
- Mumbai Indians host Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhede Stadium
- MI lost to Chennai Super Kings by 103 runs in their last match
- SRH beat Rajasthan Royals by five wickets in their previous game
- Wankhede Stadium is known for high-scoring matches
- Dew can affect match conditions in evening games
Mumbai IndiansSunrisers HyderabadChennai Super KingsRajasthan Royals
The blue flags of Mumbai will fly high this Wednesday evening as the Mumbai Indians continue their home run at Wankhede Stadium when they host Sunrisers Hyderabad.
After falling flat against Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in back-to-back matches, MI bounced back with a massive 99-run win against Gujarat Titans.
However, their joy was short-lived as Chennai Super Kings thrashed them by a 103-run margin in their last outing. While chasing a mammoth 207, Mumbai were bundled for just 104 runs in 19 overs.
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In contrast to the hosts, SRH beat Rajasthan Royals by five wickets in their previous match. Chasing a target of 228 runs, SRH took just 18.3 overs to cross the finish line with contributions from Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Reddy and Ishan Kishan standing out.
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Wankhede Stadium pitch report: Is it a batting or bowling wicket in Mumbai?
The Wankhede Stadium of Mumbai is known for its assistance for the batters and generally a batting-friendly track, where tons of runs are scored by both teams.
The wicket is expected to be rather flat from what the trend has been in recent years, making it a batter's paradise. Spin bowlers, however, might find some assistance as the game progresses.
What are the chances of dew at the Wankhede Stadium in IPL?
There are very low chances of dew in Mumbai during the peak summer months of April and May. It is unlikely that dew will affect whether bowling or batting first.
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What is the highest score by a team at the Wankhede Stadium in IPL?
RCB hold the record for the highest team score on the ground as they put up 235/1 on the board against Mumbai Indians (MI) in 2015.
What is the lowest score by a team at the Wankhede Stadium in IPL?
KKR were stifled to just 67 on May 16, 2008, after a stellar bowling display by MI.
What is the average score at the Wankhede Stadium in IPL?
Q&A
What are the recent performance records of Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium?
Mumbai Indians have had a mixed performance, recently suffering a heavy loss against Chennai Super Kings after a significant win against Gujarat Titans.
How did Sunrisers Hyderabad perform in their last match?
Sunrisers Hyderabad won their last match against Rajasthan Royals by five wickets, successfully chasing a target of 228 runs.
What is the average score at Wankhede Stadium in IPL matches?
The average score at Wankhede Stadium varies, but it is generally known for high-scoring games due to its batting-friendly pitch.
What are the chances of dew affecting the match at Wankhede Stadium?
Dew is a common factor in evening matches at Wankhede Stadium, which can impact bowling conditions and the overall match strategy.
