The Wankhede Stadium is where Indian cricket often feels closest to its own heartbeat. Set against the backdrop of the Arabian Sea in the heart of Mumbai, the land carries an energy that fuses the chaos, ambition and romance of the city into every game played there.
In contrast to the sheer scale of the Eden Gardens, the Wankhede is intimate and stark and was established in 1974. At the Wankhede, the stands rise steeply, the noise travels fast and the pressure on visiting teams mounts rapidly.
There is little place to hide. Every edge, every mistake, every mistake is magnified by a crowd that understands the game deeply and demands intensity in return.
Wankhede’s history is rich with defining moments. It is where India lifted the World Cup in 2011 with MS Dhoni’s iconic six sealing a night that still feels surreal.
T20 World Cup 2026 matches at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
February 7th
India vs United States of America
February 8
England vs Nepal
February 11
England vs West Indies
February 12
Nepal vs Italy
February 15th
West Indies vs Nepal
February 17th
Scotland vs Nepal
February 23rd
Super 8 Group 1: X2 vs X3
March 5th
Semi-final 2
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Issued by:
Rishabh Beniwal
Published on:
January 29, 2026
