IND vs NZ 3rd Test: The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will host the last match of the 3-match Test series between the Indian cricket team and the New Zealand cricket team. The hosts are trailing by 2-0 in the series and would like to avoid a clean sweep by winning the IND vs NZ 3rd Test match. On the other hand, the Kiwis have shown amazing play in this series and will look to complete a dominating performance over India. On that note, let us check out the Wankhede Stadium pitch report and stats for the IND vs NZ 3rd Test.
IND vs NZ Test: Wankhede Stadium pitch report
The pitch at the Wankhede Stadium is usually batting-friendly. The pitch here is made of red soil, which provides good bounce as the ball comes easily on the bat. The spinners will also have to struggle to take wickets, at least in the first half of the match. The toss also plays a very important role at the venue. The captain winning the toss in the IND vs NZ 3rd Test will probably look to bat first and post a big total on the board in their first innings.
Wankhede Stadium Test stats and records
The Indian team has played 26 Tests at the venue. Out of which, they have won 12. The Indian side has lost 7 Test matches and seven games, have resulted in a draw. Speaking about New Zealand records at the venue, they have played 3 Tests on this ground, out of which they have won one game. Both sides played their first match at the venue back in 1976.
Most runs and wickets at Wankhede Stadium
Sunil Gavaskar has scored the most Test runs on this ground. He has scored 1,122 runs in 20 innings of 11 matches at an average of 56.10. Among the active players, Virat Kohli has scored 469 runs in 8 innings at an average of 58.62. Ravichandran Ashwin and Anil Kumble have jointly taken 38-38 wickets on this ground. Kapil Dev comes next on the list with 28 wickets.
