Published on: Oct 23, 2023 12:00 pm IST|Updated on: Oct 23, 2023 1:10 pm IST
South Africa will face Bangladesh next in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday at 2:00 PM IST.
The Proteas have been on fire so far in the competition as they sit 3rd in the points table with three wins and a single loss after four matches. South Africa registered a record victory of 229 runs against England in their last match.
On the other hand, Bangladesh are 6th in the points table with a single win and three losses in their respective four matches. They lost their last match to India by 7 wickets and will be looking to bounce back to winning ways.
In this post, we will take a look at the Wankhede Stadium Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, and Average Score ahead of the World Cup clash between South Africa vs Bangladesh.
It is a batting paradise and the batters are likely to have a party here. The surface is flat with an even pace and bounce. Furthermore, the boundaries are short and the outfield is lightning-quick. However, the pacers are likely to get some swing with the new ball during the second innings.
Last Three Results at the Venue
South Africa have played 5 ODI matches at this venue. They have won 2 and lost 3 ODIs here.
South Africa’s Highest Total at the venue: 438/4 in 50 overs vs India in 2015 South Africa’s Lowest Total at the venue: 185/10 in 47.2 overs vs India in 1996
Bangladesh have played only one ODI match at this venue and they lost that game.
Bangladesh’s Highest Total at the venue: N/A Bangladesh’s Lowest Total at the venue: 115/10 in 36.3 overs vs India in 1998
South Africa vs Bangladesh ODI Head to Head
Matches: 24 South Africa Won: 18 Bangladesh Won: 06 No Result: 0 Tied: 0 Highest Total For South Africa: 369/6 in 50 overs in 2017 Lowest Total For South Africa: 154/10 in 37 overs in 2022 Highest Total For Bangladesh: 330/6 in 50 overs in 2019 Lowest Total For Bangladesh: 78/10 in 28 overs in 2011
Wankhede Stadium Ground Info
Seating Capacity: 33000 Number of matches hosted: 26 Tests, 24 ODIs, and 8 T20Is
Total Matches Played: 24 Home Team (India) Won: 11 Visiting Team Won: 9 Neutral Side Won: 4 No Result: 0 Match Tied: 0
Average 1st Innings Score: 251 Matches Won Batting 1st: 12 Matches Won Batting 2nd: 12 Highest Team Total: 438/4 by South Africa vs India in 2015 Lowest Team Total: 115/10 by Bangladesh vs India in 1998 Highest Run Chase: 284/4 by New Zealand vs India in 2017
Highest Individual Score: 151* by Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) vs India in 1997 Best Bowling Figures: 6/27 by Murali Kartik (India) vs Australia in 2007 Most Runs: Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 455 runs in 11 matches Most Wickets: Venkatesh Prasad (India) – 15 wickets in 6 matches Most Sixes in ODIs at this venue: AB de Villiers (South Africa) – 11 Sixes
Tags: ODI World Cup 2023