Wankhede Stadium Mumbai Pitch Report: How Will The Surface Play For MI vs RCB?



Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai [Source: @CricSubhayan/X]Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai [Source: @CricSubhayan/X]

Mumbai Indians (MI) will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in match 20 of the ongoing IPL 2025 season. The much-awaited clash will be played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. 

Led by Hardik Pandya, MI have had a forgettable campaign, losing three out of their first four matches. On the other hand, RCB have performed much better in the tournament so far, securing two victories in three outings. 

As two formidable units gear up to face each other, let’s see how the surface at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will behave throughout the contest. 

Wankhede Stadium IPL Stats And Records

Criterion
Data
Matches Played8
Matches won batting 1st4
Matches won bowling 1st4
No Result0
Average 1st innings score179.12
Average 2nd innings score169.12
Average run rate9.40
% of wickets by pacers76
% of wickets by spinners24

(Wankhede Stadium stats since IPL 2024)

Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

The surface at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will likely offer some seam movement to the fast bowlers early on in the powerplay. The new ball bowlers can also get some swing in the air due to the sea breeze. 

In fact, the fast bowlers managed to scalp five wickets across both innings inside the powerplay in the MI vs KKR clash at this venue. 

However, the batters can capitalise on the track’s pace and bounce to score valuable runs once they get set in the middle. So, it’s important to play out the first few overs before shifting gears. 

Spin bowlers generally don’t get significant assistance in Mumbai. Considering the track doesn’t really slow down with time, the toss-winner will likely bowl first.

Wankhede Stadium Mumbai Weather Today

Wankhede Stadium weather forecast [Source: AccuWeather]Wankhede Stadium weather forecast [Source: AccuWeather]

InformationDetails
Temperature34° C (RealFeel 39°C)
Wind SpeedNNW 17 km/h - 39 km/h
Probability of Precipitation and Thunderstorms 0% and 0%
Cloud Cover13%

According to AccuWeather, the temperature at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will be around 34° C, with a real feel of 39°C. Meanwhile, the wind will blow in the North/North-West direction, with varying speeds between 17 to 39 km/h. 

Chances Of Rain In MI vs RCB

The cloud cover at Wankhede Stadium is expected to be 13 per cent. However, AccuWeather predicts no chance of precipitation; so, the game is expected to be an uninterrupted affair between MI and RCB.