10. Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot

The Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium is a cricket stadium owned by the Saurashtra Cricket Association. With its total seating capacity of around 25,000 people, it hosts important matches for the Indian international cricket team and the Ranji Trophy match for Gujarat. It has also hosted a Women’s One Day International between Australia and New Zealand as well as T20I matches between West Indies and Zimbabwe. Apart from that, it was one of the venues of the 2014 Women’s World Twenty20 along with Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, and M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore. The ground, with its modern amenities, will surely be a great experience for cricket lovers visiting Rajkot to watch the live-action.

09. Vidarbha C.A. Ground, Nagpur

The Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground is located in Nagpur, Maharashtra, and serves as a regular venue for international cricket matches. The stadium hosted its first Test match on April 17, 2002, between Australia and West Indies. Two other Test matches have been played at Vidarbha C.A. Ground, with another one scheduled for December 2016 between India and New Zealand. One-day internationals were also held here, and that was a match between India and South Africa in 2013; there are also plans to host ODIs against Sri Lanka from October 2017 to January 2018.

08. Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore

Situated in Indore, the Holkar cricket stadium is a recent addition to the Indian international stadiums. It is constructed on 22 acres of land and has a seating capacity of 35,000 people. It has been named after Maharaja Tukojirao Holkar II, who played an important role in the establishment of sports like kabaddi and wrestling during the British Raj. The stadium has hosted three ODIs so far, and apart from cricket, it also hosts football matches regularly. Apart from that, it houses indoor sports facilities and provides training to state-level players. It has played host to IPL matches twice, first for Sahara Pune Warriors against Mumbai Indians, followed by Deccan Chargers against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

07. Gwalior International Cricket Stadium

The stadium has a capacity of 45,000 and was constructed in 2003. It has hosted several important matches, like ODI finals, World Cup matches, and Tests between India and South Africa, Africa and Pakistan. It also holds domestic matches of the Ranji Trophy. The stadium is also home to one of the IPL's franchise teams, the Rajasthan Royals.

The Indian cricket team has played several matches at Gwalior. The first match was held on January 5, 2003, when South Africa played against India. It hosted a Test match between New Zealand and the West Indies on October 8, 2004. In 2006, it had two ODIs against England and Kenya. The second ODI was washed out due to rain and no play took place on either day.

06. Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA—VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam

Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, ACA—VDCA Cricket Stadium, popularly known as Vizag International Cricket Stadium, is a state-of-the-art cricket stadium located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This was established in 2007 to host one of India’s first IPL matches and was later on appointed to host World Cup cricket matches for both men and women. This magnificent stadium is well equipped with all the modern facilities for both players and spectators alike, thus making it one of the Indian international stadiums to watch out for!

05. Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium (Arunachal Pradesh)

If you’re into cricket, then you’ll love Arunachal Pradesh. The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium (or The Rock, as it is popularly known) is one of the best stadiums not just in India but also in Asia. Located in Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh, The Rock was constructed between 2007 and 2010 to be able to accommodate 35,000 spectators. The stadium has a huge car park that can store more than 2000 cars and attracts fans from all over Asia during any international match played here.

04. M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore

While it is home to some of world cricket’s most prolific teams, including Karnataka and Mumbai, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has played host to many important matches throughout its life. The stadium was opened in 1984 and then underwent a makeover for just under $10 million before hosting its first match. When matches are not being played here, it doubles as a practice ground for many of Bangalore’s finest. Cricketers, it is also one of only five stadiums to host international Test cricket that can hold fewer than 50,000 spectators.

03. Punjab Cricket Association, Bindra Stadium, Mohali

This stadium was a gift from Raj Singh Dungarpur to Punjab for hosting India’s first-ever World Cup. It’s an amazing venue and probably one of my personal favorites on top of that. It’s got a capacity to seat 30,000 people and was designed by renowned architect Michael Graves. It has hosted many significant cricket matches, including tournaments like the 1996 World Cup, the 1998 ICC World Cup, and the 2011 IPL final. The pitch here is one of a kind and you should visit it if you get a chance!

02. Feroz Shah Kotla Ground, Delhi

The Feroz Shah Kotla Ground is home to Delhi’s most popular domestic side, the Delhi Daredevils, and was previously used for international cricket matches. It hosted its first Test match back in 1934, but after 1996 it has only hosted limited-overs international cricket. The stadium's capacity is around 25,000 people. The Feroz Shah Kotla Ground was also one of three host grounds during last year’s World Cup and will be one of five grounds hosting ODIs during next year’s ICC Champions Trophy.

01. Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Eden Gardens is a cricket stadium located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It is one of the oldest cricket stadiums in Asia. In 2001, Eden Gardens has declared an Indian Test cricket venue and the first test match was played on December 7, 1934, between India and England. In addition to domestic cricket matches, it has also hosted two World Cup matches. The stadium also has floodlights for day-and-night games and has hosted day-and-night Tests as well as one-day internationals (ODIs).

Final Words

The history of cricket is probably not as old as that of many other games, but it has already left us a legacy. It started with people just playing on their lawns and soon became a sport where players could dream of making it big. But, sadly, only a few would be able to achieve fame and success. That’s why we have compiled a list of the top 10 international cricket stadiums in India for you. You can compare these stadiums based on facilities, seating capacity, etc. So next time you visit one of these popular Indian cricket stadiums, such as Wankhede Stadium or Eden Gardens, you will know what to expect from them! Enjoy your visit!