India are all set to face New Zealand in the first semifinal of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
This will be the fifth match of the ODI World Cup 2023 to be hosted at this venue.
Both these teams faced each other once in the league stage of the tournament. India won that fixture by four wickets on the back of Mohmmad Shami's five-wicket haul and Virat Kohli's 95-run knock.
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However, the last time they faced each other in World Cup knockout match, interestingly, was the semi-final of the 2019 edition of the competition. The Black Caps got the better of the Men in Blue on that occasion, winning by 18 runs in a dramatic game.
Rohit Sharma and Co. have an opportunity to avenge that loss and despite India's recent knockout failures, they are looking much more confident and stronger this time.
How many ODI matches has Wankhede Stadium hosted?
The Wankhede Stadium has hosted a total of 27 ODIs so far. Fourteen of these matches have been won by the team batting first, while 13 have been won by the team batting second.
How many spectators can Wankhede Stadium hold?
The Wankhede Stadium has a seating capacity of about 32000 spectators. Being in Mumbai, the stadium has been sold out on most occasions during the time of IPL or whenever the Indian Cricket Team has played.
Wankhede Stadium: Pitch Report
Historically, the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai has been known for its high-scoring encounters.
The pitch is a batting wicket, and the boundaries are small. However, from bowling point of view, the pitch is known to assist spinners a bit. But the size of the boundaries might be a problem for slower bowlers.
However, according to reports, the pitch for the semi-final is expected to be slow after the Indian team management requested the BCCI pitch curator to shave off the excess grass on the surface of the pitch.
Wankhede Stadium: Average scores and toss results in ODIs
| Average first innings score in Mumbai | 261 |
| Matches won after batting first | 14 |
| Matches won by chasing team | 13 |
What happened in the previous ODI at Wankhede Stadium?
In the most recent ODI game held here, Afghanistan were beaten by Australia by three wickets.
Batting first, Afghanistan put up a score of 291, courtesy Ibrahim Zadran's century. They looked set to achieve a historic win over Australia, reducing them to 91/7. However, Glenn Maxwell pulled off a miraculous victory, getting Australia beyond the finishing line with his double-hundred.
What is the highest score by a team at Wankhede Stadium in ODIs?
The highest score at the Wankhede Stadium is 438/4, scored by South Africa against hosts India in 2015. The Proteas batters sent the Indian bowlers to the cleaners. Quinton de Kock (109), Faf Du Plessis (133), and AB De Villiers (119) all scored centuries in that fixture.
What is the lowest score by a team at Wankhede Stadium in ODIs?
The lowest score at the Wankhede Stadium is 55, scored by Sri Lanka against India in the 2023 World Cup. Mohammad Shami and Mohammed Siraj claimed five and three wickets respectively as the Men in Blue won by 302 runs.
What is the highest individual score at Wankhede Stadium in ODIs?
Australia's Maxwell clinched an unlikely win for his team. He resurrected them from 91/7, helping them achieve the 292-run target with his double-century. His 128-ball 201 is the highest individual score recorded at this venue in ODIs so far.
What is the best bowling figure at Wankhede Stadium in ODIs?
Indian spinner Murali Karthik holds the best bowling figure at Wankhede Stadium in ODIs. He recorded figures of 6/27 in 10 overs against Australia in October 2007.
He bowled three maidens in his spell, conceding runs at 2.70 per over. Karthik picked the wickets of Brad Hodge, Andrew Symonds, Brad Haddin, James Hopes, Brad Haddin and Brett Lee in the match.
Which batter has the most runs at Wankhede Stadium in ODIs?
Sachin Tendulkar has the most runs at the Wankhede Stadium in the 50-over format. Being his home ground, the 50-year-old knew the pitch very well.
The Master Blaster scored 455 runs in 11 innings at the venue. He scored three fifties and one century at an average of 41.36 at the Wankhede.
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Which bowler has the most wickets at Wankhede Stadium in ODIs?
Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad has bagged the most wickets at the Wankhede Stadium in ODI Cricket. He played six ODIs in his career at Wankhede and picked 15 wickets here. Prasad recorded best figures of 4/27 at the venue against South Africa in 1996.
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