In this article, we have discussed the top 10 largest cricket stadiums in the world. Cricket is one of the most popular sports in the modern world. People’s interest in cricket is increasing day by day. There are cricket stadiums in every country of the world to enjoy the joy of playing cricket. Today we will get acquainted with the 10 best cricket stadiums in the world.
A List of Top 10 Largest Cricket Stadiums in the World:
- Narendra Modi (Cricket) Stadium.
- Melbourne Cricket Stadium.
- Eden Gardens (Cricket Stadium).
- Shaheed Bir Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium.
- Perth (Cricket) Stadium.
- Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.
- Greenfield Intermediate Cricket Stadium.
- Adelaide Oval (Cricket Stadium).
- M, A Chandrabram Cricket Stadium.
- JSCA International Cricket Stadium.
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Narendra Modi (Cricket) Stadium
Ground Information
| Known as | Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera Gujarat Stadium |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 132,000 |
| Location | Stadium Rd, Motera, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380005, India |
| Owner | Gujarat Cricket Association |
| Build | November 12, 1983 |
| Time Zone | UTC +05:30 |
| Floodlights | Yes |
| Phone | +91 79 3520 1090 |
| Website | https://www.gujaratcricketassociation.com |
RECORDS OF Narendra Modi (Cricket) Stadium
TWENTY20 INTERNATIONALS
Highest Totals: India-224/2( 20 over, RR. 11.2), India vs England- 20 Mar 2021.
High scores: Jc Butler 83(52) not out, (SR 159.61), England vs India- 16 Mar2021.
Best Bowling: Jc Archer- 4 over( Mdns,0 Run,33 Wkts,4 Econ, 8.25) England vs India-18 Mar 2021.
Highest Partnerships: RG Sharma and V Kohli (94 runs), India vs England- 20 Mar 2021.
ONE DAY INTERNATIONALS
Highest Totals: South Africa( 50 over, RR. 7.3), South Africa vs India- 27 Feb 2010.
High scores: SC Ganguly 144(152) not out, (SR 94.73), India vs Zimbabwe- 5 Dec 2000.
Best Bowling: MG Johnson – 9.2 over( Mdns,2 Run,19 Wkts,4 Econ, 2.03) Australia vs Zimbabwe-21 Feb 2011.
Highest Partnerships: MJ Guptill and BB Mccullum (166 runs)*, New Zealand vs Zimbabwe- 4 Mar 2011.
TEST MATCHES INTERNATIONALS
Highest Totals: Sri Lanka( 760/7d over, RR. 3.75), Sri Lanka vs India- 16 Nov 2009.
High scores: DPMD Jayawardene 275(610), Sri Lanka vs India- 16 Nov 2009.
Best Bowling: N Kapil Dev – 30.3 over( Mdns,6 Run,83 Wkts,9 Econ, 2.72) India vs West Indies-12 Nov 1983.
Highest Partnerships: G Gambhir and Sehwag (134 runs), India vs England- 15 Nov 2012.
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Melbourne Cricket Stadium
Ground Information
| Known as | ” The G” |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 100,024 |
| Location | Brunton Ave, Richmond VIC 3002, Australia |
| Owner | Victoria State Government, MCG Trust |
| Build | 1853 |
| Time Zone | (UTC +1100) |
| Floodlights | Yes |
| Phone | +61 3 9657 8888 |
| Website | http://www.mcg.org.au |
RECORDS OF Melbourne Cricket Stadium
TWENTY20 INTERNATIONALS
Highest Totals: India-184/3( 20 over, RR. 9.2), India vs Australia- 29 Jan 2016.
High scores: DA Warner 89(43), (SR 206.97), Australia vs South Africa- 11 Jan 2009.
Best Bowling: JR Hazlewood 4.0 over( Mdns,0 Run,30 Wkts,4 Econ, 7.50) England vs Australia – 31 Jan 2014.
Highest Partnerships: RG Sharma and S Dhawan (97 runs), India vs Australia – 29 Jan 2016.
ONE DAY INTERNATIONALS
Highest Totals: ICC World XI 344/8 ( 50 over, RR. 6.88), ICC World XI vs Asia XI – 10 Jan 2005.
High scores: JJ Roy 180(151), (SR 119.20), England vs Australia – 14 Jan 2018.
Best Bowling: AB Agarkar – 9.3 over( Mdns,1 Run,42 Wkts,6 Econ, 4.42) India vs Australia – 09 Jan 2004 .
Highest Partnerships: CG Greenidge and DL Haynes (182 runs), West Indies vs Pakistan – 21 Nov 1981.
TEST MATCHES INTERNATIONALS
Highest Totals: Australia ( 624/8d over 142.0, RR. 4.39), Australia vs Pakistan – 26 Dec 2016.
High scores: RM Cowper 307(589), Australia vs England -11 Feb 1966.
Best Bowling: Sarfraz Nawaz – 35.4×8 over( Mdns,7 Run,86 Wkts,9 Econ, 1.81) Pakistan vs Australia -10 Mar 1979.
Highest Partnerships: JB Hobbs and W Rhodes (323 runs), England vs Australia – 9 Feb 1912.
Read More: Melbourne Cricket Stadium
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Eden Gardens (Cricket Stadium)
Ground Information
| Known as | Eden Gardens |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 68,000 |
| Location | Maidan, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal 700021, India |
| Owner | Cricket Association of Bengal |
| Build | 1864 |
| Time Zone | (UTC +0530) |
| Floodlights | Yes |
| Phone | +91 33 2248 0411 |
| Website | https://www.cricketassociationofbengal.com/ |
RECORDS OF Eden Gardens (Cricket Stadium)
TWENTY20 INTERNATIONALS
Highest Totals: Pakistan- 201/5( 20 over, RR. 10.05), Pakistan vs Bangladesh- 16 Mar 2016.
High scores: MN Samuels 85(66)*, (SR 128.78), West Indies vs England- 03 Apr 2016.
Best Bowling: Mustafizur Rahman 4.0 over( Mdns,0 Run,22 Wkts,5 Econ, 5.50) Bangladesh vs New Zealand- 26 Mar 2016.
Highest Partnerships: LD Chandimal and TM Dilshan (41 runs), Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan- 17 Mar 2016.
ONE DAY INTERNATIONALS
Highest Totals: India 404/5 ( 50 over, RR. 8.08), India vs Sri Lanka- 13 Nov 2014.
High scores: RG Sharma 264 (173), (SR 152.60), India vs Sri Lanka- 13 Nov 2014.
Best Bowling: A Kumble– 6.1 over( Mdns,2 Run,12 Wkts,6 Econ, 1.94) India vs West Indies- 27 Nov 1993.
Highest Partnerships: GC smith and Aj Hall (189 runs)*, South Africa vs India- 25 Nov 2005.
TEST MATCHES INTERNATIONALS
Highest Totals: India ( 657/7d over 178.0, RR. 3.69), India vs Australia – 11 Mar 2001.
High scores: VVS Laxman 281(631), India vs Australia- 11 Mar 2001.
Best Bowling: L Klusener- 21.3 over( Mdns,6 Run,64 Wkts,9 Econ, 2.97) South Africa vs India-27 Nov 1996.
Highest Partnerships: AC Hudson vs G Kirsten (236 runs), South Africa vs India- 27 Nov 1996.
Read More: Eden Gardens
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Shaheed Bir Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium
Ground Information
| Known as | Prasada International Cricket Stadium, Naya Raipur International Cricket Stadium |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 65,000 |
| Location | Sector 3, Prasada-3, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492101, India |
| Owner | Government of Chhattisgarh |
| Build | 11 September 2008 |
| Time Zone | UTC +05:30 |
| Floodlights | Yes |
| Phone | +91 88390 66658 |
| Home Team | Chhattisgarh |
RECORDS OF Shaheed Bir Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium
TWENTY20 INTERNATIONALS
Highest Totals: Pakistan- 201/5( 20 over, RR. 10.05), Pakistan vs Bangladesh- 16 Mar 2016.
High scores: MN Samuels 85(66)*, (SR 128.78), West Indies vs England- 03 Apr 2016.
Best Bowling: Mustafizur Rahman 4.0 over( Mdns,0 Run,22 Wkts,5 Econ, 5.50) Bangladesh vs New Zealand- 26 Mar 2016.
Highest Partnerships: LD Chandimal and TM Dilshan (41 runs), Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan- 17 Mar 2016.
ONE DAY INTERNATIONALS
Highest Totals: India 404/5 ( 50 over, RR. 8.08), India vs Sri Lanka- 13 Nov 2014.
High scores: RG Sharma 264 (173), (SR 152.60), India vs Sri Lanka- 13 Nov 2014.
Best Bowling: A Kumble– 6.1 over( Mdns,2 Run,12 Wkts,6 Econ, 1.94) India vs West Indies- 27 Nov 1993.
Highest Partnerships: GC smith and Aj Hall (189 runs)*, South Africa vs India- 25 Nov 2005.
TEST MATCHES INTERNATIONALS
Highest Totals: India ( 657/7d over 178.0, RR. 3.69), India vs Australia – 11 Mar 2001.
High scores: VVS Laxman 281(631), India vs Australia- 11 Mar 2001.
Best Bowling: L Klusener- 21.3 over( Mdns,6 Run,64 Wkts,9 Econ, 2.97) South Africa vs India-27 Nov 1996.
Highest Partnerships: AC Hudson vs G Kirsten (236 runs), South Africa vs India- 27 Nov 1996.
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Perth (Cricket) Stadium
Ground Information
| Known as | Perth Stadium, Optus Stadium |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 24,500 |
| Location | WACA Ground, Nelson Cres, East Perth WA 6004, Australia |
| Owner | Western Australian Cricket Association |
| Build | 1893 |
| Time Zone | (UTC +0800) |
| Floodlights | Yes |
| Phone | +61 8 9265 7222 |
| Website | https://www.wacricket.com.au/ |
RECORDS OF Perth (Cricket) Stadium
TWENTY20 INTERNATIONALS
Highest Totals: Australia 109/0 (11.5 over, RR. 9.21), Australia vs Pakistan- 8 Nov 2019.
High scores: AJ Finch 52(36)*, (SR 144.44), Australia vs Pakistan- 8 Nov 2019.
Best Bowling: KW Richardson- 4.0 over( Mdns,0 Runs,18 Wkts,3 Econ 4.50) Australia vs Pakistan-8 Nov 2019.
Highest Partnerships: DA Warner and AJ Finch (109)*, Australia vs Pakistan- 8 Nov 2019.
ONE DAY INTERNATIONALS
Highest Totals: 259 (47.4 over, RR. 5.43), England vs Australia- 28 Jan 2018.
High scores: MP Stoinis 87 (99), (SR 87.87), Australia vs England- 28 Jan 2018.
Best Bowling: TK Curran 9.2 over( Mdns,0 Run,35 Wkts,5 Econ, 3.75) England vs Australia- 28 Jan 2018.
Highest Partnerships: Q de Kock and RR Hendricks (94 runs), South Africa vs Australia- 4 Nov 2018.
TEST MATCHES INTERNATIONALS
Highest Totals: Australia ( 416 over 146.2, RR.2.84), Australia vs New Zealand– 12 Dec 2019.
High scores: M Labuschangne 143(369), Australia vs New Zealand- 12 Dec 2019.
Best Bowling: Mohammed Shami – 24.0 over( Mdns,8 Run,56 Wkts,6 Econ, 2.33) India vs Australia- 14 Dec 2018.
Highest Partnerships: MS Harris and AJ Finch (112 runs), Australia vs New Zealand- 14 Dec 2018.
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Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium
Ground Information
| Known as | Visaka International Cricket Stadium Ground |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 55,000 |
| Location | RGI Stadium Rd, Uppal, Hyderabad, Telangana 500039, India |
| Owner | Hyderabad Cricket Association |
| Build | 2003 |
| Time Zone | UTC +05:30 |
| Floodlights | Yes |
| Home Team | Hyderabad (India) |
| Website | http://www.hycricket.org/stadium.htm |
RECORDS OF Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
TWENTY20 INTERNATIONALS
Highest Totals: India- 209/4(18.4 over, RR. 11.19), India vs West Indies- 6 Dec 2019.
High scores: V Kohli 94(50)*, (SR 188.00), India vs West Indies- 6 Dec 2019.
Best Bowling: YS Chahal 4.0 over( Mdns,0 Run,36 Wkts,2 Econ, 9.00) India vs West Indies- 6 Dec 2019.
Highest Partnerships: RG Sharma vs KL Rahul (30 runs), India vs West Indies- 6 Dec 2019.
ONE DAY INTERNATIONALS
Highest Totals: Australia 350 (50.0 over, RR. 7), Australia vs India- 5 Nov 2009.
High scores: SR Tendulkar, 175(141), (SR 124.11), India vs Australia- 5 Nov 2009.
Best Bowling: UT Yadav 9.0 over( Mdns,0 Run,53 Wkts,4 Econ, 5.88) India vs Sri Lanka- 9 Nov 2014.
Highest Partnerships: SR Watson and SE Marsh (145 runs), Australia vs India- 5 Nov 2009.
TEST MATCHES INTERNATIONALS
Highest Totals: India ( 687/6d over 166.0, RR.4.13), India vs Bangladesh– 9 Feb 2017.
High scores: BB McCullum 225(543), New Zealand vs India- 12 Nov 2010.
Best Bowling: R Ashwin – 16.3 over( Mdns,5 Run,31 Wkts,6 Econ, 2.33) India vs New Zealand- 23 Aug 2012.
Highest Partnerships: G Gambhir vs Sehwag (160 runs), India vs New Zealand- 12 Nov 2010.
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Greenfield International Stadium
Ground Information
| Known as | The Sports Hub, Trivandrum, Trivandrum International Stadium |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 55,000 |
| Location | Greenfield Stadium, opposite University of Kerala Campus, Karyavattom, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695581, India |
| Owner | Kerala University |
| Build | January 26, 2015 |
| Time Zone | UTC +05:30 |
| Floodlights | Yes |
| Phone | +91 471 710 5000 |
RECORDS OF Greenfield International Stadium
TWENTY20 INTERNATIONALS
Highest Totals: West Indies- 173/2(18.3 over, RR. 9.35), India vs West Indies- 8 Dec 2019.
High scores: LMP Simmons 67(45)*, (SR 148.88), India vs West Indies- 8 Dec 2019.
Best Bowling: JJ Bumrah 2.0 over( Mdns,0 Run,9 Wkts,2 Econ, 4.50) India vs New Zealand- 7 Nov 2017.
Highest Partnerships: LMP Simmons and E Lewis (73 runs), India vs West Indies- 8 Dec 2019.
ONE DAY INTERNATIONALS
Highest Totals: India 105/1 (14.5 over, RR. 7.07), Westralia vs India- 1 Nov 2018.
High scores: RG Sharma, 63(56)*, (SR 112.50), India vs West Indies- 1 Nov 2018.
Best Bowling: RA Jadeja 9.5 over ( Mdns,1 Run,35 Wkts,4 Econ, 3.45) India vs West Indies- 1 Nov 2018.
Highest Partnerships: RG Sharma and V Kohli (99 runs)*, West Indies vs India- 1 Nov 2018.
Read More: Greenfield International Stadium
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Adelaide Oval (Cricket Stadium)
Ground Information
| Known as | Adelaide Oval |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 5Adelaide Oval Cricket Stadium3,500 |
| Location | War Memorial Dr, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia |
| Owner | Government of South Australia |
| Build | 1871 |
| Time Zone | (UTC +1030) |
| Floodlights | Yes |
| Phone | +61 8 8211 1100 |
| Website | https://www.adelaideoval.com.au |
RECORDS OF Adelaide Oval (Cricket Stadium)
TWENTY20 INTERNATIONALS
Highest Totals: Australia- 233/2(20 over, RR. 11.65), Australia vs Sri Lanka- 27 Oct 2019.
High scores: DA Warner 100(56)*, (SR 178.57), Australia vs Sri Lanka- 27 Oct 2019.
Best Bowling: SR Watson 4.0 over( Mdns,0 Run,15 Wkts,4 Econ, 3.75) Australia vs England 12 Jan 2011.
Highest Partnerships: AJ Finch (122 runs), Australia vs Sri Lanka 27 Oct 2019.
ONE DAY INTERNATIONALS
Highest Totals: Australia 369/7 (50 over, RR. 7.38), Australia vs Pakistan- 26 Jan 2017.
High scores: DA Warner 179(128)*, (SR 139.84), Australia vs Pakistan- 26 Jan 2017.
Best Bowling: CG Rackemann 8.2 over ( Mdns,2 Run,16 Wkts,5 Econ,1.92) Australia vs Pakistan- 30 Jan 1984.
Highest Partnerships: DA Warner and TM Head (284 runs), Australia vs Pakistan- 26 Nov 2017.
TEST MATCHES INTERNATIONALS
Highest Totals: Australia ( 674 over 151.3*8, RR. 3.33), India vs Australia– 23 Jan 1948.
High scores: DA Warner- 335(554)*, Pakistan vs Australia- 29 Nov 2019.
Best Bowling: AE Trott – 27.0 over( Mdns,10 Run,43 Wkts,8 Econ, 1.59) India vs England- 11 Jan 1895.
Highest Partnerships: RT Pointing and MJ Clarke 386, India vs Australia- 24 Jan 2012.
Read More: Adelaide Oval
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M.A Chandrabram Cricket Stadium
Ground Information
| Known as | Madras Cricket Club Ground |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 50,000 |
| Location | Wallajah Road, Chepauk, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Owner | Tamil Nadu Cricket Association |
| Build | 1916 |
| Time Zone | UTC +05:30 |
| Floodlights | Yes |
| Home Team | Tamil Nadu |
RECORDS OF M, A Chandrabram Cricket Stadium
TWENTY20 INTERNATIONALS
Highest Totals: India 182/4(20 over, RR. 9.1), India vs West Indies- 27 Oct 2018.
High scores: S Dhawan 92(62), (SR 148.38), India vs West Indies- 27 Oct 2018.
Best Bowling: Ik Pathan 4.0 over( Mdns,0 Run,31 Wkts,3 Econ, 7.75) Australia vs England 11 Sep 2012.
Highest Partnerships: S Dhawan and RR Pant (130 runs), India vs West Indies 11 Nov 2018.
ONE DAY INTERNATIONALS
Highest Totals: Asia XI 337/7 (50 over, RR. 6.74), Asia XI vs Africa XI 9 Jun 2007.
High scores: Saeed Anwar 194(146)*, (SR 132.87), Pakistan vs India- 21 May 1997.
Best Bowling: R Rampaul 10.0 over ( Mdns,0 Run,51 Wkts,5 Econ,5.10) West Indies vs India- 20 Mar 2011.
Highest Partnerships: SD Hope and So Hetmyer (218 runs), West Indies vs India- 15 Dec 2019.
TEST MATCHES INTERNATIONALS
Highest Totals: India (759/7d over 190.4, RR. 3.98), India vs England– 16 Dec 2016.
High scores: V Sehwag- 319(304), India vs South Africa- 26 Mar 2008.
Best Bowling: MH Mankad – 38.5 over( Mdns,15 Run,55 Wkts,8 Econ, 1.41) India vs England- 6 Feb 1952.
Highest Partnerships: AF Rae and JB Stollmeyer 239, India vs West Indies- 27 Jan 1949.
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JSCA International Cricket Stadium
Ground Information
| Known as | Jharkhand State Cricket Association Stadium |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 50,000 |
| Location | 876F+3WP, HEC Township, Birsa Nagar, Ranchi, Jharkhand 834004, India |
| Owner | Jharkhand State Cricket Association |
| Build | 2010 |
| Time Zone | UTC +05:30 |
| Floodlights | Yes |
| Website | http://www.cricjharkhand.org/ |
TWENTY20 INTERNATIONALS
Highest Totals: 196/6(20 over, RR. 9.8), India vs Sri Lanka- 12 Feb 2016.
High scores: S Dhawan 51(25), (SR 204.00), India vs Sri Lanka- 12 Feb 2016.
Best Bowling: R Ashwin 4.0 over( Mdns,0 Run,14 Wkts,3 Econ, 3.50) India vs Sri Lanka 12 Feb 2016.
Highest Partnerships: RG Sharma and S Dhawan (75 runs), India vs Sri Lanka 12 Feb 2016.
ONE DAY INTERNATIONALS
Highest Totals: Australia 313/5 (50 over, RR. 6.26), India vs Australia 8 Mar 2019.
High scores: AD Mathews 139(116)*, (SR 119.82), Sri Lanka vs India- 21 May 1997.
Best Bowling: BAW Mendis 9.4 over ( Mdns,0 Run,73 Wkts,4 Econ, 7.55) Sri Lanka vs India- 20 Mar 2011.
Highest Partnerships: AJ Finch and UT Khawaja (193 runs), Australia vs India- 8 Mar 2019.
TEST MATCHES INTERNATIONALS
Highest Totals: India (603/9d over 210.0, RR. 2.87), India vs Australia– 16 Mar 2017.
High scores: RG Sharma- 212(255, India vs South Africa- 19 Oct 2019.
Best Bowling: RA Jadeja – 49.3 over( Mdns,8 Run,124 Wkts,8 Econ, 2.50) India vs Australia- 16 Mar 2017.
Highest Partnerships: RG Sharma and Rahne 267, India vs South Africa- 19 Oct 2019.
Read More: JSCA International Stadium
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