Largest Cricket Stadiums in the World

Cricket is touted as the second most popular sport in the world, having millions of followers. There are various venues in the world which give fans the best atmosphere to enjoy the sport. However, a few stand out above the rest and are known to be the biggest colosseums in the cricket world. Here’s a list of the top three largest cricket stadiums:

1. Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

The Narendra Modi Stadium was previously named the Sardar Patel Stadium until it was demolished in 2015, and the new stadium was built on the same site. The new-look venue, inaugurated in 2020, is the largest stadium in the cricket world, having a capacity of 132,000. 

Since hosting its first international match in 2021, the Narendra Modi Stadium has hosted several high-profile matches, including the India vs Pakistan ODI World Cup 2023 match as well as the final of the same tournament. It again hosted the T20 World Cup final in 2026, where India beat New Zealand to successfully defend their title.

2. Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

The Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia is a historic venue, which has witnessed several important incidents in international cricket. It hosted the first-ever Test match between Australia and England way back in 1877. Later, in 1971, it again hosted the inaugural ODI between the two teams. 

MCG has also hosted multiple World Cup finals in its rich history and has a capacity of 100,024, making it one of the loudest and liveliest stadiums in the world.

3. Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Eden Gardens is the oldest cricket ground in India, with its history dating back to the 1800s. The venue has borne witness to many historic feats of Indian cricket, including the famous 2001 Kolkata Test between India and Australia. It has also hosted the ODI World Cup final in 1987 and the infamous semi-final of the 1996 World Cup. It ranks third in the list, having a capacity of 68,000.