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<h1 data-section-id="1w4xake" data-start="223" data-end="295">Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad &ndash; The World&rsquo;s Largest Cricket Stadium</h1> <h2 data-section-id="13ax1s5" data-start="339" data-end="354">Introduction</h2> <p data-start="356" data-end="651">The <strong data-start="360" data-end="385">Narendra Modi Stadium</strong> in Ahmedabad is not just a cricket ground &mdash; it is a symbol of modern cricket. Located in Motera, Gujarat, this stadium is the <strong data-start="512" data-end="552">largest cricket stadium in the world</strong>, with a seating capacity of around <strong data-start="588" data-end="610">132,000 spectators</strong>. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p> <p data-start="653" data-end="852">It hosts <strong data-start="662" data-end="705">international matches (Test, ODI, T20I)</strong>, Indian Premier League (IPL) games, and major global tournaments. Over the years, it has become one of the most important venues in world cricket.</p> <hr data-start="854" data-end="857" /> <h2 data-section-id="178oe6t" data-start="859" data-end="878">Stadium Overview</h2> <div class="TyagGW_tableContainer"> <div class="group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit" tabindex="-1"> <table data-start="880" data-end="1206" class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)"> <thead data-start="880" data-end="904"> <tr data-start="880" data-end="904"> <th data-start="880" data-end="889" data-col-size="sm" class="">Detail</th> <th data-start="889" data-end="904" data-col-size="sm" class="">Information</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody data-start="927" data-end="1206"> <tr data-start="927" data-end="967"> <td data-start="927" data-end="938" data-col-size="sm">Location</td> <td data-col-size="sm" data-start="938" data-end="967">Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India</td> </tr> <tr data-start="968" data-end="1016"> <td data-start="968" data-end="979" data-col-size="sm">Capacity</td> <td data-start="979" data-end="1016" data-col-size="sm">132,000 (World&rsquo;s Largest Stadium)</td> </tr> <tr data-start="1017" data-end="1057"> <td data-start="1017" data-end="1031" data-col-size="sm">Established</td> <td data-col-size="sm" data-start="1031" data-end="1057">1982 (Rebuilt in 2020)</td> </tr> <tr data-start="1058" data-end="1097"> <td data-start="1058" data-end="1066" data-col-size="sm">Owner</td> <td data-start="1066" data-end="1097" data-col-size="sm">Gujarat Cricket Association</td> </tr> <tr data-start="1098" data-end="1136"> <td data-start="1098" data-end="1105" data-col-size="sm">Ends</td> <td data-col-size="sm" data-start="1105" data-end="1136">Adani Pavilion End, Jio End</td> </tr> <tr data-start="1137" data-end="1158"> <td data-start="1137" data-end="1151" data-col-size="sm">Floodlights</td> <td data-col-size="sm" data-start="1151" data-end="1158">Yes</td> </tr> <tr data-start="1159" data-end="1206"> <td data-start="1159" data-end="1172" data-col-size="sm">Home Teams</td> <td data-start="1172" data-end="1206" data-col-size="sm">India, Gujarat, Gujarat Titans</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <p data-start="1208" data-end="1391">The stadium is built near the <strong data-start="1238" data-end="1257">Sabarmati River</strong> and offers a world-class viewing experience with a <strong data-start="1309" data-end="1341">360-degree unobstructed view</strong> for fans. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p> <hr data-start="1393" data-end="1396" /> <h2 data-section-id="1fkf4yv" data-start="1398" data-end="1408">History</h2> <h3 data-section-id="qutfsf" data-start="1410" data-end="1437">Early Years (1982&ndash;2015)</h3> <p data-start="1439" data-end="1658">The original stadium was known as the <strong data-start="1477" data-end="1501">Sardar Patel Stadium</strong>. It was established in 1982 and hosted many historic matches, including World Cup games in <strong data-start="1593" data-end="1617">1987, 1996, and 2011</strong>. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p> <p data-start="1660" data-end="1742">It quickly became a key cricket venue in India, witnessing legendary performances.</p> <hr data-start="1744" data-end="1747" /> <h3 data-section-id="1lhoez0" data-start="1749" data-end="1797">Redevelopment and Transformation (2015&ndash;2020)</h3> <p data-start="1799" data-end="1975">In 2015, the old stadium was demolished to build a new, modern venue. The reconstruction project aimed to create the <strong data-start="1916" data-end="1974">largest and most advanced cricket stadium in the world</strong>.</p> <ul data-start="1977" data-end="2112"> <li data-section-id="pj1fdw" data-start="1977" data-end="2013">Designed by global firm Populous</li> <li data-section-id="znlu9x" data-start="2014" data-end="2042">Built by Larsen &amp; Toubro</li> <li data-section-id="t2zu0l" data-start="2043" data-end="2112">Completed in around 5 years <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></li> </ul> <p data-start="2114" data-end="2228">The stadium was officially reopened in <strong data-start="2153" data-end="2170">February 2020</strong>, setting a new global benchmark in sports infrastructure.</p> <hr data-start="2230" data-end="2233" /> <h2 data-section-id="tkc78p" data-start="2235" data-end="2261">Architecture and Design</h2> <div class="no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4"> <div class="border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)/3)]"> <div class="group/search-image @container/search-image relative rounded-[inherit] h-full w-full"> <div><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">The Narendra Modi Stadium is known for its </span><strong data-start="2348" data-end="2382" style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">modern and fan-friendly design</strong><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">.</span></div> </div> </div> </div> <h3 data-section-id="12jh0uk" data-start="2385" data-end="2402">Key Features:</h3> <ul data-start="2404" data-end="2783"> <li data-section-id="4ehsg" data-start="2404" data-end="2478"><strong data-start="2406" data-end="2423">Seating Bowl:</strong> Continuous bowl design with no pillars blocking the view</li> <li data-section-id="12n4zg4" data-start="2479" data-end="2548"><strong data-start="2481" data-end="2501">Corporate Boxes:</strong> Premium hospitality areas for luxury viewing</li> <li data-section-id="dh7btz" data-start="2549" data-end="2601"><strong data-start="2551" data-end="2570">Dressing Rooms:</strong> 4 world-class dressing rooms</li> <li data-section-id="1g7itc3" data-start="2602" data-end="2666"><strong data-start="2604" data-end="2628">Practice Facilities:</strong> Indoor and outdoor practice pitches</li> <li data-section-id="lnqwgc" data-start="2667" data-end="2727"><strong data-start="2669" data-end="2681">Pitches:</strong> 11 centre pitches with different soil types</li> <li data-section-id="cy0shb" data-start="2728" data-end="2783"><strong data-start="2730" data-end="2743">Lighting:</strong> LED floodlights for better visibility</li> </ul> <p data-start="2785" data-end="2932">The stadium is spread across a large area and offers <strong data-start="2838" data-end="2891">top-class facilities for players, media, and fans</strong>. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p> <hr data-start="2934" data-end="2937" /> <h2 data-section-id="1lls959" data-start="2939" data-end="2969">Pitch and Ground Conditions</h2> <div class="no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4"> <div class="border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)/3)] rounded-s-xl"> <div class="group/search-image @container/search-image relative rounded-[inherit] h-full w-full"><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium is known for being </span><strong data-start="3067" data-end="3109" style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">balanced but slightly batting-friendly</strong><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">.</span></div> </div> </div> <h3 data-section-id="1oh4bx2" data-start="3112" data-end="3131">Pitch Behaviour:</h3> <ul data-start="3133" data-end="3343"> <li data-section-id="4fzgau" data-start="3133" data-end="3188">Early overs: Good bounce and carry for fast bowlers</li> <li data-section-id="hpxk3q" data-start="3189" data-end="3240">Middle overs: Batters dominate with stroke play</li> <li data-section-id="18zfc60" data-start="3241" data-end="3293">Later stages: Pitch slows down, helping spinners</li> <li data-section-id="rwr3y1" data-start="3294" data-end="3343">Dew factor: Plays a big role in night matches</li> </ul> <p data-start="3345" data-end="3454">The average T20 score is around <strong data-start="3373" data-end="3381">180+</strong>, making it a high-scoring venue. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p> <h3 data-section-id="18cl65t" data-start="3456" data-end="3472">Pitch Types:</h3> <ul data-start="3474" data-end="3591"> <li data-section-id="14k8o2b" data-start="3474" data-end="3510">Red soil pitches (better bounce)</li> <li data-section-id="1qezpav" data-start="3511" data-end="3591">Black soil pitches (slower, more spin) <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></li> </ul> <hr data-start="3593" data-end="3596" /> <h2 data-section-id="fb4tl9" data-start="3598" data-end="3627">Dimensions and Ground Size</h2> <ul data-start="3629" data-end="3780"> <li data-section-id="1iga2da" data-start="3629" data-end="3665">Square boundaries: ~67&ndash;70 meters</li> <li data-section-id="uafjst" data-start="3666" data-end="3704">Straight boundaries: ~75&ndash;77 meters</li> <li data-section-id="araza0" data-start="3705" data-end="3780">Field size: Approx. 160m x 140m <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></li> </ul> <p data-start="3782" data-end="3869">Despite large boundaries, the <strong data-start="3812" data-end="3843">fast outfield helps scoring</strong>, making matches exciting.</p> <hr data-start="3871" data-end="3874" /> <h2 data-section-id="re5ehb" data-start="3876" data-end="3903">Major Matches and Events</h2> <p data-start="3905" data-end="3975">The stadium has hosted some of the biggest matches in cricket history:</p> <ul data-start="3977" data-end="4109"> <li data-section-id="1rxeuxj" data-start="3977" data-end="4030">ICC Cricket World Cup matches (multiple editions)</li> <li data-section-id="1svlgm9" data-start="4031" data-end="4063"><strong data-start="4033" data-end="4061">2023 ODI World Cup Final</strong></li> <li data-section-id="19xwbuq" data-start="4064" data-end="4078">IPL Finals</li> <li data-section-id="167m3hq" data-start="4079" data-end="4109">High-profile India matches</li> </ul> <p data-start="4111" data-end="4247">It is also set to host major global events like future ICC tournaments and multi-sport events. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p> <hr data-start="4249" data-end="4252" /> <h2 data-section-id="1p54qz9" data-start="4254" data-end="4279">Records and Statistics</h2> <p data-start="4281" data-end="4355">The stadium is known for producing <strong data-start="4316" data-end="4354">memorable records and performances</strong>:</p> <ul data-start="4357" data-end="4494"> <li data-section-id="1gro5hq" data-start="4357" data-end="4412">One of the highest ODI totals recorded at the venue</li> <li data-section-id="1kax0ol" data-start="4413" data-end="4441">High-scoring T20 matches</li> <li data-section-id="t47r8e" data-start="4442" data-end="4494">Balanced conditions for both batters and bowlers</li> </ul> <p data-start="4496" data-end="4566">It is widely seen as a venue where <strong data-start="4531" data-end="4565">big matches create big moments</strong>.</p> <hr data-start="4568" data-end="4571" /> <h2 data-section-id="l834jr" data-start="4573" data-end="4595">Facilities for Fans</h2> <div class="no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4"> <div class="border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)/3)] rounded-s-xl"> <div class="group/search-image @container/search-image relative rounded-[inherit] h-full w-full"> <div><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">The stadium offers a world-class experience for spectators:</span></div> </div> </div> </div> <ul data-start="4702" data-end="4842"> <li data-section-id="kjeg9u" data-start="4702" data-end="4728">Large seating capacity</li> <li data-section-id="19l6vux" data-start="4729" data-end="4764">Clean washrooms and food courts</li> <li data-section-id="1s30l9" data-start="4765" data-end="4800">Easy access via roads and metro</li> <li data-section-id="1estv1h" data-start="4801" data-end="4842">Premium lounges and hospitality areas</li> </ul> <p data-start="4844" data-end="4956">On match days, the area turns into a <strong data-start="4881" data-end="4909">festival-like atmosphere</strong>, with local food and fans from all over India.</p> <hr data-start="4958" data-end="4961" /> <h2 data-section-id="693wqa" data-start="4963" data-end="4994">Importance in Indian Cricket</h2> <p data-start="4996" data-end="5029">The Narendra Modi Stadium is now:</p> <ul data-start="5031" data-end="5176"> <li data-section-id="yfk0pv" data-start="5031" data-end="5075">A key venue for <strong data-start="5049" data-end="5073">India&rsquo;s home matches</strong></li> <li data-section-id="80cm5i" data-start="5076" data-end="5120">Home ground for <strong data-start="5094" data-end="5118">Gujarat Titans (IPL)</strong></li> <li data-section-id="1vocw7y" data-start="5121" data-end="5176">A preferred location for ICC finals and big matches</li> </ul> <p data-start="5178" data-end="5242">It represents India&rsquo;s growth as a <strong data-start="5212" data-end="5241">global cricket powerhouse</strong>.</p> <hr data-start="5244" data-end="5247" /> <h2 data-section-id="uytx13" data-start="5249" data-end="5287">Why Narendra Modi Stadium is Unique</h2> <ul data-start="5289" data-end="5510"> <li data-section-id="1xypwz1" data-start="5289" data-end="5332">🌍 Largest cricket stadium in the world</li> <li data-section-id="1123z3q" data-start="5333" data-end="5374">🏏 Multi-pitch system for all formats</li> <li data-section-id="kh82t8" data-start="5375" data-end="5420">🏟️ Modern design with no obstructed view</li> <li data-section-id="8hz6y3" data-start="5421" data-end="5462">🔥 Hosts high-pressure global matches</li> <li data-section-id="z2d4vl" data-start="5463" data-end="5510">🎉 Massive crowd atmosphere (1.3 lakh fans)</li> </ul> <p data-start="5532" data-end="5796">The Narendra Modi Stadium is more than just a cricket venue &mdash; it is a <strong data-start="5602" data-end="5640">landmark of modern sports in India</strong>. With its massive capacity, world-class facilities, and history of hosting big matches, it has become one of the most iconic cricket stadiums in the world.</p> <p data-start="5798" data-end="5883">For players, it is a stage of glory.<br data-start="5834" data-end="5837" />For fans, it is an unforgettable experience.</p> <p data-start="5885" data-end="5919">And for cricket, it is the future.</p>