Cricket is entirely a visual treat for the spectators. The sound of spectators boosts the energy of the players. Here’s the list of the top 10 world’s largest cricket stadiums based on their capacity.

1. Narendra Modi Stadium

Narendra Modi Stadium, formerly named Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Cricket Stadium, is located in Ahmedabad, India. The stadium’s capacity is 132000, and it has 76 executive suites. The Gujarat Cricket Association owns the stadium. The dimensions of the field are 180 yards* 150 yards. The surface was made of Australian Grass, similar to The Oval. It’s a venue for Tests, ODIs, T20s, and IPL games. It was built on 12th November 1983, and it was renovated on 24th February 2020. The construction cost about 800 crores in Indian rupees or 100 million US dollars.

2. Melbourne Cricket Ground

Melbourne Cricket Ground is located in East Melbourne, Australia. The Government of Victoria and the Melbourne Cricket Club own and operate the stadium, respectively. The stadium’s capacity is 100024, and it also has 109 executive suites. The dimensions of the field are 171 meters* 146 meters. The surface was made of grass. It was established in 1853 and was renovated a couple of times in 1992 and 2006.

3. Eden Gardens Stadium

Eden Gardens Stadium is one of the oldest grounds in Kolkata, India. It was established in 1864, 158 years ago. The West Bengal Cricket Association owns the stadium. The capacity of the stadium is 68,000. This ground is usually proudly recognized as “Home of Indian Cricket” and “Batsman’s Paradise” due to its fast out-field. This ground hosted the 1st day/night match in India on 22nd November between India and Bangladesh on their second Test.

4. Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium

This stadium is situated in Chhattisgarh, India. The Government of Chhattisgarh owns the stadium, established on 11th September 2008. The capacity is 65,000. This ground hosted its first game on 21st November 2010, between the Canadian national cricket team and the Chhattisgarh cricket team ODI match. It’s the 2nd home ground of the Indian cricket team and the first home ground of Delhi Daredevils in IPL. This stadium was named after Shaheed Veer Narayanan Singh as an honor. He led the 1857 war of Indian Independence in Chhattisgarh.

5. Perth Stadium

Perth Stadium also called Optus Stadium, is located in Burswood, Western Australia. Venues Live operates the stadium. The capacity is 61,266. The field size is 180 yards* 142 yards. The surface was made of Synthetic stabilized turf. The stadium opened on 21st January 2018, and construction cost about 820.7 million US dollars. This stadium is additionally used for Australian rules football games in AFL. This is the home ground of the Perth Scorchers team in the Big Bash League.

6. A) Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium

Rajiv Gandhi International cricket stadium, established in 2003, and the stadium, and located in Hyderabad, India. The Hyderabad Cricket Association owns the stadium. The capacity of the stadium is 55,000. Here, the wicket is recognized as a flat track, favorable for the batters, and a high-scoring pitch. It’s the home ground of the Sunrisers Hyderabad team in the IPL. In the 2019 IPL, the stadium won the award for the best foundation for the Hyderabad Cricket Association.

B) Greenfield International stadium:

Greenfield International Stadium, known as Trivandrum International stadium, is located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The Kariavattom Sports Facilities Limited (KSFL) and Kerala Cricket Association own and operate the stadium. The capacity is 55,000. The surface was made of grass. It was built in 2015 with a construction cost of about 390 crores of Indian rupees. The ground is also used for football games. The 1st international football league hosted by the stadium was the 2015 SAFF championship.

7. Adelaide Oval

Adelaide Oval is located in North Adelaide, South Australia. The Adelaide Oval SMA Ltd operates the stadium. The capacity is 53,500. The dimensions of the field are 167* 124 meters. It was established on 1871. The field also used to host Australian rules football, rugby league, rugby union, soccer, tennis, and concerts. The ground also hosted hockey in the early 1900s. In 1926, the Indian Army hockey team defeated the South Australian team.

8. A) M. A. Chidambaram Stadium:

M.A. Chidambaram Stadium often referred to as Chepauk Stadium, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in 1916 and is the second oldest stadium in India after Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The stadium’s capacity is 50,000. This is the home ground of the Chennai Super Kings in IPL. This ground has also served as the home ground for the Tamil Nadu Cricket team since 1916. Chepauk was the venue of the Indian national cricket team’s first test victory in 1952.

B) JSCA International Stadium

JSCA International Stadium, Jharkhand States Cricket Association stadium located in Ranchi, Jharkhand. It was established in 2010. The stadium’s capacity is 50,000. This ground has a pavilion in the name of M. S. Dhoni and Amitabh Choudhary. As of 19 November 2021, the ground has hosted 2 Tests, 5 ODIs, and 3 T20Is. This serves as the home ground of the Jharkhand cricket team. This stadium has East and West Hills covering it on both sides.

9. Docklands Cricket Stadium

Docklands cricket stadium is also known as Marvel Stadium, located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The Australian Football League owns the stadium. The capacity in rectangular mode is 47,000. The surface was made of grass. It was established on 9 March 2000, and construction cost about 460 million US dollars. The ground is predominantly used for Australian rules football, and only a few cricket matches were played. This is the second largest stadium in Melbourne and hosts several games of domestic T20 cricket, Melbourne Victory soccer home games, rugby league, rugby union, and concerts.

10. Sydney Cricket Ground

Sydney Cricket Ground SCG is located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It was established in 1848 with a capacity of 48,000. The ground also used to host Test, ODIs, T20Is, rugby league, rugby union, Australian rules football, and association football. It is the home ground of the New South Wales Blues cricket team, the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League, and the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League. The first Test hosted on this ground was in February 1882 between Australia and England.