Top 5 highest totals chased at Wankhede Stadium in T20I cricket

The Wankhede Stadium has witnessed many memorable chases in T20I cricket.

Standing proudly in the Mumbai skyline, the Wankhede Stadium is a noisy and energetic ground, especially in T20I cricket. Here, the humid air often carries the ball right into the cheering crowds. This ground has a unique red-soil surface that always gives a reliable bounce.

This makes the pitch a dream for any batter. During the second innings, the evening dew often makes the grass slippery. So, bowlers struggle to grip the ball. This makes even a huge score feel unsafe against a determined chase.

Highest totals chased at Wankhede Stadium in T20I cricket-

5. England vs India (169/4 in 2021)

England show up a lot in these records. Their ultra-aggressive style of batting fits perfectly with Mumbai’s fast outfield. During this 2021 game, the English batters took advantage of the slippery evening grass.

They chased down a tricky total against a strong Indian bowling attack. So, the stadium is known as a place where the game can flip in an instant. Teams never feel safe with a lead until they put the very last run on the board.

4. India vs West Indies (173/2 in 2019)

India took their revenge in the series final against the West Indies in 2019. They chased down 173 runs with a calm and steady approach. Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan were well aware of the local conditions. They found gaps in the field during the early, high-scoring overs.

They finished the game with many overs to spare. This performance proved that the Wankhede pitch is a nightmare for bowlers. It is especially hard on those who do not adjust when the ball stops swinging.

3. West Indies vs India (196/3 in 2016)

Indian fans still remember the 2016 semi-final with total disbelief. The West Indies team managed to quiet a loud home crowd. India set a tough target of 192. In response, Lendl Simmons and Andre Russell started a fierce comeback.

They relied on pure power rather than perfect form. This win showed how the Mumbai sea breeze helps the ball travel. It makes it much easier for players to clear the ropes with plenty of room to spare.

2. South Africa vs England (229/4 in 2016)

In that memorable match, the South African team scored a huge score. At the time, most people thought that many runs were impossible to beat. Their top-order batters took advantage of the short boundaries and played aggressively.

However, the flat Wankhede pitch meant the ball reached the bat at a steady, easy pace. Even though they lost, this specific innings showed something important. This stadium lets batting sides keep their scoring rate incredibly high for a long time.

1. England vs South Africa (230/8 in 2016)

The most dramatic run-chase happened during the 2016 World T20. England successfully tracked down a massive target of 230 runs against a shocked South African attack. Quinton de Kock and Hashim Amla originally pushed the Proteas to what looked like an unbeatable score.

However, Joe Root scored 83 runs to lead the English response. Despite the pressure of such a big total, the visitors kept scoring fast. They hit the winning runs with just two balls left in the game.

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