Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report: Is The Surface Batting Or Bowling Friendly?



Wankhede Stadium [Source: @mohanstatsman/X]Wankhede Stadium [Source: @mohanstatsman/X]

The 62nd IPL 2025 match will witness a riveting battle between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the historic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. This match holds huge significance from both teams' perspectives, as they would be keen to secure a victory and inch one step closer to the playoffs. 

MI and DC's IPL 2025 journey has been a mix of ups and downs. While the five-time champions are placed fourth with 14 points, the Capitals are occupying the fifth position with six wins. 

As they gear up for a cracking battle, let's see how the surface at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will behave throughout the contest. 

Wankhede Stadium Pitch Stats

Criterion
Data
Matches played6
Matches won batting 1st2
Matches won bowling 1st4
Average score batting 1st174.17
Average score bowling 1st163.5
Average run rate9.12
% of wickets by pacers75.67
% of wickets by spinners24.32

(Wankhede Stadium IPL 2025 stats)

Is Wankhede Stadium's Pitch batting or bowling friendly?

The surface at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai generally assists batters and fast bowlers. The new ball bowlers might get some assistance, in the air and off the pitch, while the batters are expected to dominate a majority part of the game. 

As it's the seventh IPL 2025 match at this venue, the spinners could get some turn in the middle overs. Thus, a balanced track with something for the bowlers could be on offer for tonight's game in Mumbai. 

Keeping the rain forecast in mind and considering the chasing sides have won four out of six IPL 2025 matches in Mumbai, the toss-winner could opt to bowl first. 

Wankhede Stadium Weather Today

Mumbai weather forecast for today [Source: AccuWeather]Mumbai weather forecast for today [Source: AccuWeather]

InformationDetails
Temperature34°C (RealFeel 39°C)
Wind SpeedWNW 15 km/h - 24 km/h
Probability of Precipitation 25%
Cloud Cover90%

According to AccuWeather, the temperature at Wankhede Stadium will be around 34°C, with a real feel of 39°C. Meanwhile, the wind will blow in the West/North-West direction, with varying speeds between 15 to 24 km/h. 

MI vs DC Chances Of Rain

The cloud cover at Wankhede Stadium is expected to be around 90 per cent this evening. AccuWeather predicts 25 per cent chances of precipitation; so, the game between MI and DC might be affected by rain and inclement weather.