IPL 2025: Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report, Highest Score & Key Stats for MI vs DC Match

Match 63 of IPL 2025 will see Mumbai Indians (MI) face off against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, May 21. With the playoffs approaching, this game holds massive significance for both sides.

A win for MI would guarantee them a place in the playoffs alongside RCB, GT, and PBKS. However, a defeat would make their qualification dependent on their last group-stage game, as well as the outcome of DC’s fixtures. For Delhi Capitals, the equation is more critical. A loss would officially eliminate them from the playoff race, making them the sixth team to exit IPL 2025. But a win against MI keeps them alive, setting up a must-win encounter against PBKS in their final group game. If DC beat both MI and PBKS — and PBKS then defeat MI — DC could sneak into the playoffs with 15 points.

Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report for MI vs DC, IPL 2025

The Wankhede pitch is known for its consistent bounce and short boundaries, making it a batting-friendly surface. Fans can expect high-scoring action, especially under the lights.

That said, pace bowlers who hit the right lengths can get early swing during the powerplay overs. The evening dew has often impacted games at Wankhede, making it harder for bowlers to grip the ball in the second innings. As a result, captains winning the toss are likely to opt to bowl first, considering dew and chasing advantage.

Additionally, if dew becomes excessive, the bowling side can request a ball change, as per recent IPL regulations.

Pitch Summary at Wankhede (Since IPL 2024):

• Matches Played: 13

• Batting 1st Won: 6

• Batting 2nd Won: 7

• Average 1st Innings Score: 181/7

• Lowest Total Defended: 169

• Highest Target Chased: 197

• 200+ Totals Scored: 7 out of 13 matches

• Average Sixes per Match: 18

Bowling Performance:

• Pace:

  • Overs Bowled: 71%

  • Wickets Taken: 98

  • Bowling Average: 29.7

  • Economy Rate: 9.9

  • Strike Rate: 17.9

• Spin:

  • Overs Bowled: 29%

  • Wickets Taken: 33

  • Bowling Average: 28.6

  • Economy Rate: 8.1

  • Strike Rate: 21.3

Last Match Recap at Wankhede Stadium

The most recent fixture at this venue was Match 56 of IPL 2025, where MI faced GT. Batting first, Mumbai scored 155/8, but Gujarat Titans managed to chase the revised target of 147 (DLS method) off the final ball, clinching victory with three wickets in hand.

Overall T20 Records at Wankhede Stadium

Wankhede Stadium has hosted 122 T20 matches in total. Chasing sides have historically had a slight edge at the venue.

• Matches Won by Batting First: 56

• Matches Won by Chasing: 66

• Win Percentage (Chasing): 54.10%

• Win Percentage (Batting First): 45.90%

• Wins After Toss: 64 (52.46%)

• Wins Despite Losing Toss: 58 (47.54%)

• No Result Matches: 0

Individual and Team Records at Wankhede

Highest Individual Score:

• AB de Villiers scored 133 for RCB* against MI on May 10, 2015 — the highest ever at this ground.

Best Bowling Figures:

• Harbhajan Singh (MI vs CSK, 2011) – 5/18

• Wanindu Hasaranga (RCB vs SRH, 2022) – 5/18

Highest Team Total:

• RCB scored 235/1 against MI, powered by de Villiers’ unbeaten 133.

Lowest Team Total:

• KKR’s 67 all out against MI on May 16, 2008 remains the lowest at the venue.

Highest Successful Chase:

• MI chased down 214 against RR on April 30, 2023 — the highest successful run chase at Wankhede.