Appreciating Rohit Sharma’s blockbuster IPL record at the Wankhede Stadium
Cricket stadiums in India are renowned for their buzz, but the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai carries an electric atmosphere and prestige.
The notorious ground was built in 1974 in the famous city and is a backdrop to some of Indian cricket’s most memorable moments and home to an IPL franchise – the Mumbai Indians.
From India’s historic World Cup victory in 2011 to thrilling IPL match climaxes, the Wankhede Stadium has been an integral part of the country’s cricketing history.
Home to MI, the joint most successful IPL franchise with five titles, the ground’s batting-friendly tracks, short boundaries, and rapid outfield has made it ideal for high-scoring encounters.
The electrifying bellows of MI’s passionate supporters have created an intimidating atmosphere that makes Wankhede a difficult place to play.
With the 2025 IPL season imminent and MI seeking to become the most decorated outfit, the team will hope the Wankhede continues to be a stronghold and breeding ground for on-field excellence.
The franchise will be desperate to make and shatter more records at their fortress while hunting for their sixth IPL title.
1. Who has the most IPL runs at Wankhede Stadium?
It comes as no surprise that Rohit Sharma dubbed the ‘Hitman’ and former MI Captain, leads the IPL runs chart at Wankhede with 2295 runs to his name.
His knack for playing long, impactful innings and dominating all varieties of T20 bowling has helped him excel at his home venue.
Rohit’s elegance, coupled with his capability to accelerate in key moments, has turned the iconic stadium into a playground where the fanbase bows down to his excellence.
His match-winning knocks have been an instrumental factor in the Mumbai Indians‘ dominance at home over the years.
2. Who has the most IPL wickets at Wankhede Stadium?
Sri Lanka’s legendary T20 master, Lasith Malinga, holds the record for the most IPL wickets at Wankhede with 68 wickets at the fortress.
The pacer, known for his unorthodox action that released toe-crushing yorkers and disguised slower balls, was the spearhead of the Mumbai Indians’ bowling attack for over a decade.
His brilliance was in his ability to deliver at the venue when the pressure was on which made him an indispensable part of MI’s success.
Malinga has since retired from the IPL and his record remains a benchmark for bowlers to leave their mark on Mumbai’s cricketing cauldron.
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3. What is the highest IPL team total at Wankhede Stadium?
It’s a visiting side that claims the record of the highest IPL total at the Wankhede with Royal Challengers Bangalore, posting a colossal 235/1 in front of a stunned home crowd.
The total was driven by masterful innings from South African AB de Villiers, whose explosive score of 133* (more on this later) was met by no answers from MI’s despondent bowlers.
Supported by a helpful 82* off 50 balls from Indian hero, Virat Kohli, the match proved Wankhede’s true nature as a batting paradise that allows batters to thrive with big hitting while the bowlers toil.
4. What is the lowest IPL team total at Wankhede Stadium?
Sometimes the sheer class of the world’s best bowlers create great surprises alongside the hearty support of the raucous Mumbai Indians home crowd at Wankhede.
The unfortunate record of the lowest IPL total at the venue goes to the Kolkata Knight Riders who were dismissed for a miserly 67 runs against a rampant MI side in the first edition of the IPL in 2008.
The heroics of Shaun Pollock with the ball in hand-highlighted how early lateral movement and disciplined bowling could still yield results on the bat-friendly surface in Mumbai.
His match-winning figures of 3/12 dismantled KKR for a poor first-innings score that the home side chased in just 5.3 overs.
5. Who has the highest individual IPL score at Wankhede Stadium?
In that record scoring total at Wankhede Stadium for RCB in 2015, South African three format star, AB de Villiers smoked an unbeaten 133* off just 59 balls in the greatest individual feat of scoring in IPL history at the venue.
The T20 maestro’s record innings was a masterpiece in utilising the surface and conditions in a breathtaking display of 360° strokeplay where he dominated the opposition and silenced the home crowd.
In 2015, RCB had an all-star top order consisting of Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers – it was surely inevitable that one of these would pinch an IPL individual record that year.
6. Who has the best IPL bowling figures at Wankhede Stadium?
MI legend and stalwart, Harbhajan Singh took figures of 5/18 in a 2011 victory over the Chennai Super Kings.
The off-spinner showcased his class by dismantling CSK’s formidable batting lineup at Wankhede, claiming the vital early wicket of Suresh Raina along the way.
His efforts with the ball proved that spinners could also thrive on the typically pace-friendly Mumbai pitch.
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