Top 10 Biggest Cricket Stadiums In The World

In the evolving game over the years, cricket is enriched by its history with an incredible worldwide stature, thanks to various formats and the growth of the game. For any game, the cricket stadiums are the heart, serving as the backdrop of the action on the ground.

For many countries, it’s on the bucket list to create a great atmosphere for the fans, who can sit and enjoy the action in these venues, which are an integral part of the cricketing experience.

Here are the top 10 biggest cricket stadiums in the world.

1. Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad)

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is not only India’s but also the world’s largest cricket stadium, with an impressive capacity of 132000 spectators. In the past, people used to call it the Motera Stadium.

Later, the authority renamed it in honor of the country’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. This facility boasts four dressing rooms, 11 centres, and two practice surfaces. Since its inauguration, the ground has hosted many high-profile games, including the 2023 ODI World Cup final.

2. Melbourne Cricket Ground (Melbourne)

The Melbourne Cricket Ground, known as ‘The G’ has a seating capacity of 100,024 and is one of the iconic venues around the world, providing breathtaking views of the game.

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Established in 1853, the venue has hosted many incredible fixtures, including the 2006 Commonwealth Games, the 1956 Summer Olympics, and the two World Cup finals in 1992 and 2015.

3. Eden Gardens (Kolkata)

Eden Gardens is India’s second-largest stadium with a seating capacity of 66000. History speaks on the ground. It is the home for the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Bengal side.

In the city of joy, it brings the incredible feeling of the ring-ball like Lord’s and has hosted two prestigious games, including the 1987 ODI World Cup and the 2016 T20 World Cup final.

4. Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium (Raipur)

The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur doesn’t hold several games for the country, after becoming the 50th international venue for India in 2023. It’s fourth on the list of the biggest cricket stadiums with a capacity of 65000.

The ground hosted the maiden clash in 2010 when Canada played a practice game in Chhattisgarh. India faced New Zealand in its first international clash.

5. Optus Stadium (Perth)

Optus Stadium, known as Perth Stadium, is a cricket stadium used for multi-purpose games. Completed in late 2017, its first international game was in 2018 when India took part in a Test match against Australia.

With a capacity of 61266, it’s the fifth biggest cricket stadium in the world and the third-largest in Australia. It can also go on to 65000 seats for rectangular sports.

6. Adelaide Oval (Adelaide)

One of the picturesque grounds in the country is the Adelaide Oval between Adelaide’s city centre and North Adelaide. The record attendance for a game was 55317, which happened during the second Ashes game in 2017.

It’s also the country’s first stadium hotel, which provides 138 rooms for guests.

7. Greenfield International Stadium (Thiruvananthapuram)

In 2014, the Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram was built by the Kariavattom Sports Company. It has a seating capacity of 55000 and was the country’s first model outdoor venue.

The company owned the ground for the first 15 years before leasing it to the Kerala Cricket Association, the governing body. During an international game against South Africa, it received criticism for some poor facilities.

8. Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium (Lucknow)

One of the premier international cricket stadiums in Lucknow is the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. It’s the country’s fifth-largest venue with a seating capacity of 50000.

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It was renamed in 2018 in honour of India’s 10th Prime Minister. It’s the home venue for the Lucknow Super Giants, besides hosting a Test, nine ODIs, six T20Is, and also the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup.

9, Brabourne Stadium (Mumbai)

Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium is a historic and one of the oldest venues in the country, being the home venue for Mumbai’s men’s and women’s cricket teams. It has a seating capacity of 50000 and is owned by the Cricket Club of India (CCI).

It hosted several notable games, including the 2006 Champions Trophy and India’s first T20I in 2007. The last Test was in December 2009.

10. Docklands Stadium (Melbourne)

Also named the Marvel Stadium, Docklands Stadium in Melbourne provides a roof, making it applicable to play even in rainy seasons. It has a capacity of 48003.

The venue can be converted from an oval to a rectangular ground for various sports. After the 2016/17 season of the Big Bash League (BBL), Australia started to develop this cricket stadium.