INDW vs AUSW 1st Test Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report, Avg Score, Highest Total and More Today Match 2023

INDW vs AUSW 1st Test Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report, Avg Score, Highest Total and More Today Match 2023

INDW vs AUSW 1st Test Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report Today Match 2023

Wankhede Stadium stands as a haven for batsmen, offering optimal conditions for substantial run-scoring. Strategically, the team that wins the toss at this venue should seriously consider opting to bat first. This decision enables them to capitalize on the favorable batting conditions, aiming to compile a commanding total on the scoreboard. By doing so, the team sets the stage to exert significant pressure on the opposition, creating a formidable challenge for them during their innings. The historical performance at Wankhede Stadium underscores the importance of a robust batting strategy from the outset, setting the tone for a competitive and potentially advantageous match outcome.

INDW vs AUSW 1st Test Wankhede Stadium Avg Score, Highest Total and More Today Match 2023

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, has witnessed a cricketing history that spans several decades. The city has hosted a total of 26 Test matches, with the inaugural game taking place on 23/01/1975 and the most recent one concluding on 03/12/2021. In these contests, the home side emerged victorious in 12 matches, constituting 46.15% of the total, while the touring side secured triumph in 7 matches, equivalent to 26.92%. Notably, no matches concluded with a win for the neutral side.

The outcomes vary when analyzing batting performances, as the team batting first claimed victory in 11 matches (42.31%), while the team batting second triumphed in 8 matches (30.77%). The impact of winning the toss is evident, with teams winning after winning the toss constituting 46.15%, and those prevailing after losing the toss at 26.92%. Additionally, a considerable number of matches, 26.92%, ended in draws, highlighting the competitive nature of the contests.

Several cricketing milestones have been etched in Mumbai, with the highest individual innings being an impressive 242* by C H Lloyd from the West Indies on 23/01/1975 against India. The best bowling performance in an innings and a match, both credited to A Y Patel from New Zealand, occurred on 03/12/2021 against India, with figures of 10/119 and 14/225, respectively.

The record for the highest team innings belongs to India, scoring 631 on 08/12/2016 against England. In contrast, the lowest team innings stands at 62, a challenging day for New Zealand on 03/12/2021 against India. The highest successful run chase in Mumbai was achieved by South Africa, scoring 164/6 on 24/02/2000 against India.

Statistically, the average opening stand in Mumbai is 37.84 runs, and the average runs per wicket and per over are 29.60 and 2.92, respectively. The average score when batting first is 339, encapsulating the historical significance and competitive dynamics of Test cricket in Mumbai.

Also read: Wankhede Stadium Test Records and Stats- INDW vs AUSW 1st Test Today Match 2023

CityMumbai
CountryIndia
First Test Match23/01/1975
Last Test Match03/12/2021
Matches Played26
Matches Won by Home Side12 (46.15%)
Matches Won by Touring Side7 (26.92%)
Matches Won by Neutral Side0 (0.00%)
Matches Won Batting First11 (42.31%)
Matches Won Batting Second8 (30.77%)
Matches Won Winning Toss12 (46.15%)
Matches Won Losing Toss7 (26.92%)
Matches Drawn7 (26.92%)
Matches Tied0 (0.00%)
Highest Individual Innings242*C H Lloyd (West Indies)23/01/1975 v India
Best Bowling (Innings)10/119A Y Patel (New Zealand)03/12/2021 v India
Best Bowling (Match)14/225A Y Patel (New Zealand)03/12/2021 v India
Highest Team Innings631 (India) 08/12/2016 v England
Lowest Team Innings62 (New Zealand) 03/12/2021 v India
Highest Run Chase Achieved164/6 (South Africa) 24/02/2000 v India
Average Opening Stand (Runs)37.84
Average Runs per Wicket29.60
Average Runs per Over2.92
Average Score Batting First339
IPL 2024

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