As the DY Patil Stadium prepares to host half of the WPL 2023 matches, check out the pitch report and weather forecast ahead of the tournament, along with other stadium details
The DY Patil Stadium is a multi-sport facility, which is located in Nerul in Navi Mumbai, and has till date hosted only one international match back in 2008.
DY Patil Cricket Stadium Mumbai pitch report today, weather forecast, women’s T20 records, capacity, average score and matches for WPL 2023
Gujarat Giants will take on Mumbai Indians in the opening fixture of the Women’s Premier League on March 4 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
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The DY Patil Stadium will host the WPL 2023 opener match between Gujarat Giants and the Mumbai Indians on March 4, 2023.
The stadium will host 11 matches of the 22 WPL 2023 matches, which also includes the eliminator.
DY Patil Stadium Mumbai
The Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy operates the DY Patil stadium. The stadium has so far hosted a fair amount of Indian Premier League matches over the years. It also briefly served as the home of the record IPL champions Mumbai Indians. It also served as the home stadium of the now defunct Pune Warriors and Deccan Chargers.
Besides hosting IPL franchises, the DY Patil Stadium has also matches for the Indian Super League (ISL) team, Mumbai City FC. The stadium served as the home stadium for Mumbai City FC back in 2014.
DY Patil Stadium Information
- Seating Capacity: 55,000
- Ends: Pavilion and Media Boundary
- Number of matches hosted: 1 Women’s T20I and 37 IPL matches
As for the dimensions, the ICC rule states:
No boundary longer than 70 yards (64 meters), and no boundary should be shorter than 55 yards (50.29 metres) from the centre of the pitch to be used. Where possible a minimum boundary of 60 yards (54.86 meters) from the centre of the pitch should be used.”
DY Patil Stadium pitch report
The DY Patil stadium has featured many high-scoring matches especially during the 2022 IPL season, and the recently held women’s international matches. As such, the pitch will favour batting with some slight assistance for slower bowlers. With the stadium far away from the coastal area, there is only a little chance of dew. Teams that bat fist will get the upper hand at the venue.
Navi Mumbai DY Patil stadium weather forecast
The Indian summer is slowly coming to start, which means that the days will get extremely hot and humid. Temperatures generally rise up to 35°C, but it will reduce to around 22°C during nighttime. The weather forecast also predicts possible summer showers and a few cloudy days during the tournament.
Women’s T20 Records and Stats at DY Patil Stadium
Records and Stats | Figures |
Total Matches | 2 |
Batting 1st Won | 0 |
Batting 2nd Won | 2 (1 Super Over) |
Highest Total | 187 by Australia and India in same match (2022) |
Lowest Total | 172 by India vs Australia in 2022 |
Highest Run-chase | 187/5 by India vs Australia in 2022 (match decided in super over) |
Average 1st Innings Score | 179.5 |
Average 2nd Innings Score | 180 |
Most Runs | Beth Mooney (Australia) – 171 runs |
Most Fours | Beth Mooney (Australia) – 29 fours |
Most Sixes | Richa Ghosh (India) – 5 sixes |
Most Wickets | Heather Graham (Australia) – 3 wickets |
IPL Record at DY Patil Sports Academy Stadium
Given below is IPL record and stats at the DY Patil Sports Academy Stadium till date:
Records and Stats | Figures |
Total Matches | 37 |
Batting 1st Won | 17 |
Batting 2nd Won | 20 |
Highest Total | 216/4 by Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2022 |
Lowest Total | 82 all out by Deccan Chargers vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2010 |
Highest Run-chase | 208 by Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2022 |
Average 1st Innings Score | 159 |
DY Patil Stadium WPL 2023 Schedule
Given below is the WPL 2023 Schedule for the matches set to take place at the DY Patil Stadium:
Date | Day | Fixture | Time (IST) |
March 4 | Saturday | Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM |
March 5 | Sunday | UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants | 7:30 PM |
March 7 | Tuesday | Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz | 7:30 PM |
March 9 | Thursday | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM |
March 11 | Saturday | Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM |
March 13 | Monday | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | 7:30 PM |
March 15 | Wednesday | UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | 7:30 PM |
March 18 | Saturday | Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz | 3:30 PM |
March 20 | Monday | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM |
March 21 | Tuesday | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians | 3:30 PM |
March 24 | Friday | WPL Eliminator 2023 | 7:30 PM |