ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023: All you need to know about the World Cup Knockout matches at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai

ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023: The stage is set for the first semi-final of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, as India will play New Zealand on Wednesday, November 15, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

The Wankhede Stadium has not witnessed many knockout matches of the World Cups in the 50-over format. However, this was the ground where India was crowned world champions 12 years ago, in April 2011. That was also the last time an ICC Men's ODI World Cup knockout match was played at this ground. 

Wankhede has always been a high-scoring pitch and has had a chasing bias to its name. The stadium upholds a legendary status, as some of the greatest players in the history of Indian cricket, including Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar, have called this ground their home. 

Here are all the details you need to know about the knockout matches in the ODI World Cups played at the Wankhede Stadium—

India vs England, Semi-final, Reliance World Cup, 1987

In this match, England were put to bat first by India, and they registered a target of 255 runs in 50 overs, courtesy of Graham Gooch's 115 runs off 136 balls. Maninder Singh picked up three wickets for India, giving away 54 runs in 10 overs. For India, Mohammad Azharuddin played a fighting innings of 64 off 74 balls. However, India were bowled out for 219 runs in 45.3 overs, with England winning the semi-final match by 35 runs. Eddie Hemmings picked up four wickets for the winners.

India vs Sri Lanka, Final, ICC ODI World Cup, 2011

"Dhoni finishes off in style. A magnificent strike into the crowd! India lifts the World Cup after 28 years!”
These words by Ravi Shastri still echo in the ears of billions of Indian supporters who witnessed one of the greatest nights in the history of Indian cricket on April 2, 2023. This was the match when India won their second ODI World Cup as they beat Sri Lanka by six wickets.
Sri Lanka's batting posted a fighting total of 275 in 50 overs, with Mahela Jayawardene playing a brilliant knock of 103 runs not out in 88 balls.
India in the second innings had a poor start, with wickets of Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar falling early. However, a sensible 97 off 122 balls by Gautam Gambhir stabilised the innings, with captain MS Dhoni scoring a brilliant 91 off 79 balls, taking India to their second ODI World Cup win.