Top 10 cricket matches at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Wankhede Stadium
The magnificent Wankhede stadium hosting a World Cup match in 2011

8. England vs South Africa - 2016 World T20

One of the most extraordinary run-chases ever witnessed in T20 cricket.

The most recent match to have made the cut here is the World T20 encounter between South Africa and England in which 459 runs were scored in 39.4 overs. Watching a team post 229 on the board in a T20 is not a regular sight. And then witnessing their opposition chasing such a mammoth total down is such a rare occurrence.

Blistering half-centuries from openers Hashim Amla and Quinton de Kock helped South Africa score 114 inside the first nine overs of the contest. JP Duminy then came down the order to hit an unbeaten 54 off just 28 balls to guide the Proteas to 229 in the first innings.

England made their intentions here right from the start as they brought up the 50 in just the 3rd over of the chase. Despite losing three wickets in the powerplay, they managed to post 89 on the board. Joe Root continued to punish the bowlers and made a 44-ball 83. Despite a mini comeback right at the death, the Proteas couldn't prevent a two-wicket loss.

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