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.

Rahul Dev

Cricket Jounralist at Newsdesk

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