Narendra Modi Stadium in Gujarat, the biggest cricket stadium in the world, was inaugurated in 2021 after going through a remodification. Here’s all you need to know about the stadium, including its location, completion year, cost, capacity and records.
To bet on the World Cup with our Match Centre Partners bet365 head here.
Where is the Narendra Modi Stadium located?
The Narendra Modi Stadium is located in the Indian state of Gujarat. Part of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Complex, it is situated on the banks of river Sabarmati and in the peripheral region of Ahmedabad. The address reads – Near City Gold Cinema, Motera Road, Motera, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380005.
When was the stadium in Ahmedabad built?
Established in 1982, the stadium in Motera, Ahmedabad, went through a series of renovations. Before the 2006 Champions Trophy, three brand-new pitches and a new outfield were laid. Modern floodlights and covered stands were the other additions during that time. The mega revamp project was carried out between 2015 and 2020 as it was demolished and rebuilt from scratch. The renovated venue was inaugurated in February 2021.
What is the cost of the Narendra Modi Stadium?
The new state-of-the-art facility is the brainchild of the current Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, after whom it was named. He was also the president of the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) from 2009 to 2014 and served as the Chief Minister of the Indian state (2001-2014). An estimated 800 crore INR (100 million USD) was spent on the modification project.
What is the capacity of the Narendra Modi Stadium?
The largest cricket stadium in the world can reportedly hold up to 134,000 spectators. It hosted several crucial matches during the 1987, 1996 and 2011 Cricket World Cups. Formerly known as the Sardar Patel Stadium or the Motera Stadium, the venue will host five matches in the 2023 ODI World Cup, including the curtain-raiser game and the final.
Records at the biggest cricket stadium in the World?
Traditionally, the pitch has assisted the bowlers. However, there is a change in the trend as the matches have become more competitive these days. The venue under the GCA has witnessed some famous records being scored. Sunil Gavaskar brought up his 10,000 Test runs against Pakistan in 1986-87, while Kapil Dev scalped his 432nd Test wicket to eclipse Richard Hadlee as Test cricket’s leading wicket-taker. A total of 15 Tests, 26 ODIs and seven T20Is have been played in this venue.
