Top 5 Cricket Stadiums In The World
Narendra Modi Stadium (Twitter)
Cricket's immense popularity worldwide necessitates stadiums that are spacious enough to accommodate large crowds. As the number of enthusiastic fans seeking to witness the live action inside the stadium has risen, cricket stadiums' capacities have also expanded over time.
Here is the list of the top 5 largest cricket stadiums of the world:
1) Narendra Modi Stadium, Gujarat
The Narendra Modi Stadium (Twitter)
Narendra Modi Stadium, better known as Motera Stadium, is a cricket stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It is the largest cricket stadium in the world, with a seating capacity of 110,000. The stadium was renamed in 2021 in honour of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who the Chief Minister of Gujarat during 2001 to 2014.
The stadium has hosted several high-profile cricket matches, including the first-ever international game played at the stadium in February 2021 between India and England.
2) Melbourne Cricket Stadium, Australia
The Melbourne Cricket Stadium (Twitter)
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), commonly referred to as "The G", is a sports stadium located in Melbourne, Australia. It is the second-largest cricket stadium in the world, with a seating capacity of 100,024. The MCG has a rich history and has been the venue for many important sporting events, including the first-ever Test match played in 1877 and even the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1956 Summer Olympics.
The stadium is the home ground for the Australian national cricket team and the Melbourne Cricket Club, as well as the venue for the annual Boxing Day Test match.
3) Eden Gardens, India
The Eden Gardens (Twitter)
Eden Gardens is a cricket stadium located in Kolkata, India. It is t the third-largest cricket stadium in the world, with a seating capacity of 66,349. The stadium has a rich history and has been the venue for many important cricket matches, including the 1987 and 1996 Cricket World Cup finals. The stadium is the home ground for the Bengal cricket team and the Kolkata Knight Riders franchise in the Indian Premier League.
Apart from cricket, the stadium has also hosted several other sports and events, including football, concerts, and political rallies.
4. Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, India
The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium (Twitter)
The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium is a cricket stadium located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India. It is the second-largest cricket stadium in India and also the fifth-largest cricket stadium in the world, with a seating capacity of 65,000.
The stadium has hosted several domestic and international cricket matches, including the 2013 Indian Premier League. The stadium is the home ground for the Chhattisgarh cricket team and has also hosted matches for the Central Zone cricket team. The stadium is named in honor of Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh, a freedom fighter and social reformer from Chhattisgarh.
5) Optus Stadium, Australia
The Optus Stadium (Twitter)
Optus Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Perth, Western Australia. It is primarily used for cricket and Australian rules football, but also hosts other sports and events. The stadium has a seating capacity of 60,000, making it the third-largest stadium in Australia and the sixth-largest cricket stadium in the world.
The stadium was opened in 2018 and has since hosted several high-profile cricket matches, including the Perth Scorchers' home games in the Big Bash League and international matches featuring the Australian cricket team. The stadium has also hosted other events, such as concerts and the 2019 AFL Grand Final.
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