India vs New Zealand 2024 Test series: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai pitch history and Test records
India will take on New Zealand in the third Test of the series at the Wankhede Stadium, starting tomorrow morning. New Zealand already have an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, but the upcoming Test is quite important because of the World Test Championship points at stake.
Both New Zealand and India are alive in the race to the WTC Final, and earning 12 points from the upcoming match will make their journeys simpler. India will be keen to avoid a whitewash at the hands of New Zealand.
Reports have suggested that a rank turner could be on offer at the Wankhede Stadium for this Test. Before the match begins, here's a look at the pitch history and Test records of the iconic venue in Mumbai.
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Test records
Twenty six Test matches have taken place at this iconic venue, with India having a 12-7 win-loss record. Seven Tests have ended in a draw here, while teams losing the toss have won seven times.
Here are some other important stats to know from previous Tests hosted by Mumbai:
Test matches played: 26
Won by teams batting first: 11
Won by teams batting second: 8
Drawn: 7
Highest individual score: 242* - Clive Lloyd (WI) vs India, 1975
Best bowling figures (innings): 10/119 - Ajaz Patel (NZ) vs India, 2021
Best bowling figures (match): 14/225 - Ajaz Patel (NZ) vs India, 2021
Highest team total: 631 - India vs England, 2016
Lowest team total: 62 - New Zealand vs India, 2021
Highest successful run-chase: 164/6 - South Africa vs India, 2000
Average first innings score: 339
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai pitch report
As mentioned ahead, the pitch in Mumbai will likely be a rank turner. Spinners should rule the roost at this venue, and the batters may have a tough time once again, just like the Test in Pune.
The ball could turn a lot right from the first day itself. The exact pitch report will be broadcasted live before the toss takes place.
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai last Test
India crushed New Zealand by 372 runs in the last Test hosted by Mumbai. Mayank Agarwal's magnificent 150 helped the Indian side post 325 on the board in the first innings. In response, New Zealand were bowled out for just 62.
India added 276 runs to their lead and set a 540-run target for the Kiwis. Despite a 60-run knock from Daryl Mitchell, New Zealand managed only 167 in their second innings, losing by 372 runs. Here's a short summary of scores:
Brief scores: India 325 (Mayank Agarwal 150, Ajaz Patel 10/119) & 276/7 dec (Mayank Agarwal 62, Ajaz Patel 4/106) beat New Zealand 62 (Kyle Jamieson 17, Ravichandran Ashwin 4/8) & 167 (Daryl Mitchell 60, Ravichandran Ashwin 4/34) by 372 runs.