The BCCI have chosen the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai as one of the two host venues for the upcoming Womenโs Premier League WPL 2023, check out the pitch report, and weather forecast ahead of the tournament
The Brabourne Stadium was founded in 1937, and has hosted several domestic and international matches including Women’s matches and some IPL matches over the years.
Brabourne Cricket Stadium Mumbai pitch report today, weather forecast, women’s T20 records, size, stats and matches for WPL 2023
The first season of #WPL will run from March 4-26, with all matches to take place in Mumbai at the Brabourne Stadium and the DY Patil Stadium
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) February 6, 2023
Smriti Mandhana at Brabourne Stadium (T20I)
7I – 229 RunsSmriti Mandhana in India (T20I)
11I – 177 RunsWhat's that blunder @cricmetric
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The Cricket Club of India (CCI) owns the Brabourne Stadium, and it serves as the home of the Mumbai menโs and womenโs cricket teams.
It also served as a secondary home to the Rajasthan Royals at one point. The Brabourne stadium will host 11 out of 22 matches, which includes the WPL 2023 final.
Meanwhile, the DY Patil Stadium also in Mumbai will host the remaining 11 matches, including the eliminator rounds.
Mumbai Brabourne Stadium Information
- Seating Capacity: 50,000 seats
- Ends: Pavilion and Churchgate ends
- Boundary Dimensions: The square and behind square boundaries average from 58-65 meters, while the straighter boundaries are a little longer, and average around 66-72 meters
- Total number of matches hosted: 12 Womenโs ODIs, 10 Womenโs T20Is, 18 Menโs Tests, 9 Menโs ODIs, 1 Menโs T20I and 26 IPL matches
Mumbai Brabourne Stadium Pitch Report
The Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai generally favors batting but bowlers can also expect some assistance. However, considering the dew and shorter boundaries, batters will have the upper hand.
Mumbai Brabourne Stadium Weather Forecast
The Indian summer is quickly starting, as the days get hotter and more humid with temperatures rising over 33ยฐC. However, nighttime temperatures are expected to reduce as low as 22ยฐC. The weather forecast for Mumbai shows some slight chances of summer showers with a few cloudy days during the tournament.
Mumbai Brabourne Stadium Womenโs T20 Records and Stats
Records and Stats | Figures |
Total Matches | 10 |
Batting 1st Won | 5 |
Batting 2nd Won | 5 |
Highest Total | 209/4 by Australia vs England in 2018 |
Lowest Total | 96 All Out by England vs Australia in 2018 |
Highest Run-chase | 199/3 by England vs India in 2018 |
Lowest total defended | 172 by Australia vs India in 2022 |
Average 1st Innings Score | 165 |
Average 2nd Innings Score | 149 |
Most Runs | Smriti Mandhana (India) – 229 runs |
Most Fours | Smriti Mandhana (India) – 35 fours |
Most Sixes | Ash Gardner (Australia) – 9 sixes |
Most Wickets | Ash Gardner (Australia) – 12 wickets |
IPL Record at Mumbai Brabourne Stadium
Records and Stats | Figures |
Total Matches | 26 |
Batting 1st Won | 14 |
Batting 2nd Won | 12 |
Highest Total | 217/5 by Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders in 2022 |
Lowest Total | 68 all out by Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2022 |
Highest Run-chase | 181/5 by Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings in 2010 |
Average 1st Innings Score | 179 |
Mumbai Brabourne Stadium WPL 2023 schedule
Date | Day | Fixture | Time (IST) |
March 5 | Sunday | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals | 3:30 PM |
March 6 | Monday | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | 7:30 |
March 8 | Wednesday | Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | 7:30 PM |
March 10 | Friday | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs UP Warriorz | 7:30 PM |
March 12 | Sunday | UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM |
March 14 | Tuesday | Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants | 7:30 PM |
March 16 | Thursday | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants | 7:30 PM |
March 18 | Saturday | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Giants | 7:30 PM |
March 20 | Monday | Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz | 3:30 PM |
March 21 | Tuesday | UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM |
March 26 | Sunday | WPL Final 2023 | 7:30 PM |