MI vs RR: Wankhede Stadium IPL Records & Ground Stats


image-lh384cx9MI will take on RR tonight [Source: IPLT20.com]

The 42nd group-stage fixture of the ongoing Indian Premier League will see the battle between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals tonight. While RR would like to sustain their dominance, MI would be desperate to seal a victory and get back on the winning track. 

As the iconic Wankhede stadium in Mumbai gears up to host the game, let's see what the numbers say about the iconic venue. 


Wankhede Stadium IPL records and ground stats

The historic Wankhede stadium in Mumbai has hosted 105 IPL matches, with the first of them all being played between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore back in April 20, 2008. 

It has been a happy-hunting ground for the chasing teams, who have won 56 matches as compared to 49 by the teams batting first. 

Toss hasn't been that significant at the venue, as the toss-losers have managed 50 victories as compared to 55 by the toss-winners.

The highest-ever team total recorded is 235 for 1 by RCB, while KKR holds the record for the lowest-ever team total of 67. 

The average runs per over at the venue reads a decent 8.41, indicating the track's conduciveness for batting. 

So, overall it has been a high-scoring venue and we expect a similar game between the two formidable outfits tonight.