All you need to know about the 4th India-England Test in Mumbai

#4 – Mumbai pitch expected to start turning from day three

Wankhede’s surface is expected to produce quicker run-rates (Image Courtesy: BBC’s TMS)

So far, two Ranji Trophy matches have taken place at the Wankhede Stadium. While the first one between Maharashtra and Delhi produced totals of 635/2 and 590, the second game saw a combined tally of only 869 runs across all four innings.

The curators have promised a pitch which should offer something in between. Refuting theories of the home team requesting a batting-friendly surface, the ground staff expect spinners to come into the contest from the third day onwards. Nevertheless, the copious amount of bounce should facilitate sharp turn during the business stages of the match.