8 Largest Cricket Stadiums in the World

Jun 06, 2023, 17:31 IST

Vikrant Singh

1) Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India

 Previously known as Sardar Patel Stadium, India's Narendra Modi Stadium is the world's largest cricket stadium with a seating capacity of 132,000 spectators. The stadium was renovated and expanded in 2020.

2) Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia

 The MCG is the world's second-biggest cricket ground. It can accommodate at least 100,000 spectators at a time. The ground is also used for other sporting events, cultural ceremonies and concerts.

3) Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India 

The stadium has a sitting capacity of 66,349 spectators, making it the world's third-largest cricket ground by sitting capacity. Several important and historic cricket matches were played here, including the 1987 and 2011 Cricket World Cup, as well as the final of the 2016 World Twenty20.

4) ANZ Stadium, Sydney, Australia

The multi-purpose stadium, previously known as Stadium Australia, has a sitting capacity of 68,000. It hosts a range of events, including rugby league, soccer and concerts. It was originally built to host the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympics and Paralympics.

5) Perth Stadium, Perth, Australia

Perth Stadium, also known as Optus Stadium, is Australia's third largest cricket stadium with a sitting capacity of 60,000 spectators. The stadium was officially opened in January 2018.

6) Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad, India

With a seating capacity of 55,000, Rajiv Gandhi Stadium is the world's sixth-largest cricket stadium. The stadium was built in 2003 and was named after the former prime minister of India Rajiv Gandhi.

7) Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Raipur, India

 Located in India's Chhattisgarh state, the stadium is the world's seventh largest with a sitting capacity of over 50,000 people. The stadium was built in 2008.

8) Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia:

 With a seating capacity of 50,000 people, the stadium is the world's eighth largest. The stadium has a rich history, dating back to 1871 when the first cricket match was played at the Oval. It has undergone several major renovations and upgrades over the years.

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