Mumbai Indians will begin its quest for a sixth Indian Premier League (IPL) title with a clash against Chennai Super Kings in Chennai on March 23.
MI will play its first home game of the season at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 31 when it faces defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders.
At its home, Mumbai has been formidable, winning 51 out of 85 matches while losing 33 and playing one tie.
Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium
Matches played – 85
Won – 51
Lost – 33
Tied – 1
Batting average – 28.55 | Batting run rate – 8.66
Bowling average – 25.44 | Bowling economy – 8.40
MI had a forgettable IPL 2024, losing four out of its seven home games.
Wankhede Stadium – Key stats
Highest team score – 235/1 by Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians (2015)
Lowest team score – 67 all-out by Kolkata Knight Riders vs MI (2008)
Most runs scored – Rohit Sharma – 2295
Most wickets taken – Lasith Malinga – 68
Highest individual score – 133 not out by AB de Villiers (RCB) vs Mumbai Indians (2015)
Best bowling performance – 5/18 – by Harbhajan Singh (MI) vs CSK (2011) & Wanindu Hasaranga (RCB) vs SRH (2022)
The conditions at the Wankhede Stadium have favoured chasing teams on more occasions in IPL.
Wankhede Stadium favouring chasing in IPL
Matches played – 118
Wins for teams batting first – 53
Wins for teams chasing – 64
Tied – 1
