Largest Cricket Stadiums in the World: We can all see the acceptance of Cricket around the globe. With time, it has become one of the most popular and favourite sports for enthusiasts. With increasing popularity, the craze for watching live cricket matches is also taking its pace. Hence, the need for a good cricket stadium.  We have enlisted some of the world’s biggest cricket stadiums to answer your doubts about the same.

Top 5 Largest Cricket Stadiums in the World

Narendra Modi Stadium – Ahmedabad (Gujarat, India)

India’s pride, Narendra Modi Stadium, is significant in the country’s infrastructural development. 

• This giant was first built back in the year 1982.
•  Took over for renovation in 2015, spending about Rs. 800 Crores. 
• It was reinaugurated in 2022 with an unbelievable sitting capacity of 1,32,000 people. 
• It carries luxe amenities like an indoor Olympic-sized swimming pool, a lavish Food Court, 55 rooms with prime amenities, 4 dressing rooms, 76 Corporate Boxes with the sitting of 25 people each, and whatnot.
• It hosted the former US President Donald Trump in February 2020.

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Melbourne Cricket Ground – Melbourne (Australia)

Holding second position in the largest cricket stadium in the World, Melbourne Cricket Ground is situated in Australia.

• It came into the limelight in the year 1853.
• The First International Cricket Match was played in 1877 between England and Australia. 
• MCG is also used to play football; now imagine how massive it is.
• Undergo renovation many times and hosted some of the most exemplary innings of Cricket history like the 2015 ICC World Cup, 2022 Women’s T20 World Cup Final, etc. 
• The total sitting capacity of MCG is more than a lac. To be exact, 1,00,024. 

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Eden Gardens – Kolkata (India)

Coming in the third position as the World’s biggest cricket stadium, Eden Gardens is also one of the most popular cricket grounds in the World. 

• It is also known as the “Home of Indian Cricket”.
• The stadium size is smaller compared to others. Hence, it is considered the utopia of a batsman, as they can score well here. 
• Eden is the pioneer of the pink ball test in India.
• It was established in 1864 with a sitting capacity of approx. 1,00,000 people but later on, the total decreased to 68,000 after the renovation. 

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Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium – Raipur (Chattisgarh, India)

Coming in fourth place in the list of the World’s biggest cricket stadiums, this cricket stadium is located in Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh. 

• It is also called Nava Raipur International Cricket Stadium.
• Well-known for its facilities, glory, and infra among former cricketers.
• Hosted many cricket matches, including Road Safety World Series in the year 2022-21, reciprocated by the legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Kevin Peterson, Yuvraj Singh, etc.
• The seating capacity is 65,400 at a time.
• Inaugurated in September 2008.

Optus (Perth) Stadium – Perth (Australia)

Counted as one of the largest cricket stadiums in the World, Perth Stadium is also very popular for its beauty, inside and out. 

• It opened in 2018, replacing the WACA from the top position as the best cricket ground in Perth.
• It gives its visitors to experience the mesmerizing inside views of the ground.
• Also used for Football matches and events like huge concerts.
• Total seating capacity 61,266 (oval), 65,000 (rectangular), and 70,000 for events.
• A go-to venue for Aussies home summer series, test series, etc.

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