Do you want to know which are the largest cricket stadium in India?
You are at the right place, here you will get to know about the 10 biggest cricket stadiums of India which are famous due to their many merits.
Cricket is worshiped in India and this sport is associated with every Indian, that is why the stadiums of our country are also very well designed for the fans.
As of 2019, Eden Garden in Kolkata was India’s largest cricket stadium with seating capacity of 66,349.
Sardar Patel Stadium, built in Motera with seating capacity of 1,10,000 in the year 2020 is now the largest stadium in India which was inaugurated by President Donald Trump himself.
Contents
List of 10 biggest Cricket stadiums of India:
1.Sardar Patel Cricket Stadium (Motera Stadium) – Motera (Ahmedabad)
Name – Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium (Motera Stadium)
Place – Motera, Ahmedabad
Owner – Gujarat Cricket Association(GCA)
Capacity – 1,10,000
Field Size – 162×170 Yards
End Names – Adani Pavilion End, GMDC End
The Sardar Patel Stadium, also known as Motera Stadium, is a cricket stadium situated in Ahmedabad, India.
As of 2020, it is the largest cricket stadium in the world with a seating capacity of 110,000 spectators and the second-largest stadium overall.
This stadium was constructed in 1983 and became the regular venue for international matches in the city.
In 2015, BCCI with the consent of the government to make the biggest government in the world, closed this stadium and demolished it.
It has been completely rebuilt by February 2020, with an estimated cost of ₹800 crore and an increase in capacity to 110,000.
2.Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Name – Eden Gardens
Place – Kolkata
Owner – Indian Army
Capacity – 80,000
First Match – 05 January, 1934
End Names – High Court End, Pavilion End
Eden Garden was established in 1864. It is the oldest cricket stadium in India which hosts both Cricket and Football.
It is the oldest and 2nd largest cricket stadium in India which will be the home ground of East Bengal FC in Indian Super League Season 7, 2020 – 2021.
It is the home ground of IPL teams Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR) and off Bengal cricket team too. This stadium hosts Test, ODI and T20I matches of the India national cricket team.
3.M.A Chidambaram Cricket Stadium(Chepauk Stadium) – Chennai
Name – M.A Chidambaram Stadium also known as Chepauk Stadium
Place – Chennai
Owner – Tamil Nadu Cricket Association
Capacity – 54,000
End Names – Anna Pavilion End, V Pattabiraman Gate End
First Match – 10 February, 1934
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium is situated in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This stadium was established in 1916.
It is the second oldest cricket stadium in the country after Eden Gardens in Kolkata and named after M. A. Chidambaram who was former President of BCCI.
Trinbago Knight Riders announced names of retained players for CPL 2020
This stadium is the home ground of IPL team Chennai Super Kings and Tamil Nadu Cricket Team.
It was formerly known as Madras Cricket Club Ground and is also known as the Chepauk stadium.
This stadium has a special record as in 1986 India-Australia match was held at Chepauk and became only the second ever Tied Test in the history of the game.
4.Arun Jaitley Stadium(Feroz Shah Kotla) – New Delhi
Name – Arun Jaitley Stadium also known as Feroz Shah Kotla
Place – New Delhi
Owner – Delhi District Cricket Association
Capacity – 41,820
End Names – Stadium End, Pavilion End
First Match – 10 November, 1948
Arun Jaitley Stadium is located at Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi. It was established in 1883.
It’s former name was Feroz Shah Kotla Ground because it is near the Kotla fort. It is the 2nd oldest international cricket stadium.
This stadium has four stands which are named after cricketing legends, Indian captain Bishan Singh Bedi, former India all-rounder Mohinder Amarnath, former India opener and Delhi ranji player Gautam Gambhir and current captain Virat Kohli.
This stadium is loved by the spectators because it is situated in the Capital city of India which is epicentre and fans in of there are die hard fans of Cricket.
5.Wankhede Stadium – Mumbai
Name – Wankhede Stadium
Place – Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Owner – Mumbai Cricket Association
Capacity – 33,108
End Names – Tata End, Garware Pavilion End
First Match – 23 January, 1975
The Wankhede Stadium is situated in Mumbai, India. This stadium has a capacity of 33,108, after the renovations for the 2011 Cricket World Cup.
This stadium has hosted various high-profile cricket matches and was the most notable stadium during the 2011 Cricket World Cup as India won the World Cup final at this stadium.
This stadium also witnessed the last match of Legend Sachin Tendulkar’s international career.
Abu Dhabi T10 league to be held in November 2020
It has also hosted many other matches in both the 1996 as well as the 2011 Cricket World Cup.
Wankhede Stadium is the home ground of IPL team Mumbai Indians as well as Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy team.
6.Green Park Stadium, Modi Stadium – Kanpur
Name – Green Park Stadium also known as Modi Stadium
Place – Kanpur
Owner – Government Of Uttar Pradesh
Capacity – 32,000
End Names – Mill Pavilion End, Hostel End
First Match – 12 January, 1952
Green Park Stadium is located in Kanpur, India, and it is home ground to the Uttar Pradesh cricket team.
It is the only International Cricket Stadium in Uttar Pradesh which is under the control of the Sports Department Uttar Pradesh.
This stadium hosted the 500th test played by the Indian national team and situated near the River Ganges.
This stadium also organized 4 IPL matches, on 19 and 21 May 2016 and 10 and 13 May 2017.
This stadium was named after British lady Madam Green who used to come here for horse riding.
7.M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, KSCA Stadium – Bengaluru
Name – M Chinnaswamy Stadium also known as KSCA Stadium
Place – Bengaluru
Owner – Government Of Karnataka
Capacity – 35,000
End Names – Pavilion End, BEML End
First Match – 22 November, 1974
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is located in Bangalore, Karnataka. This beautiful stadium is situated in the heart of the city of Bangalore.
It has a seating capacity of 35,000 spectators and hosts Test cricket, One Day Internationals (ODI), T20 Cricket and other First-class cricket matches too.
This stadium is the home ground of IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore and Karnataka state cricket team too.
8.Barabati Stadium – Cuttack
Name – Barabati Stadium
Place – Cuttack, Odisha
Owner – Odisha Cricket Association
Capacity – 60,000
End Names – Mahanadi River End, Pavilion End
First Match – 27 January, 1982
The Barabati Stadium is located in Cuttack,Odisha. This stadium is used mostly for cricket and football events.
It is also sometimes used for concerts and hockey. This Stadium is a regular venue for international cricket formats like test, ODI and T20I.
It is the home ground of the Odisha cricket team as it is owned and regulated by the Odisha Cricket Association.
The Barabati Stadium is one of the oldest grounds in India, having hosted several touring sides – including the MCC, the West Indies team and the Australians.
9.Punjab Cricket Association(PCA Stadium) – Mohali, Punjab
Name – Punjab Cricket Association also named as IS Bindra Stadium
Place – Mohali, Punjab
Owner – Punjab Cricket Association
Capacity – 26,001
End Names – PCA Stadium, Mohali Stadium
First Match – 22 November, 1993
The Punjab Cricket Association also known as Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium is located in Mohali, Chandigarh.
This stadium was built by Geetanshu Kalra and is home ground to the IPL franchise Kings XI Punjab and Punjab Cricket team.
Total construction cost of this stadium is around ₹ 25 crore and it took 3 years to complete.
This ground has hosted 4 world cup matches which was during 1996, and 2011 Cricket world cup.
It is popularly known as the Mohali Stadium which has also hosted 3 T20I matches during 2016 ICC World Twenty20.
10.Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium(Visaka Cricket Stadium) – Hyderabad
Name – Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium also Known as Visaka Cricket Stadium
Place – Hyderabad
Owner – Hyderabad Cricket Association
Capacity – 55,000
End Names – Shiv lal Yadav End, VVS Laxman End
First Match – 16 November, 2005
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium is situated in Hyderabad, Telangana, India and it is the home ground of the Hyderabad Cricket Association too.
It is located in Uppal, an eastern suburb of the city.
This Stadium has a capacity of 55,000 and it is wide across 16 acres of land which is located in Uppal.
On the retirement day of Veteran VVS Laxman, the Hyderabad Cricket Association decided to honour him by naming the North End after him.
Opener and final match of IPL 2017 was hosted by this stadium and it was also selected to host the final of 2019 IPL but that changed afterwards.