Wankhede Stadium Completes 50 Years: Here Are Top 7 Iconic Matches Played At This Venue In Mumbai; See Pics
The 2011 Cricket World Cup Final, held on April 2 at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, saw India defeat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets. MS Dhoni's unbeaten 91, capped by a winning six, earned him Player of the Match honors. India became the first team to win a World Cup on home soil.
Sachin Tendulkar's farewell match was his 200th and final Test, played against the West Indies from November 14-16, 2013, at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. India won the match by an innings and 126 runs. Receiving an emotional farewell as he retired after a legendary 24-year cricket career.
India vs. South Africa Test at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, in February 2000 was notable for South Africa's dominant performance. Anil Kumble shone for India with 9 wickets in the match.
On October 17, 2007, at Wankhede Stadium, Australia defended 193, defeating India by 18 runs in the final ODI of the series. Murali Kartik's 6/27 shone, but India fell short, bowled out for 185 in a low-scoring match.
The India vs. Australia Test at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai (Nov 3-5, 2004), was a low-scoring thriller. India won by 13 runs, with Harbhajan Singh and Murali Kartik key to bowling out Australia for 93. Despite the win, Australia claimed the series 2-1.
The India vs. England ODI at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, was played on February 3, 2002, as the 6th match of the series. England won by 5 wickets, chasing down India's total of 250/9. England secure the victory. Despite the loss, India had already clinched the series 3-3.
On November 15, 2023, at Wankhede Stadium, India set 397/4, with Virat Kohli's 117 and Shreyas Iyer's 105. New Zealand fell short by 70 runs, scoring 327. Virat Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar in ODI centuries.