Batting-Friendly Wankhede Pitch to Host Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025 Clash
Match: | 20th Match, IPL 2025 |
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Date: | Monday, April 07, 2025 07:30 PM |
Format: | T20 |
Venue: | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, hosting the twentieth match of IPL 2025 on April 6, 2025, at 07:30 PM IST, is known for its batting-friendly surface. Experts from SportsGully confirm that the pitch offers excellent support to batters, with an average first-innings score of around 175-180, based on recent IPL data. The surface provides good pace and bounce, favoring stroke-making, while pacers might find some early swing with the new ball. Spinners could get some turn in the middle overs, but the pitch is known for high-scoring encounters, with teams often posting totals above 170. Teams batting second have a slight edge due to dew, making bowling first a preferred strategy. The weather is expected to be warm with temperatures around 29°C and humidity at 70%, with a low chance of rain, ensuring an uninterrupted match, though dew might influence the second innings.
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