IPL 2023 MI vs KKR Pitch Report, MI vs KKR Weather Report Wankhede Stadium
IPL 2023 MI vs KKR Pitch Report, Weather Report Wankhede Stadium – On April 16, the 22nd league match of IPL 2023 will be played between Mumbai Indians, led by Rohit Sharma, and Kolkata Knight Riders, led by Nitish Rana, at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
After losing their first two matches against Royal Challengers (RCB), MI suffered another defeat against CSK. However, they managed to secure their first victory of the season in their most recent match against DC, winning by six wickets.
On the other hand, KKR suffered a defeat in their last match against SRH, but they have registered two wins this season against RCB and GT. As both teams prepare for their upcoming clash, MI currently holds the 9th position in the points table, while KKR is placed in the 4th position.
Today IPL Match Details – MI vs KKR Today IPL Match
Tournament | IPL 2023 |
Match No | 22 |
Match | MI vs KKR |
Teams | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
Date | April 16 |
Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
IPL 2023 Wankhede Stadium Details
The Wankhede cricket stadium is an iconic ground in Mumbai and one of India’s premier stadiums. It is the sixth-largest cricket stadium with a capacity of 33,108. The stadium has been the home ground of Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL and WPL.
This venue has hosted many memorable matches, including the ICC World Cup 2011 Final between India and Sri Lanka, and Sachin Tendulkar’s farewell match of his international career. With 102 IPL matches hosted, it is the highest by any stadium in IPL history.
It will be interesting to see how MI performs against KKR, who have lost recent matches in the Tata IPL 2023 and are hoping for a win. MI is also looking to secure another win this season against KKR to earn two important points.
Wankhede Stadium Weather Report IPL 2023
The match scheduled for April 16th, 2023, will take place during the daytime, and Mumbai can expect warm and humid weather. The temperature is expected to range between 33 to 35 degrees Celsius, with a predicted wind speed of around 8 km/h.
As the evening approaches, the temperature is likely to fall. The humidity level is estimated to be around 50%, and the Air Quality Index (AQI) is approximately 140 with haze, indicating poor air quality. Fortunately, there is no chance of rain during the match.
Wankhede Stadium IPL 2023 Pitch Report – MI vs KKR Pitch Report
The T20 cricket pitch at Wankhede Stadium is well-known for favoring the batters due to its red soil surface. This allows the batsmen to play air shots in all directions.
While red soil provides very little help to spinners, this season the Wankhede pitch seems to be favoring fast bowlers. The stadium is also known for hosting high-scoring matches.
The small dimensions of the boundaries offer batters the opportunity to hit big shots and showcase their power-hitting skills. The match between MI and KKR at Wankhede Stadium promises to be a thrilling one.
Both teams will be aiming to perform well at this venue and take advantage of the conditions. Historically, the team batting second has won more matches at this stadium.
Wankhede Stadium IPL Records
- Matches Played: 102
- Batting 1st won: 48
- Batting 2nd won: 54
- Highest Score: 231/1 by RCB
- Lowest Score: 67/10 by KKR
- Average score: 168
Wankhede Stadium IPL 2023 Upcoming matches
Match Between | Date | Time |
MI vs KKR | 16th April, 2023 | 03:30 PM (IST) |
MI vs PBKS | 16th April 2023 | 07:30 PM (IST) |
9th May 2023 | 22nd April 2023 | 07:30 PM (IST) |
MI vs RCB | 12th May 2023 | 07:30 PM (IST) |
MI vs GT | 21st May 2023 | 07:30 PM (IST) |
MI vs SRH | 30th April 2023 | 03:30 PM (IST) |
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