Top 5 biggest cricket grounds in the world 

(1) Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium AhmadAbad



                         The Narendra Modi Stadium, commonly known as the Motera Stadium, is a cricket stadium situated inside the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave in 

Sardar Patel Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad has been renamed Narendra Modi Stadium. The world's biggest cricket Stadium, with a seating capacity of 1,10,000 will be hosting the pink-ball.


Broke ground: 1983 (former structure) 2017

Built: 12 November 1983 (former structure)

Field size: 180 yards x 150 yards

Former names: Motera Cricket Stadium


(2)  Melbourne Cricket Ground Australia

               The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), also known locally as "The G", is an Australian sports stadium located in Yarra Park, Melbourne, Victoria.

The MCG is the largest sports stadium in Australia with a capacity of 100,000 seats. This iconic Melbourne stadium has hosted some of the most memorable sporting events in Australia's history.

Field size: 171 metres x 146 metres

Construction cost: $150,000,000 (1992)

Record attendance: 100,022 – 2018 

Location: East Melbourne


(3)   Eden Gardens India


                               Eden Gardens is a cricket stadium with a unique name. It was built in Kolkata, India around 1864 with a spectator capacity of 66,349.
This cricket ground is sometimes referred to as the Mecca of Indian cricket because it’s the most popular cricket stadium in India. The first cricket match to be held here was a Test match that took place between the January 5-8, 1934.

AddressMaidan, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal 700021, India
Departments: BC Roy Club House


(4)    Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium


                          The next big cricket stadium on our list is another one with a unique name. The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh international cricket stadium is located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It is a newer stadium since it was built in 2008. This is a 21st-century stadium with a spectator capacity of 65,000.

This stadium has been described as one of the best in the world even though it has not yet hosted an international cricket match. The first cricket match played here was a practice match that took place in 2010. It was between the Chhattisgarh Ranji team and the national cricket team of Canada.

Location: Sector-3 Naya Raipur

Operator: Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh

Establishment: 11 September 2008

Capacity: 65,000


(5)   Optus Stadium, Perth, Australia


                    Perth Stadium, also known by naming rights sponsorship as Optus Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Perth, Western Australia, located in the suburb of Burswood. It was completed in late 2017 and officially opened on 21 January 2018.

Optus Stadium is a world-class multi-purpose venue capable of hosting a range of sporting and entertainment events including AFL, cricket, rugby union and rugby league, soccer and concerts.

Record attendance: 61,721 (2019)


Field size: 165 m × 130 m (180 yd × 142 yd)










































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