<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-auction-2021-3-uncapped-indian-players-who-can-be-steal-deals/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India</a> is synonymous with cricket. When there is a cricket match happening in India, the stadium is full-packed, revered with positive chants, sprightly crowd, with their quick-witted banter. Astonishingly, seven of the top 10 largest cricket stadiums in the world are in India.

With India becoming the cricketing power-house over the past decade, one can expect more investments in stadiums and facilities in the years to come. India has fifty-two international venues, twenty-nine more than the next nation on the list.

The stadium plays a pivotal role in the decision-making process of a team from toss to team-selection. It is a no-brainer that the venue and the crowd can influence the match outcome. The following ranking is based on various factors like capacity, facilities, and iconicity of a particular stadium.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-397254" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Chepauk-Stadium.jpg" alt="Chepauk Stadium" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-397254" class="wp-caption-text">Chepauk Stadium. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Home to the IPL giants, Chennai Super Kings, MAC Stadium in Chennai sits near the majestic Marina beach. It is just a few kilometers off the coastline. MAC, also known as the Chepauk stadium, can house 50000 fans at its fullest capacity.

The Chepauk crowd has always been appreciated for their cricket knowledge and sporting gesture since the inception of the game in the stadium. The ground underwent a major renovation in 2009 to host the 2011 ICC World cup.

The iconic tied test match between India and Australia in 1986 was played here. India has won 15 of the 34 test matches played in this venue and has a win percentage of 57 in the limited-overs format.

4. Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-490130" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Rajiv-Gandhi-International-Cricket-Stadium.jpg" alt="Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-490130" class="wp-caption-text">Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Rajiv Gandhi stadium spans over 16 acres and can host 55,000 spectators. The pitch here is deemed to be batsman-friendly and the matches hosted are mostly high-scoring encounters. The average score in Rajiv Gandhi stadium for a T20 match is 156. It is the home stadium for the IPL franchise, Sunrisers Hyderabad.

It hosted the finals of the IPL 2017 and IPL 2019. Shane Watson rose to the occasion both the times, but could not deliver it in the latter succumbing to a well-fought 80 off 59 with Mumbai Indians winning the title by one run.

The audience in the Rajiv Gandhi stadium witnessed a masterclass put up by Sachin Tendulkar in the 5th ODI match in 2009, against the  Australians amassing 175 runs in a losing cause.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-366152" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Wankhede-Stadium.jpg" alt="Wankhede Stadium" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-366152" class="wp-caption-text">Wankhede Stadium. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

One can never talk about iconic keeping Wankhade out of it. Wankhede stadium, situated on the shores of the Arabian sea is a quintessential world-class stadium. It has hosted 25 Tests, 21 ODIs, and 7 T20Is. It serves as the base-camp for the successful IPL franchise Mumbai Indians.

After the renovations for the ICC World cup 2011, the stadium has a capacity of 33,000. The track here is categorized as red-soil pitch, offering turn and bounce for the spinners. The stands are named after local cricket heroes, Salim Merchant, Sachin Tendulkar, and Sunil Gavaskar.

It hosted the finals of the 2011 ICC World cup, in which India defeated <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sri-lankan-opener-upul-tharanga-announces-retirement-from-international-cricket/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sri-Lanka</a> in a tense run-chase to lift the World cup after 28 years. Truly iconic and epochal.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-364955" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Eden-Gardens.jpg" alt="Eden Gardens" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-364955" class="wp-caption-text">Eden Gardens. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

This is the first officially built ground for the game of cricket in India, thus justifying its nickname ‘Mecca of Cricket in India’. It is the third-largest cricket stadium in the world and has a capacity of 68000. Kolkata Knight Riders play their home IPL matches in this stadium.

The first-ever day-night test match in India was played here, between India and Bangladesh in 2019. It is also known as the &#8216;Batsman’s paradise’ due to its insanely fast outfield and short boundary distance. The highest ever score by a batsman in ODI matches was registered here, by Rohit Sharma against Sri Lanka, who racked up 264 runs off 173 balls. It hosted the infamous semi-finals of the 1996 world cup, in which the match was awarded to Sri Lanka after the crowd rioted and caused disturbances as India was about to lose the game.

The iconic Test match (Border-Gavaskar trophy 2000-2001) between India and Australia was played here, in which Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman batted throughout day four, generating a 376 run stand, after being forced to follow on and helped India to win the match.

1. Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-489469" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Motera-stadium.jpg" alt="Motera stadium" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-489469" class="wp-caption-text">Motera stadium. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

It is the largest cricket stadium in the world and can house up to 1,32,000 spectators. The old stadium was closed and demolished in 2015 and was completely renovated to bring it to its current form. Earlier the pitch here used to be slow and low, thus favoring bowlers. The stadium, after complete reconstruction, is ready to host its first-ever international match between India and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/when-and-where-to-watch-india-vs-england-live-streaming-match-preview-timings-and-pitch-report-for-3rd-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">England</a> on 24th February 2021.

The redesigned stadium spans over 63 acres, with LED lights on the roof replacing the usual floodlights. It has got over 75 corporate boxes, 3 practice stadiums, 55 rooms, and an Olympic-sized swimming pool. There are no pillars in the stadium, thus giving the spectator a pellucid view of the events in the match.

It hosted the quarter-final match between  India and Australia in the 2011 ICC World cup, in which Sachin Tendulkar crossed 18000 runs in One day cricket and remains the only player in history to do so.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-auction-2021-3-uncapped-indian-players-who-can-be-steal-deals/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India</a> is synonymous with cricket. When there is a cricket match happening in India, the stadium is full-packed, revered with positive chants, sprightly crowd, with their quick-witted banter. Astonishingly, seven of the top 10 largest cricket stadiums in the world are in India.
With India becoming the cricketing power-house over the past decade, one can expect more investments in stadiums and facilities in the years to come. India has fifty-two international venues, twenty-nine more than the next nation on the list.
The stadium plays a pivotal role in the decision-making process of a team from toss to team-selection. It is a no-brainer that the venue and the crowd can influence the match outcome. The following ranking is based on various factors like capacity, facilities, and iconicity of a particular stadium.
<h3>Ranking top 5 cricket grounds in India</h3>
<h3>5. MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai</h3>
<figure id="attachment_397254" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-397254" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-397254" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Chepauk-Stadium.jpg" alt="Chepauk Stadium" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-397254" class="wp-caption-text">Chepauk Stadium. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
 Home to the IPL giants, Chennai Super Kings, MAC Stadium in Chennai sits near the majestic Marina beach. It is just a few kilometers off the coastline. MAC, also known as the Chepauk stadium, can house 50000 fans at its fullest capacity.
The Chepauk crowd has always been appreciated for their cricket knowledge and sporting gesture since the inception of the game in the stadium. The ground underwent a major renovation in 2009 to host the 2011 ICC World cup.
The iconic tied test match between India and Australia in 1986 was played here. India has won 15 of the 34 test matches played in this venue and has a win percentage of 57 in the limited-overs format.

<h3>4. Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad</h3>
<figure id="attachment_490130" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-490130" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-490130" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Rajiv-Gandhi-International-Cricket-Stadium.jpg" alt="Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium" width="600" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-490130" class="wp-caption-text">Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
 Rajiv Gandhi stadium spans over 16 acres and can host 55,000 spectators. The pitch here is deemed to be batsman-friendly and the matches hosted are mostly high-scoring encounters. The average score in Rajiv Gandhi stadium for a T20 match is 156. It is the home stadium for the IPL franchise, Sunrisers Hyderabad.
It hosted the finals of the IPL 2017 and IPL 2019. Shane Watson rose to the occasion both the times, but could not deliver it in the latter succumbing to a well-fought 80 off 59 with Mumbai Indians winning the title by one run.
The audience in the Rajiv Gandhi stadium witnessed a masterclass put up by Sachin Tendulkar in the 5th ODI match in 2009, against the  Australians amassing 175 runs in a losing cause.

<h3>3. Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai</h3>
<figure id="attachment_366152" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-366152" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-366152" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Wankhede-Stadium.jpg" alt="Wankhede Stadium" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-366152" class="wp-caption-text">Wankhede Stadium. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
 One can never talk about iconic keeping Wankhade out of it. Wankhede stadium, situated on the shores of the Arabian sea is a quintessential world-class stadium. It has hosted 25 Tests, 21 ODIs, and 7 T20Is. It serves as the base-camp for the successful IPL franchise Mumbai Indians.
After the renovations for the ICC World cup 2011, the stadium has a capacity of 33,000. The track here is categorized as red-soil pitch, offering turn and bounce for the spinners. The stands are named after local cricket heroes, Salim Merchant, Sachin Tendulkar, and Sunil Gavaskar.
It hosted the finals of the 2011 ICC World cup, in which India defeated <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sri-lankan-opener-upul-tharanga-announces-retirement-from-international-cricket/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sri-Lanka</a> in a tense run-chase to lift the World cup after 28 years. Truly iconic and epochal.

<h3>2. Eden Gardens, Kolkata</h3>
<figure id="attachment_364955" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-364955" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-364955" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Eden-Gardens.jpg" alt="Eden Gardens" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-364955" class="wp-caption-text">Eden Gardens. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
 This is the first officially built ground for the game of cricket in India, thus justifying its nickname ‘Mecca of Cricket in India’. It is the third-largest cricket stadium in the world and has a capacity of 68000. Kolkata Knight Riders play their home IPL matches in this stadium.
The first-ever day-night test match in India was played here, between India and Bangladesh in 2019. It is also known as the &#8216;Batsman’s paradise’ due to its insanely fast outfield and short boundary distance. The highest ever score by a batsman in ODI matches was registered here, by Rohit Sharma against Sri Lanka, who racked up 264 runs off 173 balls. It hosted the infamous semi-finals of the 1996 world cup, in which the match was awarded to Sri Lanka after the crowd rioted and caused disturbances as India was about to lose the game.
The iconic Test match (Border-Gavaskar trophy 2000-2001) between India and Australia was played here, in which Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman batted throughout day four, generating a 376 run stand, after being forced to follow on and helped India to win the match.

<h3>1. Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad</h3>
<figure id="attachment_489469" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-489469" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-489469" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Motera-stadium.jpg" alt="Motera stadium" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-489469" class="wp-caption-text">Motera stadium. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
It is the largest cricket stadium in the world and can house up to 1,32,000 spectators. The old stadium was closed and demolished in 2015 and was completely renovated to bring it to its current form. Earlier the pitch here used to be slow and low, thus favoring bowlers. The stadium, after complete reconstruction, is ready to host its first-ever international match between India and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/when-and-where-to-watch-india-vs-england-live-streaming-match-preview-timings-and-pitch-report-for-3rd-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">England</a> on 24th February 2021.
The redesigned stadium spans over 63 acres, with LED lights on the roof replacing the usual floodlights. It has got over 75 corporate boxes, 3 practice stadiums, 55 rooms, and an Olympic-sized swimming pool. There are no pillars in the stadium, thus giving the spectator a pellucid view of the events in the match.
It hosted the quarter-final match between  India and Australia in the 2011 ICC World cup, in which Sachin Tendulkar crossed 18000 runs in One day cricket and remains the only player in history to do so.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-auction-2021-3-uncapped-indian-players-who-can-be-steal-deals/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India</a> is synonymous with cricket. When there is a cricket match happening in India, the stadium is full-packed, revered with positive chants, sprightly crowd, with their quick-witted banter. Astonishingly, seven of the top 10 largest cricket stadiums in the world are in India.
With India becoming the cricketing power-house over the past decade, one can expect more investments in stadiums and facilities in the years to come. India has fifty-two international venues, twenty-nine more than the next nation on the list.
The stadium plays a pivotal role in the decision-making process of a team from toss to team-selection. It is a no-brainer that the venue and the crowd can influence the match outcome. The following ranking is based on various factors like capacity, facilities, and iconicity of a particular stadium.
<h3>Ranking top 5 cricket grounds in India</h3>
<h3>5. MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai</h3>
<figure id="attachment_397254" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-397254" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-397254" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Chepauk-Stadium.jpg" alt="Chepauk Stadium" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-397254" class="wp-caption-text">Chepauk Stadium. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
 Home to the IPL giants, Chennai Super Kings, MAC Stadium in Chennai sits near the majestic Marina beach. It is just a few kilometers off the coastline. MAC, also known as the Chepauk stadium, can house 50000 fans at its fullest capacity.
The Chepauk crowd has always been appreciated for their cricket knowledge and sporting gesture since the inception of the game in the stadium. The ground underwent a major renovation in 2009 to host the 2011 ICC World cup.
The iconic tied test match between India and Australia in 1986 was played here. India has won 15 of the 34 test matches played in this venue and has a win percentage of 57 in the limited-overs format.

<h3>4. Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad</h3>
<figure id="attachment_490130" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-490130" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-490130" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Rajiv-Gandhi-International-Cricket-Stadium.jpg" alt="Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-490130" class="wp-caption-text">Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
 Rajiv Gandhi stadium spans over 16 acres and can host 55,000 spectators. The pitch here is deemed to be batsman-friendly and the matches hosted are mostly high-scoring encounters. The average score in Rajiv Gandhi stadium for a T20 match is 156. It is the home stadium for the IPL franchise, Sunrisers Hyderabad.
It hosted the finals of the IPL 2017 and IPL 2019. Shane Watson rose to the occasion both the times, but could not deliver it in the latter succumbing to a well-fought 80 off 59 with Mumbai Indians winning the title by one run.
The audience in the Rajiv Gandhi stadium witnessed a masterclass put up by Sachin Tendulkar in the 5th ODI match in 2009, against the  Australians amassing 175 runs in a losing cause.

<h3>3. Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai</h3>
<figure id="attachment_366152" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-366152" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-366152" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Wankhede-Stadium.jpg" alt="Wankhede Stadium" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-366152" class="wp-caption-text">Wankhede Stadium. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
 One can never talk about iconic keeping Wankhade out of it. Wankhede stadium, situated on the shores of the Arabian sea is a quintessential world-class stadium. It has hosted 25 Tests, 21 ODIs, and 7 T20Is. It serves as the base-camp for the successful IPL franchise Mumbai Indians.
After the renovations for the ICC World cup 2011, the stadium has a capacity of 33,000. The track here is categorized as red-soil pitch, offering turn and bounce for the spinners. The stands are named after local cricket heroes, Salim Merchant, Sachin Tendulkar, and Sunil Gavaskar.
It hosted the finals of the 2011 ICC World cup, in which India defeated <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sri-lankan-opener-upul-tharanga-announces-retirement-from-international-cricket/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sri-Lanka</a> in a tense run-chase to lift the World cup after 28 years. Truly iconic and epochal.

<h3>2. Eden Gardens, Kolkata</h3>
<figure id="attachment_364955" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-364955" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-364955" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Eden-Gardens.jpg" alt="Eden Gardens" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-364955" class="wp-caption-text">Eden Gardens. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
 This is the first officially built ground for the game of cricket in India, thus justifying its nickname ‘Mecca of Cricket in India’. It is the third-largest cricket stadium in the world and has a capacity of 68000. Kolkata Knight Riders play their home IPL matches in this stadium.
The first-ever day-night test match in India was played here, between India and Bangladesh in 2019. It is also known as the &#8216;Batsman’s paradise’ due to its insanely fast outfield and short boundary distance. The highest ever score by a batsman in ODI matches was registered here, by Rohit Sharma against Sri Lanka, who racked up 264 runs off 173 balls. It hosted the infamous semi-finals of the 1996 world cup, in which the match was awarded to Sri Lanka after the crowd rioted and caused disturbances as India was about to lose the game.
The iconic Test match (Border-Gavaskar trophy 2000-2001) between India and Australia was played here, in which Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman batted throughout day four, generating a 376 run stand, after being forced to follow on and helped India to win the match.

<h3>1. Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad</h3>
<figure id="attachment_489469" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-489469" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-489469" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Motera-stadium.jpg" alt="Motera stadium" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-489469" class="wp-caption-text">Motera stadium. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
It is the largest cricket stadium in the world and can house up to 1,32,000 spectators. The old stadium was closed and demolished in 2015 and was completely renovated to bring it to its current form. Earlier the pitch here used to be slow and low, thus favoring bowlers. The stadium, after complete reconstruction, is ready to host its first-ever international match between India and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/when-and-where-to-watch-india-vs-england-live-streaming-match-preview-timings-and-pitch-report-for-3rd-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">England</a> on 24th February 2021.
The redesigned stadium spans over 63 acres, with LED lights on the roof replacing the usual floodlights. It has got over 75 corporate boxes, 3 practice stadiums, 55 rooms, and an Olympic-sized swimming pool. There are no pillars in the stadium, thus giving the spectator a pellucid view of the events in the match.
It hosted the quarter-final match between  India and Australia in the 2011 ICC World cup, in which Sachin Tendulkar crossed 18000 runs in One day cricket and remains the only player in history to do so.

Motera Stadium is Ahmedabad is largest cricket stadium in the world.

Ranking top 5 cricket grounds in India

Taking a look at some of the most spectacular cricket grounds in India that are famous due to their different reasons.