Wankhede Stadium Mumbai - Venue of ICC World Cup 2011 Final between India & Sri Lanka


The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is the venue of the ICC World Cup final 2011 where India is going to take out Sri Lanka in cricket world cup final.

Wankhede Stadium World Cup 2011 Venue - ICC World Cup 2011 Mumbai Venue Wankhede Stadium History


ICC World Cup 2011 Venue Wankhede Stadium Mumbai History


The Wankhede Stadium Mumbai is the best cricket stadium in IndiaWankhede Stadium World Cup 2011 Venue and it hosts both domestic and international cricket matches and it has witnessed all forms of matches namely tests matches, One day Internationals and Twenty20. The Wankhede Stadium Mumbai came into existence in the year 1974 as the outcome of some disputes raised between the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) and Cricket Club of India over ticket allocations. Now it has become the Best Cricket Stadium Venue in Mumbia to host international matches in India. The stadium has a capacity to hold 45,000 spectators. The Wankhede Cricket Stadium Pitch is bowler's favorite one where the pitch is largely a spinner and offers a friendly track. Wankede Stadium is the home ground for Mumbai Ranji Trophy Team as well as IPL Team Mumbai Indians.

Wankhede Stadium Renovated for World Cup 2011


Now the Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium is fully ready to hosts the upcoming World Cup 2011 which is going to kicks off in February 19th will be hosted by three countries viz Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka. The ICC World Cup 2011 Final Match is scheduled to be played at the renovated Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Wankhede Stadium ICC World Cup 2011 Venue Stands

The stands at Wankhede Stadium are named after famous Mumbai Sports cricket personalities like Vijay Merchant (West stand), Sunil Gavaskar (East stand upper) and Sachin Tendulkar (North stand). The renovated stadium looks modernized and well equipped with facilities like new seats, hygenic toilet facilities, good drainage facilities, drinking water facilities, hard pitch, increased lights and many more to make the Spectators and Tourists of World Cup 2011 to have a enjoyable and memorable experience.

Wankhede Stadium Mumbai Facts


Wankhede Stadium Location: D Road, Churchgate Mumbai
Wankhede Stadium Seating Capacity: 45,000
Wankhede Stadium Lighting Facilities: Provided with attractive and increased floodlights
Speciality of Wankhede Stadium: International Cricket Matches
Wankhede Seating Ends: Garware Pavilion End and Tata End
Management of Wankhede Stadium: Maharashtra Cricket Association
First Test Match at Wankhede Stadium: Between India vs. West Indies on Jan 23 to Jan 29th in the year 1975
First ODI at Wankhede Stadium: India vs. Sri Lanka on Jan 17th, 1987
Wankhede Stadium Most Prolific Batsman: Sunil Gavaskar by 1122 runs
Architect of Wankhede Stadium: Shashi Prabhu and Associates
Wankhede Stadium Contractor: B.E. Billimoria and Company.

Records Made at Wankhede Stadium Mumbai


  • Highest Test Total at Wankhede Stadium Mumbai is 604/6 by West Indies against India at 1974-75.
  • Lowest Test Total at Wankhede Stadium Mumbai is 93 scored by Australia against India in 2004-05.
  • Lowest ODI Total at Wankhede Stadium Mumbai is 115 all out by Bangladesh against India in 1998.
  • Fastest double hundred at Wankhede Cricket Stadium Mumbai by Ravishastri with his six sixes in 1984-85.


  • How to Reach Wankhede Stadium


    Wankhede Stadium is situated in Mumbai very close to Mumbai International Airport and the stadium is just at a 30 minutes drive from Church Gate Railway Station Mumbai. People can also reach Mumbai Wankhede Stadium by local buses and Mumbai Cabs.


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