About | Details |
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Also known as | CCI-Brabourne Stadium |
Named After | Lord Brabourne (Governor of Bombay) |
Capacity | 20000 |
End Names | Pavillion End, Church Gate End |
Flood Lights | Yes |
Home Teams | Indian National Team, Mumbai Indians, and Mumbai |
Pitch | Natural Grass |
Brabourne Stadium, also known as the CCI-Brabourne Stadium, is one of the oldest stadiums in India, established in 1937 on reclaimed land. It was named after Lord Brabourne, the Governor of Bombay. This venue is known for its architectural design by Neville de Mello and was once considered as prestigious as England’s MCC.
Brabourne Stadium was once a primary venue in Mumbai, hosting India’s Test matches from 1948 to 1972. However, the rise of Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai led to a decline in the growth of Brabourne Stadium, as the frequency of hosting international matches decreased. However, this stadium still hosted important matches during the Champions Trophy in 2006, and notably, it hosted India’s first-ever T20 International in 2007.
The natural grass pitch at Brabourne Stadium offers batting-friendly conditions, providing consistent pace and bounce. With small boundaries and a lightning-fast outfield, limited-overs matches here are often high-scoring. Floodlights were installed during the stadium's original construction in 1937, and the pitch tends to assist spinners when matches are played under lights.
Brabourne Stadium Test Records and Stats
The stadium has hosted a total of 18 Test matches. The highest total in this stadium was recorded by hosts India, scoring a record total of 729/9 runs against SriLanka in 2009. Meanwhile, the visiting New Zealand bowled out the host India for 88 runs, which is the lowest recorded test score at this ground.
Indian legend Vijay Hazare holds the record for scoring the most runs at this venue, with 629 runs in 4 Test matches. The highest individual score in a Test match was scored by an Indian opening batter, Virendar Sehwag, scoring 293 runs against Sri Lanka at this venue in 2009.
In the bowling department, Legendary spinner B Chandrasekhar from India has the most wickets in this venue with 34 wickets in 5 matches, and also holds the best individual bowling with outstanding figures of 7/157 at this venue.
Brabourne Stadium ODI Records and Stats
The stadium has hosted a total of 20 ODI matches. The highest ODI total at this ground was set by the Indian team, scoring 377/4 runs against the West Indies in 2019. Meanwhile, the West Indies recorded the lowest total at this venue, getting bowled out by Sri Lanka for 80 runs at this venue during the Champions Trophy 2006.
Former England women's skipper Charlotte Edwards holds the record for scoring the most runs at this venue in ODIs, with 289 runs in 5 matches. The highest individual score in an ODI at this ground was made by the Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who scored 162 against the West Indies in 2018
Sri Lankan pacer Farveez Mahroof has taken the most wickets here with 7 dismissals in 2 matches, while he also has the best individual figures of 6/14 at this venue against the West Indies during the Champions Trophy 2006.
Brabourne Stadium T20I Records and Stats
Brabourne Stadium has hosted 11 Women’s T20 Internationals, along with India’s senior men’s first-ever T20I against Australia in 2007. Over the past decade, the venue has regularly staged thrilling Women’s T20I encounters. The highest T20I total is set by Australia, scoring 209/4 against England in 2018, while the lowest total in this format was recorded by England women, getting bowled out for 96 by Australia during a tri-nation tournament in 2018.
The most runs at this stadium were scored by India’s opening batter Smriti Mandhana, who made 229 runs in 7 matches, while the highest individual score of 124 runs was scored by England’s Danni Wyatt-Hodge against India at this venue.
Australia speedster Ashleigh Gardner has taken the most wickets here with 12 dismissals in 8 matches, and the best individual figures at this ground of 4 wickets for 8 runs is held by Australian medium pacer Heather Graham against India at this venue.
🏟️ How to Reach Brabourne Stadium?
The stadium is centrally located and well-connected within Mumbai:
📍 Location: Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
🚆 Nearest Railway Station: Churchgate Station – 5-minute walk
🚌 Nearest Bus Stops: Churchgate Bus Depot, Marine Drive Bus Stop
🚘 By Road: Easily accessible via taxi, auto-rickshaw, or ride-hailing apps (Uber, Ola, InDrive)
🚶 On Foot: Walkable distance from Marine Drive and Nariman Point
