WANKHEDE STADIUM
By Gaurang Pandya|Created On:30th july,2024
April 2, 2011, a day forever etched in the mind of every Indian. After a 28 years of struggle to winning the ultimate trophy, being eerily close on many occasions and coming from a disastrous 2007 ICC World Cup, this day was set to win it. It required just one more performance in the World Cup Final against Sri Lanka, and the Indian Cricket Team was crowned world champions for the second time in history. But that day wasn’t just about the players turning up. The Wankhede Stadium took centre stage on that unforgettable day. The crowd that turned up on that scorching day in summer, and the atmosphere it created with all the cheers and the Vande Mataram Chants made the stadium come alive. The ground was buzzing with excitement and hope for the entire day. And I know the only visuals you can remember of the moment is the iconic MS Dhoni six, sailing over the boundary ropes, sealing the match for India at the Wankhede. The day ended with fireworks all around, tears of joy in everyone’s eyes and with the ground becoming a beating heart of a nation united in its love for the sport. That’s the legacy of the Wankhede Cricket Ground.
The Wankhede stadium was built and completed in 1974, but the stadium underwent a major renovation in 2010 to ensure compliance with international standards set for the 2011 ICC ODI World Cup. The redevelopment not only modernized the infrastructure but also expanded Wankhede Stadium's seating capacity to 32,000 spectators. Both the North and South ends of the stadium underwent significant renovations, adding greater amenities for the fans such as bucket seats, a huge number of restrooms, and food courts. One of the standout features of the Wankhede Stadium is its cantilevered fabric roof, ingeniously designed to offer an unobstructed view of the field from every seat in the house. This architectural marvel allows fans to immerse themselves in the action without any hindrances of pillars and beams blocking the sightlines.
The venue which is the home ground of the 5 time Indian Premier League Champions, Mumbai Indians is traditionally not considered a huge ground in terms of boundary length and dimensions. It is one of the smaller cricket grounds in India. The square boundaries are a mere 64 to 68 metres and the straighter boundaries are about 68-72 metres. The two bowling ends at the stadium are The Garware Pavilion End and Tata End.
Conclusion:
The Wankhede Cricket Stadium is one most iconic grounds in India. 2011 and 2023 ICC ODI World Cup were played here.It’s picturesque location in the financial capital on India which will continue to host some important matches ahead.
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