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Fifty-two international cricket grounds are located in India, making it the most. Furthermore, some of the largest cricket fields in the entire globe are situated there. Listed below are the top 10 cricket stadiums in India.
Narendra Modi Stadium
The rebuilt Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera is a treat to watch. The 63-acre theater has four gates, one of which is a metro stop. The field is 180 by 150, and the stadium has four changing rooms with every facility. There are six indoor and three outdoor practice spaces.
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Motera Stadium, owned by the Gujarat Cricket Association, offers an indoor cricket facility with a dormitory for 40 athletes. India’s largest cricket venue has hosted international matches, including England’s Test match in India. The Motera Stadium contains 76 boxes.
Eden Gardens Stadium
Eden Gardens was India’s largest cricket stadium before Narendra Modi Stadium opened. Established in 1864, Eden Gardens is the third-largest stadium in the world and has seen many essential cricket tournaments. As the first recognized cricket ground in India, Eden Gardens is India’s most popular cricket stadium. 1987 was the second World Cup final at this stadium. Eden Gardens hosted India’s first pink-ball Test of 2019.
Sardar Patel Stadium
As the most significant cricket ground in India, the Sardar Patel Stadium (also known as Motera Stadium) is the second largest in the world, behind Melbourne Cricket Stadium. Compared to the Melbourne Cricket Ground’s 1.04 lakh capacity, this venue can fit 1.11 lakh spectators. The original 49,000-seat Motera Stadium debuted in 1983; it was dismantled in 2015, rebuilt, and will reopen in 2020. On February 24, 2020, in India, the stadium hosted a “Namaste Trump” event.
Naya Raipur Stadium
The Naya Raipur International Cricket Stadium in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh is the third largest in India and the fourth largest in the world, with a capacity of 65,000 spectators. Named for Veer Narayan Singh Binjhwar, a landlord from Sonakhan who led the Indian independence war in 1857 in Chhattisgarh, the stadium was officially opened in 2008. It is also known as the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium.
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium
The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium can accommodate around 55,000 spectators at once. The stadium was built in 2003 by the renowned architect Sashi Prabh. It has two ends: the Pavillion End and the North End, also known as the VVS Laxman End. As this wicket is flat, it has a reputation for being batsman-friendly and scoring well. Therefore, it is rarely chosen for India’s most prestigious matches.
Vidarbha Stadium
Regarding playing space, Nagpur’s Vidarbha Cricket Association Arena dominates as India’s largest cricket stadium. This is due to the field’s 80-yard straight perimeter and 85-yard square perimeter. The stadium opened in 2013, and it has a capacity of 60,000.
MA Chidambaram Stadium
Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium (the country’s second oldest, behind Delhi’s Eden Gardens) opened in 1916. Although today known as MA Chidambaram Cricket Club, its original name was Madras Cricket Club. Chidambaram was the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Not only that, but it can fit 55,000 spectators and goes by Chepauk Stadium.
The Greenfield International Stadium
Trivandrum’s Sports Hub is another name for the Greenfield International Stadium. First welcomed cricket fans in 2015 after construction began. It has been used only for T20 matches and one ODI by India. The Indian national football and international teams have played at Greenfield International Stadium, which can hold up to 55,000 people in the future.
JSCA International Cricket Stadium
Ranchi’s JSCA International Cricket Stadium is utilized by the Chennai Super Kings. It’s also a venue for all three national formats. The stadium often hosts Indian women’s ODIs and T20s. The JSCA International Cricket Stadium opened in 2010 to meet increased demand. It has a capacity of 50,000.
Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Stadium
The Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Cricket Stadium in Barsapara opened in 2012 and seats 45,000. Here, Assam plays domestic cricket.
