Which are the 10 biggest cricket stadiums in the world? Narendra Modi Stadium (formely known as Motera Cricket Stadium), Gujarat is the largest cricket stadium in the world. The audience capacity of this stadium is 1.10 lakh people. Earlier this record was in the name of Melbourne Cricket Stadium, Melbourne. Let us know through this article which are the ten largest cricket stadiums in the world.
Cricket in India is not just a game but a passion. Cricket is the most played game not only in India but also in Asia and its fans are present all over the world. Although nowadays every big and small match is telecasted on television, going to the cricket stadium and watching the match is a different adventure. In this article, we are giving the details of the 10 largest cricket stadiums in the world based on viewership.
10 biggest cricket stadiums in the world
1. Narendra Modi Stadium (formerly known as Motera Cricket Stadium)
- Located: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Built: in 1982, Repaired in 2020
- Spectator Capacity: 1.10 Lakh
- Architect: Shashi Prabhu
- Construction Cost: Rs. 700 crores
- Narendra Modi stadium-Gujarat
The stadium has spread over 63 acres. The stadium has a clubhouse with over 50 rooms, 76 corporate boxes, 4 dressing rooms, 3 practice grounds for cricketers, an indoor cricket training academy, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, and a parking area that can accommodate around 3,000 four-wheelers. vehicles can provide parking for 10,000 two-wheelers.
2. Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Located: Melbourne, Australia
- Build Year: 1853
- Spectator Capacity: 1,00,024
- Melbourne Cricket Ground
The Melbourne Cricket Ground, located in Melbourne, Australia, is the world’s largest cricket stadium with a capacity of 1,00,024 spectators, which is a different thrill to sit and watch cricket. The first test match in the history of cricket (15-19 March 1877) was played in this stadium.
3. Eden Gardens
- Located: Kolkata, India
- Build Year: 1864
- Spectator Capacity: 66,349
- garden of Eden
Eden Gardens is also known as the Mecca of Indian cricket and it is the most popular and largest cricket stadium in India. The first cricket match in this stadium was organized as a Test match between India and England on January 5-8, 1934.
4. Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium
- Located: Raipur, Chhattisgarh
- Build Year: 2008
- Spectator Capacity: 65,000
- shahid veer narayan singh stadium
India’s former cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar has described this stadium as one of the best stadiums in the world. The first cricket match at this stadium was held in 2010 as a practice match between the Canadian national cricket team and the Chhattisgarh Ranji team. No international cricket match has been organized in this stadium so far.
5. Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium
- Located: Hyderabad, India
- Build Year: 2003
- Spectator Capacity: 60,000
The first cricket match in this stadium located in Hyderabad was organized as a Test match between India and New Zealand on 12-16 November 2010. This stadium is the home ground of the IPL team Sunrisers Hyderabad.
6. Greenfield International Stadium
- Located: Thiruvananthapuram, India
- Build Year: 2014
- Spectator Capacity: 55,000
- green field stadium
Apart from cricket, football matches are also organized in this stadium located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The first cricket match in this stadium was organized as a T20 match on 7 November 2017 between India and New Zealand.
7. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
- Located: Kochi, India
- Build Year: 1996
- Spectator Capacity: 55,000
This stadium located in Kochi, Kerala is used for organizing cricket as well as football matches. The first cricket match in this stadium was organized as an ODI match between India and Australia on 1 April 1998.
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8. D.Y. Patil Sports Stadium
- Located: Navi Mumbai, India
- Build Year: 2008
- Spectator Capacity: 55,000
- D Y Patil stadium
This stadium located in Navi Mumbai is also used for organizing cricket as well as football matches. Not a single international cricket match has been organized in this stadium so far. The final match of the 2008 and 2010 IPL was held in this stadium.
9. Adelaide Oval
- Located: Adelaide, Australia
- Build Year: 1871
- Spectator Capacity: 53,583
- Adelaide Oval
Due to its oval shape, this stadium is called an Oval. The first cricket match in this stadium was held between Australia and England on December 12-16, 1884 as a Test match.
10. Ekna International Cricket Stadium
- Located: Lucknow, India
- Build Year: 2017
- Spectator Capacity: 50,000
- kana cricket stadium
So far no international cricket match has been organized in this stadium located in Lucknow. The first cricket match in this stadium was organized as a league match of the 2017–18 Duleep Trophy.
