About | Details |
|---|---|
Also known as | DY Patil Sports Ground |
Named After | Dr. Dnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil |
Capacity | 45300 |
End Names | Media End, Pavilion End |
Flood Lights | Yes |
Home Teams | Indian National team and Mumbai Indians |
Pitch | Natural Grass and Clay |
DY Patil Stadium, also known as DY Patil Sports Stadium, was established in 2008 and is part of the DY Patil Sports Academy campus. The venue is known for its cantilevered roof, which is one of a kind in India, imported from Germany, and provides unobstructed views from any seat.
The stadium has a massive capacity of approximately 45,300 and boasts two tall LED floodlights to host D/N matches. The ground is also equipped with modern facilities, including a 120-seat media center, 60 corporate boxes, and bucket seating to host high profile music concerts like hosting Justin Bieber and Cold Play. Despite its higher seating capacity, this stadium usually serves as Mumbai’s secondary venue after Wankhede Stadium.
The surface here has natural grass at the top with South African clay underneath, combined with a sand-based outfield, making it a balanced venue. The venue has hosted some high-profile matches like IPL finals and Indian Super League (ISL) matches, and it’s widely known for its versatility within the complex.
DY Patil Stadium Test Records and Stats
This stadium has hosted only one Test match, a Women’s Test between India and England, where India posted the highest total of 428 all out. England skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt scored a match aggregate of 93 runs, including 77, which remains the highest individual score at this venue. Sophie Ecclestone of England picked up 7 wickets in the match, with best figures of 3/15.
DY Patil Stadium T20I Records and Stats
DY Patil Stadium has hosted a total of 8 T20I matches, all of which have been women’s games.. The highest T20I total is set by India, scoring 217/4 against West Indies in 2024, while the lowest total in this venue was recorded by Australia Women, getting bowled out for 141 by India.
The most runs at this stadium were scored by Indian vice captain Smriti Mandhana, who made 406 runs in 8 matches, while the highest individual score of an unbeaten 89* was by Australian batter Beth Mooney against India at this venue.
Indian spinner Deepthi Sharma has taken the most wickets here with 9 dismissals in 8 matches, and the best individual figures at this ground of 4 wickets for 17 runs is held by Indian seamer Titas Sadhu, against Australia.
How to Reach DY Patil Stadium?
The stadium is quite easily accessible:
📍 Location: Sector 7, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400706
🚆 Nearest Railway Station: Nerul Station (Harbour Line) – 5–10 min by auto or cab
🚌 By Bus: Well-connected via Navi Mumbai and BEST bus services; nearest stop: DY Patil Campus
