Now it’s India‘s chance to secure a 4-1 scoreline against England in the ongoing T20I series, which will feel familiar, as we go back to 2024 when the Indian Test team thumped the Three Lions by a 4-1 margin. The same opportunity is coming from the Men in Blue now in the shorter format of the game. India, coming off a thrilling win in Pune, which helped the camp seal the series and clinch a record 17th consecutive home series, now has all eyes on the final nail in the coffin, as the fifth T20I is set to happen at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Many eyes are on that game. Take a look at what we can expect from the Wankhede surface ahead of IND vs ENG 5th T20I.
Wankhede Stadium pitch report
Among all the stadiums in India, Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is surely a favourite, particularly for batters who typically get the best runs on this surface. The average score per over is around 9.4, showing how well the surface supports the batters. If a team bats first on this surface, they can easily look to post a score of more than 190. However, chasing teams have also been successful here, winning 5 out of 8 times. What makes the Wankhede surface amazing for batting is the good bounce and pace, which help batters play confidently, as there is unevenness in some areas. Speaking of the bowling department, spinners can have an impact if they maintain tight lines. Fast bowlers, on the other hand, need to be precise with their lengths and lines early on. Historically, the team winning the toss tends to bowl first, taking advantage of the conditions.
Wankhede Stadium stats
| Stat | Details |
| Matches | 8 |
| Won Batting First | 3 |
| Won Batting Second | 5 |
| Highest Total | 240/3 by India vs West Indies in 2019 |
| Lowest Total | 135/7 by Sri Lanka vs India in 2017 |
| Highest Successful Chase | 230/8 in 19.4 overs by England vs South Africa in 2016 |
| Lowest Total Defended | 162/5 by India vs Sri Lanka in 2023 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 191 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 179 |
| Highest Individual Score | Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 100* off 48 balls vs England in 2016 |
| Best Bowling Innings | Shivam Mavi (India) – 4 for 22 vs Sri Lanka in 2023 |
| Total Sixes | 134 |
| Total Fours | 253 |
| Total 50s | 13 fifties |
| Total 100s | 1 hundred |
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