Since its debut in 1974, the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai has hosted numerous international cricket matches. It had a 45,000 capacity when it was first built, but only after numerous modifications can it accommodate 32,000 spectators. The first cricket Test match played on this venue took place in 1974 when West Indies visited India. Clive Lloyd's unbroken 242 in this game made it famous, but India lost by 201 runs. Two years later, against New Zealand, India won its first Test match on this particular pitch.https://sportsmatik.com/sports-corner/sports-venue/wankhede-stadium
Since its debut in 1974, the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai has hosted numerous international cricket matches. It had a 45,000 capacity when it was first built, but only after numerous modifications can it accommodate 32,000 spectators. The first cricket Test match played on this venue took place in 1974 when West Indies visited India. Clive Lloyd's unbroken 242 in this game made it famous, but India lost by 201 runs. Two years later, against New Zealand, India won its first Test match on this particular pitch.https://sportsmatik.com/sports-corner/sports-venue/wankhede-stadium
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Wankhede Stadium: History, Capacity, Events & Significance
Get to know about the history, capacity of Wankhede Stadium, a cricket stadium, situated in Mumbai, India
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