Narendra Modi Stadium
The Narendra Modi Stadium, located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is an international cricket ground and the home of the Gujarat Cricket Team as well as Team Gujarat in the Indian T20 League. It holds the title of the largest cricket stadium in the world.
Originally known as the Motera Stadium and later the Sardar Patel Stadium, it was built in 1983 with a seating capacity of 49,000. The stadium underwent its first renovation in 2006 and was completely rebuilt in 2020. On February 24, 2021, the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) officially renamed it the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Narendra Modi Stadium Facts
|
Seating Capacity |
End Names |
Floodlights Installed |
Home Teams |
|
1,32,000 |
Adani Pavilion End, Jio End |
2002 |
India Cricket Team, Gujarat Cricket Team, Team Gujarat |
Narendra Modi Stadium 2023 Cricket World Cup Schedule
The Narendra Modi Stadium has hosted five 50-over ODI matches across three Cricket World Cups. In the 2023 Cricket World Cup, it is set to host five matches, including the opening game, the final, and the highly anticipated India vs. Pakistan showdown.
| Match | Date | Time | Venue |
| England vs New Zeeland |
Thu, 5th Oct |
2:00 PM |
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| India vs Pakistan |
Sat, 14th Oct |
2:00 PM |
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| England vs Australia |
Sat, 4th Oct |
2:00 PM |
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| South Africa vs Afghanistan |
Fri, 10th Nov |
2:00 PM |
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| India vs Australia |
Sun, 19th Nov |
2:00 PM |
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
Narendra Modi Stadium Stats (ODI, T20, and Tests)
The Narendra Modi Stadium hosted its first Test match on November 12, 1983, its first ODI on October 5, 1984, and its first T20I on December 28, 2012.
| Format | Matches Played | Won By India | Won By Others | Tie/No Result |
| Test | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 |
| ODI | 26 | 10 | 16 | 0 |
| T20I | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Narendra Modi Ahmedabad Stadium ODI Records
Team India has played 18 ODIs at the Narendra Modi Stadium from 1984 to 2022, winning 10 and losing 8.
|
ODIs Played |
Most Runs Scored (current players) |
Highest Score |
Most Wickets Taken (current players) |
Best Bowling Figures |
|
26 |
221 runs (Rohit Sharma ) |
144 runs (Sourav Ganguly) |
9 wickets (Prasidh Krishna) |
4/12 (Prasidh Krishna) |
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium typically offers a balanced pitch that favors both batters and bowlers. Teams batting first have often found success, putting up high scores and successfully defending their totals more frequently.
| ODIs Played | Most Run Scored (Current Players) | Highest Score | Most Wickets Taken (Current Players) | Best Bowling Figures |
| 26 | 221 Runs (Rohit Sharma) | 144 Runs (Sourav Ganguly) | 9 Wickets (Prasidh Krishna) | 4/12 (Prashid Krishna) |
All FAQs
When was the stadium renamed?
The stadium was renamed in February 2021 after Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It was previously known as Motera Stadium.
What's the capacity of Narendra Modi Stadium ?
The stadium has a seating capacity of 132,000 people.
What are some of the stadium's features?
The stadium has an indoor cricket academy, practice grounds, a swimming pool, badminton and tennis courts, a squash arena, a table tennis area, and a 3D projector theater.
What was the stadium's original purpose?
The stadium was built in 1982 to help develop cricket talent in the region.
What was the stadium's original name?
The stadium was originally called the Motera Stadium.
