India will host New Zealand in the third Test match at Wankhede Stadium in Bengaluru. The city is set for an exciting match as both teams look to end the series on a high note.
Seating Capacity: 33000
Number of matches hosted: 26 Test, 37 ODI, 12 T20I
Wankhede Pitch Report
The IND vs NZ Pitch Report for 3rd Test pitch should offer a balanced surface, and here’s what to expect:
- Batting: The wicket is generally favorable for batters early on, allowing for good stroke play. However, as the match progresses, spinners are likely to gain traction, especially from Day 2 onward.
- Bowling: Pacers may find some early movement, but spinners are expected to play a larger role as the game advances, especially as the pitch begins to wear.
- Average First-Innings Score: The average first-innings score at this venue is 339 runs.
- Weather: Mumbai is expected to be mostly sunny with temperatures around 33°C, providing ideal playing conditions.
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India Test Record in Mumbai
India has played 26 Test matches at this venue, winning 12, losing 7, and drawing 7.
New Zealand Test Record in Mumbai
New Zealand has played three games at this venue, winning one and losing two.
Wankhede Stadium Test Records
Total Matches Played: 26
Home Team (IND) Won: 12
Visiting Team Won: 7
Neutral Side Won: 0
Drawn/ No Result: 7
Average 1st Innings Score: 339
Average 2nd Innings Score: 334
Matches Won Batting 1st: 11
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 8
Highest Team Total: 631/10 By India vs England
Lowest Team Total: 62/10 By New Zealand vs India
Highest Run-chase: 164/6 by South Africa vs India
Highest Individual Score: Clive Lloyd (WI) – 242* runs vs India
Best Bowling Figures: Azaz Patel (NZ) – 10/119 vs India
Most Runs: Sunil Gavaskar (IND)- 1122 runs in 11 matches
Most Wickets: Ravi Ashwin (IND) – 38 wickets in 5 matches
Most Sixes at this venue: Sachin Tendulkar (IND)- 9 sixes in 11 matches
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IND Player Stats at Wankhede Stadium
- Virat Kohli- 469 runs in 5 matches
- KL Rahul: 24 runs in 1 match
- Shubman Gill: 91 runs in 1 match
- Ravi Ashwin: 226 runs & 38 wickets in 5 matches
- Rohit Sharma: 111 runs in 1 match
- Ravindra Jadeja: 25 runs & 6 wickets in 1 match
- Axar Patel: 93 runs & 3 wickets in 1 match
NZ Player Stats at Wankhede Stadium
- Tim Southee: 16 runs & 8 wickets in 1 match
- Kane Williamson: 30 runs in 1 match
- Azaz Patel: 14 wickets in 1 match
- Will Young: 24 runs in 1 match
- Tom Blundell: 8 runs in 1 match
- Rachin Ravindra: 22 runs & 3 wickets in 1 match
- Tom Latham: 16 runs in 1 match
- Daryl Mitchell: 68 runs in 1 match
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Active Batters with most runs at Wankhede Stadium in Test
- Virat Kohli (IND)- 469 runs in 5 matches
- Cheteshwar Pujara (IND)- 348 runs in 4 matches
- Ravi Ashwin (IND)- 226 runs in 5 matches
- Mayank Agarwal (IND)- 212 runs in 1 match
- Jayant Yadav (IND)- 122 runs in 2 matches
Active bowlers with most wickets at Wankhede Stadium in Test
- Ravi Ashwin (IND)- 38 wickets in 5 matches
- Azaz Patel (IND)- 14 wickets in 1 match
- Ravindra Jadeja (IND): 6 wickets in 1 match
- Jayant Yadav (IND)- 6 wickets in 2 matches
- Mohammad Siraj (IND)- 3 wickets in 1 match
