Top 10 Biggest Cricket Stadiums in The World

Two Australia stadiums features in the last of the top 10 biggeset cricket stadiums in the world, with an Indian stadium now topping the last, ahead of the MCG.

Cricket is one of the most popular sports in Australia, throughout Asia some parts of Eugope and Africa. It has growth over the years to rival other top sports like soccer as a global magnet for TV broadcast taking place in different arenas around the world. Unknown to many, cricket boasts boasts some of the biggest stadiums in sport, in this article we take a tour  of the 10 biggest cricket stadiums in the world in terms of capacity, among other cricket facts you didn't know.

1. Motera Cricket Stadiums Gujarat

The Sardar Patel Stadiums (officially renamed Narendra Modi Stadiums) opened in February 2020 on the site of the former Motera Stadiums. Boasting an unrivalled capacity of 110,000, it biggest cricket stadiums in the world, and the second-biggest stadiums overall. The original stadiums opened in 1892, then with a capacity of 49,000 and was renovated in 2006 to hold, before being demolished in 2015. The new stadiums was inaugurated in February 2020 by US President Donald Trump and hosted its first international cricket match on 14th February 2021.

2. Melbourne Cricket Ground, Asutralia

Talking of the legendary cricket arenas, the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) tops them all, possibly the most iconic cricket ground in the world. The first test match to took place in match 1877 and it continues to host the annual Boxing Day Test. It has an overall capacity of 100,024 and is also one of the most modern cricket stadiums, with unrivalled player facilities. Its location is also spectacular, being walking distance from Melbourne's CBD.

3. Eden Gardens, Koltaka, India

India's biggest cricket stadiums for many years(until 2020) Eden Garden can host 66,349 spectators. It was built in 1864, but it hosted first cricket match pitting hosts India and England in January 1934. Eden Gardens is also fondly referred as the "Mecca of Indian Cricket."

4. Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadiums, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 

Constructed only in 2008 with a capacity of 65,000, the first cricket match was played in 2010, a friendly tie between Canada and Chhattisgarh Ranji team. No international match has been played here yet.

5. Optus Stadiums Perth, Australia

The 60,000-set Optus Stadiums is Australia's newest Test Cricket venue, and the second-largest in the country for the sport. It also hosts BBL game and is new home of AFL in the state since its opening in 2018. It's a big upgrade from the old WACA ground, with world-class facilities throughtout.

6. Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadiums, Hyderabad, India

This 55,000-seater cricket arena was costructed in 2023 as the home of IPL heavyweights Sunrise Hyderabad. The first international Test match was played here in November 2010, pitting the hosts India and New Zealand.

7. Greenfield International Stadiums, Trivandrum, India

The 5,000-Seater Greenfield International Stadiums doubles up as multipurpose stadiums where football matches are also played. It was built in 2014, but the first cricket match only took place in November 2017, with India batting New Zealand.

8. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi, India

Besides cricket, the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium also hosts football matches. Constructed in 1996, the arena has a spectator capacity of 55,000. It hosted India versus Australia in a ODI match in April 1998.

9. DY Patil Sports Stadium, Navi Mumbai, India

Indians are crazy about cricket, but they also play football. This 55,000-seater multipurpose stadium was constricted in 2008 and 2010 took place here.

10. Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia

Another iconic stadium is the Adelaide Oval, built way black in 1871. With a spectator capacity of 53,583, the oval-shaped arena hosted its first international in December1884.