Weather and pitch reports
What the deck looks like four hours before play, what the sub-soil moisture is reading, what the dew forecast says, and what the boundary dimensions do to the captain pick. Updated on matchday morning for every IPL fixture.
Tonight’s pitch report
The Wankhede surface was rolled and mown at 14:00 IST today. Grass length appears close to match-average (about 8mm). Sub-soil moisture reads 14.2% — slightly drier than the previous match, where it was 16.4% at the same time of day.
The pitch held together well in the previous fixture, with no visible deterioration through the second innings. Expect a similar profile tonight: batting-friendly in the first innings, slow but not impossible in the second.
Dew forecast
Dew is expected from 21:00 IST onwards, with peak intensity around 22:30. Teams batting second should expect help with the ball grip, particularly for the spinners who will be able to grip the ball from the first over.
Note for captain picks: with significant dew expected, the second-innings chases have a strong lean. The toss winner is likely to bowl first in this fixture — confirmed at the toss.
Weather forecast
Maximum temperature 33°C at the 14:00 inspection. Humidity 64% mid-afternoon, expected to rise to 78% by 21:00. Wind: light easterly at 8–10 km/h. Rain probability for the night window: <5%.
Boundary read
The square boundary at the Wankhede varies from 60m to 66m on the shorter side and 71m to 78m on the longer side. The shorter square boundary tends to favour the square-of-the-wicket hitters, who can clear the infield with timing rather than power. The longer straight, by contrast, rewards the boundary-clearers.
How we report
Weather and pitch data come from the publicly available meteorological sources and the league’s published pitch notes. Where the venue and the meteorological source disagree, we cite both.
FAQs
How fresh is the pitch report?
The pitch report is updated on the morning of every match, typically four hours before play. The dew and weather forecast updates more frequently.
Where do boundary reads come from?
From the venue’s published dimensions, cross-checked with on-the-ground measurements from our venue desk.
Do you post pitch reports for every match?
Yes — every IPL fixture gets a pitch report, dew forecast and boundary read on matchday morning.
What about rain?
If rain affects a match, the toss blog covers it within minutes. The post-match report explains the full impact.
Is dew always an issue?
No. Dew only becomes an issue when temperatures fall and humidity rises. The dew forecast on this page is specific to the current match.
Where can I see past pitch reports?
In the toss blog archive on this site. Use the date filter to find the fixture you want.
