Overview
Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, nestled in Mumbai, represents the pinnacle of IPL cricket venues. Having hosted 17 matches from 2008 to 2011, this ground's character is defined by its 67-run average in the powerplay-heavy first innings.
🎯 Pitch Character & Conditions
Cricket's great leveler, Dr DY Patil Sports Academy offers no real advantage to either team. Both batting first and chasing have proved equally viable strategies, creating drama-filled encounters where skill trumps toss luck. The near-identical averages of 67 and 66 prove this balance. Boundary-hitters have had a field day here, with 173 sixes launched into the stands - an average of 10.2 maximums per match. Add 22.9 fours per game, and you have a recipe for spectacular entertainment.
🏆 Team Performance at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy
Mumbai Indians
Chennai Super Kings
Pune Warriors
📚 Historical Context
The annals of Dr DY Patil Sports Academy cricket history will forever be intertwined with Mumbai Indians's exploits. Their 5 matches here have produced an average of 73 runs, establishing benchmarks that others struggle to match.
🏏 Top Run Scorers
🎯 Top Wicket Takers
⭐ Key Moments & Records
Statistical dominance at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy: Robin Uthappa leads all batters with 225 runs (SR: 134.73, sixes: 13). In bowling, DE Bollinger's 9 wickets at just 5.42 runs per over represents the highest quality. The venue record of 187 runs stands as a monumental achievement, showcasing the explosive scoring potential when conditions and form align perfectly.