Being one of the pillars of the sport of cricket and blessed with the most loyal cricket fans, it is no surprise that India has one of the biggest cricket stadiums in the world. Here are the names of India’s top 10 biggest cricket stadiums according to the seating capacity.
| S.NO. | Stadium | Location | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Narendra Modi Stadium | Surat, Gujarat | 1,32,000 |
| 2 | Eden Gardens | Kolkata | 80,000 |
| 3 | Naya Raipur International Cricket Stadium | Chattisgarh | 65,000 |
| 4 | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium | Hyderabad | 55,000 |
| 5 | Greenfield International Stadium | Thiruvananthapuram | 55,000 |
| 6 | Ekana Cricket Stadium | Lucknow | 50,000 |
| 7 | JSCA International Cricket Stadium | Ranchi, Jharkhand | 50,000 |
| 8 | Barabati Stadium | Cuttack, Odisha | 45,000 |
| 9 | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium | Nagpur, Maharashtra | 45,000 |
| 10 | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium | Chepauk, Chennai | 40,000 |
Narendra Modi Stadium, Gujarat
Sardar Patel Stadium, or Motera Stadium, was finally named after the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi. It is the biggest cricket ground in the world and has a seating capacity of 1,32,000. The stadium has hosted the finals of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 and two IPL finals so far. The unique design of the stadium provides the necessary shade to the spectators.
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Eden Gardens, Kolkata, is second on the list of the biggest stadiums in India, with a capacity of 80,000 seats. It is one of the premier cricket grounds in India, with a spectacular view from the top. The venue hosted several great matches, including the 2016 T20 World finals when West Indies registered a stunning victory over England.
Naya Raipur International Cricket Stadium, Chattisgarh
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, also known as Naya Raipur International Cricket Stadium, is located in Chattisgarh and is the third-biggest cricket stadium in India. It has a seating capacity of 65,000.
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad
Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, named after India’s late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, has a seating capacity of 55,000 and was constructed in 2003. It hosted the IPL finals in 2017 and 2019.
Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, is a multipurpose stadium with a total seating capacity of 55,000. It has hosted several cricket and football matches.
Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Ekana Cricket Stadium, also known as Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Stadium, is one of India’s recently inaugurated cricket stadiums. It has a total capacity of 50,000 seats.
JSCA International Cricket Stadium, Jharkhand
JSCA International stadium is in Jharkhand’s capital Ranchi. The stadium has multiple facilities for various sports, such as Basketball and Tennis. It has a capacity of 50,000 people and is ranked 7th in the biggest cricket stadiums list.
Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, Odisha
Odisha Cricket Association-owned Barabati Cricket Stadium is ranked 8th on this list. The stadium has a seating capacity of 45,000 and has hosted several hockey and football tournaments in addition to cricket.
Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur
Vidarbha Cricket Association stadium in Maharashtra is number 9 on the list of biggest stadiums in India, with a seating capacity of 45,000.
M.A. Chidambaram Stadium
Chennai’s M.A. Chidambaram stadium has hosted several IPL and international matches and is the home of one of the most popular IPL franchises, Chennai Super Kings. It has a capacity of 40,000 people.
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