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Introduction
India is the biggest cricket market in the world. Indian people
love cricket and they welcome cricket like a festival. Indian cricket lovers are
famous for their passion for cricket. Indian Cricket team is the most consistent
team in the world. Indian players are known worldwide for their consistency. As I
said earlier India is the biggest cricket market in the world, they have many
international-level cricket stadiums. Indian government always supports their
sportsman and gives them international-level facilities. For this purpose, they
also built many grounds for cricket and other sports. Today I will share with
you details of top stadiums of India. Here is the list of the top cricket stadiums in India:
- Eden Gardens Kolkata
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
- M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
- MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmadabad
- Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali
- Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
1. Eden Gardens Kolkata
Eden Gardens Kolkata Stadium is
located in Kolkata, West Bengal, in India. It was established in 1864. It has a seating capacity of 68,000 after renovation before World Cup 2011 for cricket
lovers. It is also known as the home of Indian cricket. In 1934 first match was
played here between India and England Test. It has also hosted many
international matches. Eden Gardens hosted the World Cup 1987 final, the World Cup 1996
semi-final and the final of the T20 World Cup 2016 which was played between England and
West Indies West Indies ended as champions with Carlos Braithwaite’s 4
sixes in the last over.
2. Arun Jaitley Stadium,
Delhi
Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium was built
in 1883 in Delhi. It is the second oldest cricket stadium in India. In 1948, the first-ever match was played here between India and the West Indies. It has a seating capacity
of 48,000 for cricket fans. It is managed by the Delhi Cricket Association. The stadium has hosted many historic matches. Anil Kumble took a 10-wicket haul in a single
test innings against Pakistan here. It is the home ground of IPL Indian Premier
League franchise Delhi Capitals. This stadium was banned by the ICC due to an unfit
pitch in 2009. This happened during an ODI match between India and Sri Lanka.
3. JSCA International
Stadium Complex, Ranchi
This stadium was built in 2011 in
Ranchi, Jharkhand, India. Ranchi Stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000 for
cricket lovers. This stadium has state-of-the-art infrastructure and has nine
pitches. This stadium is the home ground of the Jharkhand cricket team. The stadium was
inaugurated in 2013 and has hosted 2 matches of IPL so far.
4. M. Chinnaswamy
Stadium, Bangalore
This stadium is located in Shivaji
Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka state, India. Chinnaswamy Stadium was built in 1969
and has a seating capacity of 40,000 for fans. It has state-of-the-art
infrastructure and facilities. The stadium was named after the former president
of BCCI, Mangalam Chinnaswamy. The stadium is the home ground of the IPL franchise Royal
Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and the Karnataka state Ranji team. This stadium has its own solar energy production. The stadium is owned by the state of Karnataka.
5. MA Chidambaram
Stadium, Chennai
This stadium is located in Chennai,
Tamil Nadu state, India. It is owned by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association. It was
built in 1916 and it is the third oldest cricket stadium in India. Its first name
was Madras Cricket Club and then renamed after the former BCCI president M.A
Chidambaram. The stadium has a seating capacity of 40,000 for cricket lovers. It is the home ground of Tamil Nadu cricket team and IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings
(CSK).
6. Narendra Modi
Stadium, Ahmadabad
Narendra Modi stadium is located in
Ahmadabad, Gujarat state, India. It was established in 1982. It is the biggest
cricket stadium in the world. It has a seating capacity of 132000 for cricket fans.
It is owned by the Gujarat Cricket Association. The stadium was known as Sardar Patel
Stadium. In 2015, Gujarat Cricket Association decided to reconstruct the stadium.
Their vision was to make it the biggest cricket stadium in the world. The reconstruction cost was about 8 billion Indian Rupees. The Gujarat government donated 50 acres of land for reconstruction.
7. Inderjit Sinhg Bindra
Stadium, Mohali
IS Bindra stadium is located in
Mohali, Punjab state, India. It was established in 1993 and named after the
former BCCI president IS Bindra. Its cost was 25 crore Indian rupees and took 3
years to complete. It is owned by the Punjab Cricket Association and has a seating
capacity of 27,000 for cricket fans. India and South Africa played their first match
here in 1993 during the Hero Cup. It witnessed the semi-final of the World Cup 2011 between
Pakistan and India. It has pacer-friendly pitches but is slowed by time. It is the home ground of the IPL franchise Punjab Kings and the Punjab state team. It has hosted
many international historic matches. India has never lost a test match in
Mohali stadium.
8. Rajiv Gandhi
International Stadium, Hyderabad
It is located in Hyderabad,
Telangana state, India. It is owned by the Hyderabad Cricket Association. It has a seating capacity of 60,000 for cricket lovers. It is named after the former prime
minister of India Rajiv Gandhi. It was established in 2004 on 16 acres and
became fully ready in 2008. This stadium is the home ground of IPL franchise
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Hyderabad Cricket Association.
9. Wankhede Stadium,
Mumbai
It is located in Mumbai,
Maharashtra state, India. It was constructed in 1974 and has a seating capacity
of 32,000 for fans. It is owned by the Mumbai Cricket Association. It is named
after a politician SK Wankhede who played a major role in its construction in
only six months. He was secretary of the Mumbai Cricket Association. It is home
ground for IPL franchise Mumbai Indians (MI) and Mumbai Ranji team.
10. Brabourne Stadium,
Mumbai
It is located in Churchgate,
Mumbai, Maharashtra state, India. It was established in 1937 by the British
government. It has a seating capacity of 50,000 for cricket fans. It is named
after a former governor of Bombay, Lord Brabourne in the British era. It is owned by the Cricket Club of India. It hosted the first test match between India and the West Indies
in 1948. Brabourne Stadium faced many issues due to the Mumbai Cricket Association.
It is the second-best cricket stadium in Mumbai after Wankhede Stadium. It is now
hosting matches of the WPL Women's Premier League. Now stadium is also considered for
international matches after BCCI's new policy.
Conclusion
So, do you think which stadium
is the best to watch a live match in stadium? In my opinion, Narendra Modi Stadium is
best because of its atmosphere. It provides a 360-degree view and has quality
floodlights. You can share your experience about any match that you have watched
in any of the above stadiums. Tell us about your experience in the comments!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which cricket stadium in India
has the best facilities?
A: The Narendra Modi Stadium is known for its
state-of-the-art facilities, including large dressing rooms, a clubhouse with
55 rooms, an Olympic-size swimming pool, and a gymnasium.
Q: Are there any newly built
cricket stadiums in India?
A: Yes, the Ekana International Cricket Stadium in
Lucknow and the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in
Raipur are among the newer venues in India.
Q: Can these cricket stadiums be
used for other events besides cricket?
A: Yes, many of these stadiums are
multi-purpose and can host a variety of events, including football matches,
concerts, and cultural events.
Q: How can I visit one of the top
10 cricket stadiums in India?
A: Most stadiums offer tours that allow visitors
to explore the facilities and learn about the ground’s history. It’s best to
check the official website or contact the stadium directly for tour
availability and booking information.
Q: What efforts are made to
maintain the pitches at these stadiums?
A: Ground staff at these stadiums work
year-round to maintain the pitches, which includes regular mowing, rolling, and
treatment to ensure the pitch is of the highest standard for play.
