All You Need to Know About Narendra Modi Stadium
Captains of all the teams at Narendra Modi Stadium [Twitter]
The biggest cricket stadium in the world, the Narendra Modi Stadium provides a picturesque view of the events taking place. Having the state of the art facilities, the stadium has the seating capacity of 132, 000 spectators, and is a venue for international, franchise and domestic matches.
Where is it situated?
The Narendra Modi Stadium is situated in Sardar Vallabhai Patel Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, and was built in 1983. It was demolished and reconstructed in February 2020, and has been a host to the international, IPL, and domestic matches.
History of Narendra Modi Stadium
Also known as Motera, the stadium was built in 1983 and was first renovated ahead of the Champions Trophy in 2006., with three new pitches and outfields were laid. It has witnessed some of the most iconic moments in cricket history. The legendary Sunil Gavaskar achieved the 10,000 run-mark here in the 1986-87 series. Moreover, Kapil Dev went past Richard Hadlee to scalp his 432nd victim in Tests.
Stadium capacity
The largest stadium in the world, the Narendra Modi Stadium can hold a capacity of 132,000 people. It is a visual treat when the stadium is at its full capacity.
Recent matches at this venue
- India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I
- Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL Final
- Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL Qualifier
- Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2021
- Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL 2021
FAQ's
Which is the world's largest cricket stadium
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is the largest cricket stadium, with a capacity of 132,000 people
Is the pitch at Narendra Modi slow?
The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium generally assist the batters and the ball comes onto the bat nicely. For a T20 game, this is a really good pitch.
 "Anurag Dasgupta")
