Brabourne Cricket Stadium Mumbai pitch report today, weather forecast, women’s T20 records, size and matches for WPL 2023

Brabourne Cricket Stadium Mumbai pitch report today, weather forecast, women’s T20 records, size and matches for WPL 2023

The BCCI have chosen the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai as one of the two host venues for the upcoming Women’s 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

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The Cricket Club of India (CCI) owns the Brabourne Stadium, and it serves as the home of the Mumbai men’s and women’s 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.

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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 Women’s ODIs, 10 Women’s T20Is, 18 Men’s Tests, 9 Men’s ODIs, 1 Men’s 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 33°C. However, nighttime temperatures are expected to reduce as low as 22°C. The weather forecast for Mumbai shows some slight chances of summer showers with a few cloudy days during the tournament.

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Mumbai Brabourne Stadium Women’s T20 Records and Stats

Records and StatsFigures
Total Matches10
Batting 1st Won5
Batting 2nd Won5
Highest Total209/4 by Australia vs England in 2018
Lowest Total96 All Out by England vs Australia in 2018
Highest Run-chase199/3 by England vs India in 2018
Lowest total defended172 by Australia vs India in 2022
Average 1st Innings Score165
Average 2nd Innings Score149
Most RunsSmriti Mandhana (India) – 229 runs
Most FoursSmriti Mandhana (India) – 35 fours
Most SixesAsh Gardner (Australia) – 9 sixes
Most WicketsAsh Gardner (Australia) – 12 wickets

IPL Record at Mumbai Brabourne Stadium

Records and StatsFigures
Total Matches26
Batting 1st Won14
Batting 2nd Won12
Highest Total217/5 by Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders in 2022
Lowest Total68 all out by Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2022
Highest Run-chase181/5 by Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings in 2010
Average 1st Innings Score179

Mumbai Brabourne Stadium WPL 2023 schedule

DateDayFixtureTime (IST)
March 5SundayRoyal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals3:30 PM
March 6MondayMumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore7:30
March 8WednesdayGujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore7:30 PM
March 10FridayRoyal Challengers Bangalore vs UP Warriorz7:30 PM
March 12SundayUP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians7:30 PM
March 14TuesdayMumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants7:30 PM
March 16ThursdayDelhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants7:30 PM
March 18SaturdayRoyal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Giants7:30 PM
March 20MondayGujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz3:30 PM
March 21TuesdayUP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals7:30 PM
March 26SundayWPL Final 20237:30 PM

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