Narendra Modi Stadium
With a seating capacity of 1,32,000, it is one of the few stadiums to have LED lights in the stadium instead of the conventional tower floodlights. The stadium was first constructed in 1983, after which it was demolished and reconstructed completely in 2020. The roof is a PTFE membrane designed to be lightweight and separate from the seating to allow it to be earthquake-resistant
Capacity:1,32,000
Location:Ahmedabad, India
Melbourne Cricket Ground
It was built in 1853 and has hosted a multitude of important sports events like the 1956 Summer Olympics, 2006 Commonwealth Games, and the 1992 and 2015 Cricket World Cups. The stadium provides stunning views of the city and into Yarra Park.
Capacity:1,00,024
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India
Established in 1864, it is the oldest cricket stadium in India which is why it is called “the Mecca of Indian cricket”.It was named after the Eden sisters of Lord Auckland, the then governor-general of India, and the stands were named after prominent cricketers and soldiers of India.
Capacity:66,349
Location:Kolkata, India
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium
It is the second home venue for the Indian Premier League team Delhi Daredevils. The stadium is named after Veer Narayan Singh Binjhwar, a landlord from Sonakhan who spearheaded the 1857 war Indian independence in Chhattisgarh. It has newly updated facilities and is considered one of the best sports grounds in the country despite not having hosted an international event yet.
Capacity:65,000
Location:Raipur, India
Perth Stadium
It has hosted multiple important sporting leagues as well as large-scale cultural events and concerts. Its location is adjacent to the Fremantle sea, allowing the users to enjoy not only the vista but also the breeze to fight the scorching heat. The stadium was a project that rejuvenated the waste ground of the city and converted it into a vibrant and lively park and cultural hub.
Capacity:60,000
Location:Perth, Australia
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium
The proof that Indians consider cricket a religion, is clearly reflected by the fact that there is a temple inside this stadium to ensure that the home team does not lose the match. The stadium was considered to be jinxed for the team due to incorrect orientations of the dressing rooms according to Vastu Dosham (Hindu architectural design outlines).
Capacity:55,000
Location:Hyderabad, India
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
The stadium’s unique feature is its roof which is made of high corrosion and oxidation resistant Galvalume sheets with M.S. trusses. Furthermore, the roof holds the potential of housing solar panels to help power the stadium facilities, which will be installed soon.
Capacity:55,000
Location:Kochi, India
DY Patil Stadium
“Since its opening, the stadium has hosted multiple IPL matches and is the home to the IPL team Mumbai Indians. It has also hosted notable cultural events such as concerts. The unique feature of the stadium is that it has a cantilevered full wing roof, which ensures an unobstructed view for all. The roof is made of a fabric imported from Germany.
Capacity:55,000
Location:Navi Mumbai
Adelaide Oval
It was built in 1871,The stadium has grown to become a landmark in urban design and an icon for sports architecture in Australia. The site was an existing social and cultural buzzing that has been enhanced since the stadium’s construction.
Capacity:53,583
Location:Adelaide, Australia
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) is the youngest cricket stadium among the best cricket stadiums.The stadium is home of Kings XI Punjab for IPL games and the Himachal Pradesh cricket team in Ranji Trophy games. Soon after its establishment, HPCA became the center of attraction. So, later in 2009, it was again refurbished and expanded up to 23,000 seats.
Capacity:23,000
Location:Dharamshala, India
Old Trafford Cricket Ground
“The stadium has been called Emirates Old Trafford since 2013 after tieing sponsorship deal with airline company Emirates.In domestic cricket, it is home to the Lancashire county cricket club. It is the second oldest Test ground in England after Oval and has a rich history in Test cricket.Likewise, Old Trafford holds the record for hosting most World Cup matches (17) and semi-finals (5).”
Capacity:26,000
Location:Manchester, England
Kensington Oval
Kensington Oval, located in Barbados, is arguably the most loved and best cricket venue in the Caribbean region.The venue also has other sports facilities, but it’s mainly famous for cricketing actions. For building a new stadium, the stadium closed in 2004
Capacity:28,000
Location:Barbados, West Indies
Sydney Cricket Ground
One of the famous landmarks of world cricket, the green-roofed Ladies Pavillion built in 1896, is the most notable feature of SCG. Likewise, there are two impressive mounds on the opposite side of the Brewongle stand, and original Members stand The Hill and Paddington Hill. The ground has rich cricketing moments. Sir Donald Bradman scored his then First-Class world record 452 runs in SCG. Later, Brian Lara scored a record 501 on that ground in 1994.
Capacity:48,601
Location:Sydney, Australia
The Imperial Wanderers Stadium
The Imperial Wanders Stadium earned the nickname Bullring due to its bull ring style design and intimidating atmosphere for the visiting teams.The high stands occupy most of the stadium, but few small grassed areas are most popular among spectators. To replace Old Wanderers Stadium, Imperial Wanders was built in 1956 with 34,000 seating capacity.
Capacity:34,000
Location:Johannesburg, South Africa
The Oval
The Oval has been home to Surrey County Cricket Club since its establishment in 1845. However, it is also ground where England’s test history all began.In 1980 it became the first England stadium to host international test cricket matches.
Capacity:27,500
Location:London, England
Greenfield International Stadium
Greenfield is India’s first fully eco-friendly stadium and even features its own rainwater-harvesting facility. How amazing is that!
Capacity:50,000
Location:India
JSCA International Stadium
JSCA is a big ground with a typically Indian spinners wicket, so lower T20 scores around 150 can be highly competitive.The G is the biggest cricket stadium in the world based on boundary size – that means when somebody belts a six at this ground, you know it was well hit!.The square boundary is set at 86.235 metres and the straight boundary at 83.43 metres.
Capacity:50,000
Location:India
Rose Bowl
England’s second-oldest test ground has hosted plenty of memorable moments on the pitch including the “ball of the century” from Australia’s Shane Warne in 1993 and Jim Laker’s astonishing match figures of 19 for 90
Capacity:26,000
Location:Manchester, UK
The Gabba
Normally boasting an excellent batting track, the Gabba also offers a hostile environment for the opposition—especially in the traditional Ashes opener. Recent “concrete-isation” has led to a loss of intimacy.A fortress for the Aussies, who haven’t lost a Test here since 1988, the ground hosted the first-ever tied Test in 1955 against the West Indies back and the inaugural T20 international Down Under.
Capacity:42,000
Location:Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Feroz Shah Kotla
Delhi fans have seen many ups and downs over the years. Euphoric highs such as Anil Kumble taking all 10 wickets in one innings mix with the embarrassing low of a 2009 ODI against Sri Lanka being abandoned due to a poor pitch.Something of a concrete jungle dominated by the huge Stadium End stand that looks like a multi-storey car park.
Capacity:40,000
Location:Delhi, India