Largest Cricket Grounds in India

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The Narendra Modi Stadium (NMS) in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India is the largest cricket stadium in the world, with a seating capacity of 132,000.

Largest Cricket Ground in the India List

 

Cricket Stadium

Capacity

Narendra Modi Stadium Surat

1,32,000

Eden Garden Kolkata

80,000

Naya Raipur International Cricket Stadium Chattisgarh

65,000

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium Hyderabad

55,000

Greenfield International Stadium Thiruvananthapuram

55,000

Ekana Cricket Stadium Lucknow

50,000

JSCA International Cricket Stadium Ranchi

50,000

Barbati Stadium Cuttack

45,000

Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium Nagpur

45,000

Chepauk Stadium Chennai

40,000

Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy International Cricket Stadium Vishakhapatnam

27,000

Holker Stadium Indore

30,000

Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium Rajkot

28,000

 

India's top ten largest cricket stadiums

Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium

 

With 1,32,000 seats, Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is the largest cricket stadium in the world. With a seating capacity of 1,02,000, Melbourne Cricket Ground is the second-largest cricket stadium. It was abandoned in 2020 following the completion of Sardar Patel Stadium's reconstruction. The last three IPL Finals, the CWC23 Finals, and the "Namaste Trump" event for former US President Donald Trum" were all held in this stadium on February 24, 2020. The largest cricket stadium in the world features 3,000 parking spaces and 4 dressing rooms in addition to 76 corporate boxes and other cutting-edge amenities. “largest cricket ground in india

 

Kolkata's Eden Gardens

 

With ninety thousand seats, Eden Gardens in Kolkata is the oldest cricket ground in India. Its BC Roy clubhouse provides a panoramic view of the stadium and it was established in 1864. The Eden Gardens stadium saw a reopening in 1987 following a 40000–90000 capacity increase. In addition to providing cutting-edge indoor facilities, it has played host to historic events like the 1987 CWC finals and the 2016 T20WC finals. 

 

Chattisgarh's Naya Raipur International Cricket Stadium

 

Naya Raipur International Cricket Stadium, also called Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, has a maximum capacity of 65,000 spectators. The first international cricket match between India and New Zealand was held in 2023 at the fifth-largest cricket stadium in the world, which opened in 2008. The Swami Vivekanand Airport is not far away.

 

Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium

 

Known for his architectural designs, Sashi Prabh built the 55,000-seat Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in 2003. Uppal Stadium is another name for the stadium, which is run by the Hyderabad Cricket Association. RGIC Stadium, which bears the name of the late Mr. Rajiv Gandhi, the former prime minister of India, hosted the IPL finals in 2017 and 2019. 

 

Kerala's Greenfield International Stadium

 

Green Field, formerly known as Trivandrum International Stadium, is a multipurpose stadium that hosts football and cricket tournaments. With a seating capacity of 55,000, Greenfield International Stadium is situated in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and spans 36 acres of land. This multiuse international stadium's play area is designed in accordance with FIFA and ICC guidelines. “biggest cricket stadium in world

 

Lucknow's Ekana Cricket Stadium

Prior to being renamed "Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium" in 2018, the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, known as the BRSABV Ekana international cricket stadium, was a major attraction. With a 50,000 seat capacity, it is the fifth largest stadium and opened for play in 2017. Five international matches were held at the Ekana Venue for the ICC Men's CWC23.

 

Jharkhand's JSCA International Cricket Stadium

 

JSCA International Cricket Stadium is owned by the Jharkhand Cricket State Association. Because of its proximity to the hills on both its east and west faces, spectators have an unobstructed view of the stadium. The JSCA cricket stadium, which is located in Ranchi, the state capital, can accommodate 40,000 spectators at once and provides 76 corporate boxes for VIPs. JSCA Stadium opened its doors in 2011 and features 35 guest suites, a swimming pool, a spa, and tennis and basketball courts.

FAQs

Which Indian cricket stadium is the biggest in terms of boundary?

  • The longest boundaries of any Indian stadium used for international cricket are found at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Which Indian cricket stadium, measured by boundary, is the smallest?

  • Of all cricket stadiums worldwide, Eden Garden Stadium in New Zealand has the smallest perimeter.

Which cricket stadium is the biggest in the world?

Which cricket stadium is the second biggest in the world?

  • Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has 30,000 more seats than the 102,000 capacity Australian cricket ground, making it the second largest cricket ground in the world. In 2020, it will be surpassed by Narendra Modi Stadium in India.

 

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