Mumbai: The Wankhede Stadium is all set to once again witness fireworks as two of the top-notch teams lock horns in what is expected to be a battle of the behemoths. Both Mumbai and Rajasthan have made it to the top four, and with nothing to lose, both teams would expect nothing less than a stiff test before their IPL 6 play-off campaign gets underway.
There is nothing to choose between the two sides. Both have been at their dominating best and have defended their respective fortresses successfully. Rajasthan have had a turnaround since last season when Rahul Dravid took over. The veteran has led from the front and played vital innings throughout the tournament. A lot will be expected out of Shane Watson to continue his brilliant form and once again he will be the key factor as far as the visitors are concerned.
Rajasthan's batting order has been nothing short of impressive. Dravid (387 runs at 32.25) has provided solidity and with youngster Sanju Samson proving his worth, along with the likes of Brad Hodge and Stuart Binny, Rajasthan will be keen on continuing the good work they've done so far.
With the ball, James Faulkner is fifth in the leading wicket-takers' list and has impressed with his immaculate line and length. Supported brilliantly by the ever-so-economical Siddharth Trivedi, Rajasthan have mainly banked on these two to provide crucial breakthroughs. Watson's ability with the ball has never been doubted and spinner Ajit Chandila has been
07:48 PM, May 14, 2013
Mumbai: After the Congress, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray Tuesday demanded that Mumbai Cricket Association lift its five-year ban on actor Shah Rukh Khan from entering Wankhede Stadium. Khan's Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians were set to face off at the Wankhede Stadium here Tuesday and the star would miss the match if the ban is not lifted. Thackeray said it was...
12:03 PM, May 08, 2013
Mumbai: Chasing an uphill target of 171, Kolkata Knight Riders surrendered meekly to Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede stadium on Tuesday losing the tie by 65 runs to bow out of IPL 6 play-off race, effectively ending their title defence. With the tournament fast approaching its business end, it was must win match for Kolkata, but an opening stand of 93 runs between Sachin Tendulkar (48) and Dwayne Smith (47)...
11:39 PM, May 07, 2013
Mumbai: Sources say that actor and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) owner Shah Rukh Khan will not be attending his team's match against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday night. Shah Rukh reportedly wants to avoid any distractions ahead of the crucial game. Meanwhile, the Maharashtra Congress unit earlier in the day wrote to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) asking them to allow Shah Rukh into the Wankhede Stadium for...
01:36 PM, May 07, 2013
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Congress unit has written to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) asking them to allow actor Shah Rukh Khan into the Wankhede Stadium for Tuesday's IPL match of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). KKR is to take on the Mumbai Indians but team owner Shah Rukh Khan can't attend the match after the MCA wrote a letter to the Churchgate Police station, asking them to keep him away from...
12:39 PM, May 07, 2013
Mumbai: The Mumbai Cricket Association has informed a local police station to prevent Kolkata Knight Riders principal owner Shah Rukh from entering the stadium, when his team takes on Mumbai Indians in the city on Tuesday. "We wrote a letter to Marine Lines police station today asking them not to allow Shah Rukh Khan inside the stadium tomorrow (when Kolkata Knight Riders play Mumbai Indians). This was after the police...
11:30 PM, May 06, 2013
Mumbai: Mumbai Indians pacer Mitchell Johnson, who rattled the Chennai Super Kings top order with three wickets in an over, says that Sunday's big win has boosted their confidence for the business end of the tournament. Defending 139 for 5, Mumbai subdued Chennai to their lowest total in the current season, skittling them for a mere 79. "It was a very important game for us coming today obviously coming after...
10:30 PM, May 05, 2013
Mumbai: In was always going to need something dramatic to stop Chennai Super Kings' seven-match winning streak (the joint-best in the history of IPL) and Mumbai Indians benefited from an absolutely shambolic batting effort from the visitors to win by a humungous 60 runs at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Victory ensured Mumbai remained in touch of the IPL 6 play-offs with the other three contenders, while CSK have two...
07:18 PM, May 05, 2013
Mumbai: Their "fortress" was almost breached by a spirited Kings XI Punjab and relieved to have avoided the debacle by a narrow margin, Mumbai Indian skipper Rohit Sharma said his team would now focus on making their home ground a den where oppositions would be scared to play in the IPL. "Home games are very important because you don't know what you are going to get outside. You have to...
12:35 PM, Apr 30, 2013
Mumbai: Rare is the day that a team recovers from 1 for 2 to post a 200-plus total. Tuesday evening at the Wankhede Stadium saw hosts Mumbai Indians do just that, thanks to blazing fifties from Dinesh Karthik and Rohit Sharma that delivered the highest total of IPL 6. Delhi Daredevil lost a wicket first ball of their chase thanks to one of the best catches of the modern era...
11:40 PM, Apr 09, 2013
Mumbai: Sweating over Virender Sehwag's availability, Delhi Daredevils face a tall order to reverse their two-match losing streak when they travel to meet Ricky Ponting's Mumbai Indians on Tuesday after the hosts regained their confidence with a win over Chennai Super Kings in their last match of IPL 6. Back spasms kept Sehwag from playing in Delhi's first two matches this season, which they lost to Kolkata Knight Riders and...
09:38 PM, Apr 08, 2013
Agarkar, the Mumbai captain, termed the victory in the final as one of the biggest accomplishments of his career. ...
06:59 PM, Jan 28, 2013
Jaffer scored his 47th first-class century as Mumbai reach 287 for 6 at stumps on day two, a lead of 139. ...
05:32 PM, Jan 27, 2013
The 39 times champions bowled Saurashtra out for just 148, with Dhawal Kulkarni taking four wickets for the hosts. ...
05:14 PM, Jan 26, 2013
Ahead of what will be Tendulkar's 36th appearance for Mumbai and his sixth Ranji Trophy final, the momentum is clearly with the home team who will be aiming at their 40th title. ...
05:07 PM, Jan 24, 2013
Wankhede Stadium will host the Ranji Trophi final between Mumbai and Saurashtra from 26 January 2013 to 30 January 2013. ...
05:06 PM, Jan 21, 2013
Captain Eoin Morgan's blitzkrieg (49 off 26 balls) helped England chase down India's imposing total of 177. ...
06:16 PM, Dec 22, 2012
Tickets for the second and final T20 between India and England at the Wankhede Stadium on December 22 will be sold only online. ...
07:54 PM, Dec 19, 2012
The ICC has released the schedule and format of the tournament to be held in Mumbai from January 31 to February 17. ...
05:27 PM, Dec 03, 2012
Harbhajan was fielding at the boundary line near the Divecha stand when the two spectators jeered at him for not picking up a wicket during the first session of the day. ...
10:18 PM, Nov 25, 2012
