There are venues in the Indian Premier League (IPL) where bowlers still have a say in the outcome of a match. Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is decidedly not one of them. Known globally as a batter’s paradise, the iconic home of the Mumbai Indians features a combination of a quick outfield, short boundary dimensions, and a pitch that offers consistent bounce. Over the 2024, 2025, and 2026 seasons, the scoring averages at Wankhede have reached unprecedented heights. Here is a comprehensive, statistical breakdown of Wankhede Stadium’s IPL records across the last three seasons.
Pitch Report and Ground Dimensions
Wankhede Stadium is unique due to its construction and geographic location right next to the Arabian Sea. Here are the core technical characteristics of the ground:
- Boundary Dimensions: The ground features short boundaries that heavily favor run-scoring. The straight boundary is approximately 70–72 meters, while the square boundaries are incredibly short at just 64–68 meters. The fine leg and third-man boundaries are even shorter, hovering around 60 meters.
- Red Soil Pitch: The pitch at Wankhede is prepared using local Maharashtra red soil. Red soil is rich in clay content, which gives the surface structural durability, resulting in true, consistent bounce and excellent carry to the wicket. Unlike black clay pitches, red soil allows batsmen to play their shots on the rise with complete trust in the bounce.
The Dew Factor & Toss Strategy
Due to its proximity to the coast, evening matches at Wankhede are heavily impacted by the dew factor. As night falls, moisture settles on the outfield, making the ball wet and slippery. This creates two distinct disadvantages for the fielding side: spinners struggle to grip and turn the ball, and fast bowlers find it difficult to execute yorkers or control the wet ball. Consequently, captains winning the toss almost always elect to bowl first, as chasing becomes significantly easier under lights.
IPL 2024 Wankhede Stats Summary
In IPL 2024, Wankhede hosted seven matches. Batting first sides won four, while chasing teams won three. The average first-innings score surged to 188, proving that any target under 180 is easily chaseable on this wicket.
| Stat Category | IPL 2024 Figures |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 7 |
| Average 1st innings score | 188 |
| Highest team total | 234/5 (MI vs DC) |
| Lowest team total | 125 (MI vs RR) |
| Total sixes hit | 127 |
| Total fours hit | 222 |
| Batting first wins | 4 |
| Chasing wins | 3 |
| Overall batting strike rate | 159.1 |
IPL 2025 Wankhede Stats Summary
During the 2025 season, Mumbai Indians hosted seven home games. While the average innings score slightly adjusted to around 175, the season was defined by legendary milestones. Former MI captain Rohit Sharma made history by becoming the first batter in IPL history to hit 100 sixes at a single venue, ending the season with 110 career sixes at Wankhede.
| Stat Category | IPL 2025 Figures |
|---|---|
| MI home matches hosted | 7 |
| Average innings score | ~175 |
| Rohit Sharma career Wankhede sixes | 110 (Milestone reached) |
| MI all-time Wankhede record (end of 2025) | W57, L35 (92 matches) |
IPL 2026 Wankhede Stats (Complete Season)
The 2026 IPL season at Wankhede Stadium went down as one of the highest-scoring editions in tournament history. Across 7 league matches, teams registered an astronomical average first-innings score of 219.7 runs. The season featured incredible batting displays, including Ryan Rickelton’s unbeaten 123 off 55 balls and Sanju Samson’s match-winning 101*.
| Match (Date) | First Innings Score | Second Innings Score | Match Winner | Key Performer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI vs KKR (Mar 29) | KKR 220/4 (20 ov) | MI 224/4 (19.1 ov) | MI won by 6 wickets | Ryan Rickelton (81 off 43) |
| MI vs RCB (Apr 12) | RCB 240/4 (20 ov) | MI 222/5 (20 ov) | RCB won by 18 runs | Phil Salt (78 off 36) |
| MI vs PBKS (Apr 16) | MI 195/6 (20 ov) | PBKS 198/3 (16.3 ov) | PBKS won by 7 wickets | Prabhsimran Singh (80* off 39) |
| CSK vs MI (Apr 23) | CSK 207/6 (20 ov) | MI 104/10 (19 ov) | CSK won by 103 runs | Sanju Samson (101* off 54) |
| MI vs SRH (Apr 29) | MI 243/5 (20 ov) | SRH 249/4 (18.4 ov) | SRH won by 6 wickets | Heinrich Klaasen (65* off 30) |
| MI vs LSG (May 4) | LSG 228/5 (20 ov) | MI 229/4 (18.4 ov) | MI won by 6 wickets | Will Jacks (46 off 22) |
| MI vs RR (May 24) | RR 205/8 (20 ov) | MI 175/9 (20 ov) | RR won by 30 runs | Yuzvendra Chahal (3/28) |
All-Time IPL Records at Wankhede Stadium
To put the recent stats into perspective, here are the all-time historical IPL records at Wankhede Stadium at the conclusion of the 2026 season:
| Record Category | Record Holder & Figure |
|---|---|
| Most IPL runs at Wankhede | Rohit Sharma — 2,529 runs |
| Most IPL sixes at Wankhede | Rohit Sharma — 110 sixes |
| Highest individual score | AB de Villiers — 133* (RCB vs MI, 2015) |
| Highest team total | 249/4 — SRH vs MI (Apr 29, 2026) |
| Highest successful run-chase | 249/4 — SRH vs MI (Apr 29, 2026) |
| Most IPL wickets at Wankhede | Lasith Malinga — 66 wickets |
| Best bowling figures in a match | 5/18 — Harbhajan Singh (2011) / Hasaranga (2022) |
| Overall chasing win rate | 54% wins (68 wins from 126 matches) |
As these stats show, Wankhede Stadium remains the ultimate test for bowlers and a paradise for batsmen. For verified ball-by-ball scorecards and tournament standings, you can visit the official IPL T20 Hub.
