International cricket stadiums in India

I am going to be arriving in India for a holiday. I know that India is a big fan of cricket and there are many stadiums there where matches are played. I would like to visit some of the international cricket stadiums in India, which is something on my things to do list.

I would like to get a list of the international cricket stadiums in India.

 

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Overview

The most popular sport in India is none other than cricket. It was actually the British who popularised the game back then during their colonial rule in the country. Since then, cricket has grown in popularity, particularly after Kapil Dev won the World Cup in 1983. Unlike other countries like England or Australia though, cricket is not the national sport of India (The national sport of India is field hockey). Yet, whenever there is a match on television, featuring popular teams like the Indian Premier League or Team India, most Indians stop on their tracks, or delay whatever they're doing, to enjoy the show and cheer for their team. That's the phenomenon of cricket in India, oddly and truly fascinating.

International Cricket Stadiums in India

Below is a comprehensive list of all the international cricket stadiums in India. By international, it means that the stadium has hosted at least one international cricket game, whether it's a Test Match or One-Day International (ODI) Match. Twenty 20 (T20) Matches were not listed since they are a fairly newer type of cricket match, just started in 2003, though some of these stadiums were also venues for them. Also included in the list are the date of establishment, location and capacity of the mentioned stadiums.

➫ List of International Cricket Stadiums in India

Stadium Name	Date Established	Location	Capacity	ODI Matches Held	Test Matches Held
ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium	2003	Visakhapatnam	38,000	6	1
Barabati Stadium	1958	Cuttack	45,000	18	2
Barkatullah Khan Stadium	1986	Jodhpur	40,000	2	0
Brabourne Stadium	1937	Mumbai	25,000	8	18
Eden Gardens	1864	Kolkata	66,349	29	40
Fatorda Stadium	1989	Margao	19,088	7	0
Feroz Shah Kotla Ground	1883	Delhi	41,820	24	33
Gandhi Sports Complex Ground	1933	Amritsar	16,000	2	0
Gandhi Stadium	1955	Jalandhar	16,000	3	1
Green Park Stadium	1945	Kanpur	45,000	14	22
Gymkhana Ground	1875	Mumbai	15,000	0	1
Holkar Cricket Stadium	1990	Indore	30,000	4	1
HPCA Stadium	2003	Dharamshala	23,000	3	1
Indira Gandhi Stadium	1969	Vijayawada	25,000	1	0
Indira Priyadarshini Stadium	1987	Visakhapatnam	25,000	5	0
IPCL Sports Ground Complex	1990	Vadodara	20,000	10	0
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium	1993	Chennai	40,000	0	9
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium	1983	Delhi	60,000	2	0
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium	1996	Kochi	75,000 (55,148 Only During Matches)	9	0
JSCA International Stadium	2010	Ranchi	40,000	4	1
KD Singh Babu Stadium	1957	Lucknow	25,000	1	1
Keenan Stadium	1939	Jamshedpur	19,000	10	0
Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium	1950	Hyderabad	25,000	14	3
Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Ground	1935	Rajkot	15,000	12	0
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium	2012	Pune	37,400	2	0
Mangalam Chinnaswamy Stadium	1969	Bangalore	38,300	24	21
Moin-Ul-Haq Stadium	1969	Patna	25,000	3	0
Moti Bagh Stadium	1956	Vadodara	18,000	3	0
Muttaiya Annamalai Chidambaram Stadium	1916	Chennai	38,000	20	32
Nahar Singh Stadium	1981	Faridabad	25,000	8	0
Nehru Stadium	1964	Indore	25,000	9	0
Nehru Stadium	1969	Pune	25,000	11	0
Nehru Stadium	1962	Guwahati	25,000	14	0
Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium	1993	Mohali	26,000	23	13
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium	2003	Hyderabad	55,000	5	4
Roop Singh Stadium	1978	Gwalior	18,000	12	0
Sardar Patel Stadium	1982	Ahmedabad	49,000 (Being Renovated With Capacity of 110,000)	23	12
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium	1960	Ahmedabad	50,000	1	0
Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium	2008	Rajkot	28,000	2	1
Sawai Mansingh Stadium	1965	Jaipur	23,185	19	1
Sector 16 Stadium	1966	Chandigarh	30,000	5	1
Sher-I-Kashmir Stadium	1983	Srinagar	12,000	2	0
University Ground	1949	Lucknow	52,000	0	1
University Stadium	1952	Thiruvananthapuram	20,000	2	0
Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium (Old)	1929	Nagpur	40,000	14	9
Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium (New)	2008	Nagpur	45,000	7	5
Wankhede Stadium	1974	Mumbai	33,100	20	24

There's a total of 47 international cricket stadiums in India. Seating capacities of these stadiums vary from 15,000 to 75,000. You can find them in most major cities of India as well. Most of these stadiums were established in the beginning of the 20th century, making them a part of history of India already. Some stadiums are stand-alone ones, while others are located within the premises of a sports complex or even a university.

Top Five International Cricket Stadiums to Visit in India

Still confused about which international cricket stadiums to visit? Well, here's a list of the top five international stadiums worth visiting in the country. The ones in this list were chosen due to their long history, the famous players who made their names even more popular here and also because of the infrastructure itself.

1. Eden Gardens (Kolkata) - Established in 1864, the Eden Gardens is Kolkata's oldest cricket stadium. It was recently renovated in 2011, which decreased its seating capacity to 66,349, from the previous number of over 100,000. It is known as the second largest cricket ground in the world, just behind the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia. There were many historic matches in the stadium itself. The most recent one being the India versus Sri Lanka ODI Match of 2014. This is the iconic game where Rohit Gurunath Sharma of the Indian Premier League scored 264, the highest individual score in an ODI Match. And even more recently, the stadium played host to the T20 Match between West Indies and England. The unlikely win of the West Indies, winner by four wickets, made them the first ever team to have won the ICC T20 twice. The Indian spectators also held out their support, known for their volatile actions, for the West Indies. With about 40 Test Matches and 29 ODI Matches held in the stadium, it holds the record for the most number of international games held in a stadium in India.

• Claim to Fame - Highest ODI Scored by Individual Player

• Home Team - Kolkata Knight Riders

2. Feroz Shah Kotla Ground (Delhi) - The Feroz Shah Kotla Ground is the second oldest cricket stadium in India, established in 1883, with a seating capacity of about 41,820. Over the years, the stadium has held many interesting matches. For instance, this is the venue where Sachin Tendulkar achieved his 35th win in a Test Match against the Sri Lankan team. Interestingly, the Indian Cricket Team has won most of their Test Matches here for the last two decades and more. The stadium has also been the venue for the newer ICC T20 Match between England and Afghanistan. With about 33 Test Matches and 24 ODI Matches, the Feroz Shah Kotla Ground isn't far behind when it comes to being an international stadium venue in India.

• Claim to Fame - Favourite Test Match Venue of Indian Cricket Team

• Home Team - Indian Cricket Team and Delhi Daredevils

3. HPCA Stadium (Dharamshala) - The HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala is a newer one, established just in 2003, with a 23,000 seating capacity. Despite not having such a long history behind it, nor any interesting Indian wins to be proud of, the HPCA Stadium boasts of a marvellous view of the snow-capped mountains just behind it. Situated above 1,457 metres above sea level, you can enjoy the pleasant climate here as you're matching a local or international match. As far as the international games played here, there's the ODI Match between India and England in 2013 and also the Test Match between India and Australia in 2016.

• Claim to Fame - Panoramic Views of the Himalayas

• Home Team - Himachal Pradesh Cricket Team and Kings XI Punjab

4. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Kochi) - Originally established in 1996 as a football stadium, the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium also plays host to international cricket matches. It has a seating capacity of about 75,000 but can only handle up to 55,000 during matches due to the additional infrastructures in the premises. It is touted as world-class cricket stadium, boasting not only of its large size, but also of complete facilities for the spectators and also the players. The most recent ODI Match played here is by the West Indies and India National Cricket Team, with the former winning by 124 runs. However, it is important to note that the India National Cricket Team has won many ODI Matches in this stadium already, from the year 1998 until the present year. With its vast playing grounds and high lighting towers, the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi certainly deserves a spot on your itinerary, more so for watching an actual ODI Match.

• Claim to Fame - India National Cricket Team ODI Matches Wins

• Home Team - Kerala Cricket Team

5. Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai) - Last on the list is none other than the iconic Wankhede Stadium of Mumbai. Despite being a newer stadium, established just in 1974, it has its fair shares of stories. For instance, the stadium is mostly remembered for the 2011 Cricket World Cup Final win of the India National Cricket Team against the Sri Lanka Cricket National Team. This was the second World Cup win of India, after the Kapil Dev World Cup win of 1983. As such, the Wankhede Stadium is etched in the hearts of every true blue Indian cricket fan. Incidentally, this is also the venue for Sachin Tendulkar's last cricket game, before finally retiring in the sport. In 2016, the stadium was the venue for a Test Match between India and England as well. The stadium is very vibrant, with lots of hawkers, drummers and vendors all around. This just adds to the old-world charm of the place, which can be hard to find in other venues.

• Claim to Fame - 2011 Cricket World Cup Final Venue (Where India Won)

• Home Team - Mumbai Cricket Team

Conclusion

There you go, a list of all of the international cricket stadiums in India. Along with that, a recommendation of the best international cricket stadiums to visit in the country as well. The only sport that unites all of India, no matter what religion or caste you come from, that is cricket. No wonder the sport's popularity cannot be beaten by any other sport.

I hope this helps you!

 

I hope MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk,Chennai is the best stadium according to me.