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What is the highest successful run chase in Tests at Wankhede Stadium
India need to chase down 147 runs to avoid a clean sweep. If India manages to chase the target, it will be second highest successful run chase at Wankhede Stadium.
Full list of India's highest successful run chase in India in Test cricket history
Rohit Sharma and his men may have lost the battle against New Zealand by losing their first home Test series since 2012; however, they still have the chance to win the war in the end when they take the field on day 3 of the 3rd Test in Mumbai and chase down the target set by the Kiwis in what has been a fast-tracked match so far. India need to chase down 147 runs to avoid a clean sweep. If India manages to chase the target, it will be second highest successful run chase at Wankhede Stadium. CHeck India vs New Zealand 3rd Test Day 3 LIVE SCORE AND MATCH UPDATES HERE A staggering 29 wickets have fallen in the first two days of play, setting a new record for the highest wicket count at this venue in the opening two days of a Test match. This surpasses the previous record of 25 wickets, set during the 2000 Test between India and South Africa. The Proteas won that match by four wickets and the 164 runs chased down by them has been the highest successfull run-chase at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
The only time India has chased a total in Tests at Wankhede was in 1984 against England, when they chased down 51 runs.
Here are the highest successful run-chases in Tests at Wankhede Stadium:
Highest successful run-chases in tests at Wankhede Stadium
Team
Total
Opponent
Year
South Africa
164/6
India
2000
England
98/0
India
1980
England
58/0
India
2012
India
51/2
England
1984
Australia
47/0
India
2001
Spinners bamboozle the Kiwis in Mumbai - Spinners were on focus throughout the 3rd Test as well which saw 24 wickets being taken by them throughout the course of the 3 innings so far. While the duo of Ashwin and Jadeja spun webs around the Kiwi batting line-up, it was Ajaz Patel who stepped up at one of his favourite grounds to take a fifer for the Black Caps as well. With one wicket left for New Zealand, it will be interesting to see whether or not India can restrict the visitors to a below 150-run total or not. Highest Successfull Test run chase in India -