Top 5 largest cricket stadiums

Narendra Modi Stadium

The Narendra Modi Venue, also known as the Motera Stadium, has been the world's largest cricket stadium since 2011, with a total capacity of 132,000 spectators. It is located in the Sardar Patel Sports Enclave in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. The Gujarat Cricket Association owns the venue. It is also regarded as one of the world's oldest stadiums. The building was completed in 1983 and was refurbished for the first time in 2006. Surprisingly, it was dismantled in 2015 and totally rebuilt in 2020 at Rs—800 crores ($110 million).

Many world cups (1987, 1996, 2011) and international cricket were hosted on the pitch. This stadium has hosted 12 tests, 23 ODIs, and one T20 match as of 2020. On February 11, 2021, the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Cricket Stadium has renamed Shri Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in honor of current Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is of Gujarati descent. It hosted its inaugural pink ball test on February 24, 2021, between India and England.

Melbourne Cricket Stadium

The Melbourne Cricket Stadium, also known as "THE G," is in Yarra Park, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The Melbourne Cricket Club is in charge of it. It has a seating capacity of 95,000 and a standing room capacity of 5,000, making it the second-largest cricket stadium globally. Its maximum capacity is 100,000 people, making it the second-largest cricket stadium in the world.

It is a multi-purpose stadium, which means it can accommodate a variety of sports. Sports such as football and rugby might be played in the same stadium as cricket. It was constructed in 1853 and has had various restorations since then. It is honored to have hosted the 1956 Summer Olympics, the 2006 Commonwealth Games, and two World Cups of Cricket (1992, 2015). In 1877 and 1971, it hosted the first Test and ODI matches between Australia and England. It is also the primary site for the Australian Football League (AFL).

Eden Gardens Cricket Stadium

The Eden Gardens, popularly known as the Batsmen's Paradise, is an international cricket stadium located in Kolkata, Bengal. It is the world's third-largest cricket venue and also one of the oldest. It has a capacity of 80,000 people. The West Bengal Cricket Association owns it. It is the Indian Premier League (IPL) side Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). It's also recognized as India's Cricket Mecca. Governor-General Auckland designed and built it. It cost more than a hundred million dollars. The stadium was finished in 1864.

Shaheed Veer International Cricket Stadium

The Naya Raipur International Cricket Stadium, also known as the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, is located in Naya Raipur, Chattisgarh. It was completed on September 11th, 2008. It has a capacity of 65,000 people. The Government of Chattisgarh is the owner of this stadium. After the Shri Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad and Kolkata's Eden Gardens, India's third-largest stadium is the world's fourth-largest stadium. The first match played in this stadium was between the Canadian and Chattisgarh cricket teams. The IPL team Delhi Daredevils or the Delhi Capitals call it home (DD or DC). The building began in 2001 and finished in 2003. It was built at the cost of roughly $65,000.

Optus Stadium

Optus Venue, often known as Perth Stadium, is the third-largest cricket stadium in the world. Because it is a naming rights sponsorship, it is given that name. It is situated in Burswood, Western Australia. It has a sitting capacity of 60,000 people and a standing room capacity of 5,000 people, with a total capacity of more than 65,000 people for a single cricket match. It, too, is a multifunctional stadium, similar to Melbourne's.

Its development began in December of 2013. Hassell provided funding for the project. It was finished on December 11th, 2017. It was formally inaugurated on January 21, 2018. The Western Australian government owns it. Its entire construction cost is estimated to be between $1.5 and $1.6 billion. It is also Australia's third-largest stadium.