There are certain grounds that are associated with surreal sporting events. The grounds stand as a silent witness to the ethereal deeds of the sporting heroes who carve their names in the history books. Mention the Wankhede stadium to an Indian cricket fan, and the first thought that would come to his mind is THAT six by MS Dhoni that won the nation the fifty over World Cup after 28 years. The Multan cricket Ground will forever be remembered with a sense of fondness as the ground that witnessed the first-ever Triple century by an Indian batsman in Test cricket.

Similarly, the Captain Roop Singh Stadium was the one that witnessed history when the legendary Sachin Tendulkar became the first batsman to breach the 200-run mark in ODI cricket. The Melbourne Cricket Ground is known for being the theater of sport and is a ground that has been in existence for over 140 years.

In this article, let us take a look at the 10 largest cricket stadiums in the world:

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At the tenth place, we have the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sydney-cricket-ground-voted-the-worst-first-class-cricket-venue-in-australia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sydney Cricket Ground</a>(SCG). The SCG currently has a seating capacity of around 48000 spectators. The SCG is a ground that is replete with numerous incidents that are etched in cricketing folklore. The first-ever international cricket match at the SCG was played in the year 1882 between rivals Australia and England. The SCG has hosted a whopping 108 Tests so far.

The highest individual score at the SCG in Test cricket was recorded by former Australian skipper Michael Clarke when he plundered a stunning 329*, which completely demoralized the visiting Indian side in the year 2012. The highest ever team total in Tests on this ground is by the Indian team when they amassed 705/7 in the year 2004. This Test is also famous for the magical 241* that ‘Master Blaster’, Sachin Tendulkar conjured without even playing a single cover drive.

The SCG has also hosted 157 ODI matches. The first-ever ODI in Sydney was played in the year 1979 between England and Australia. The highest ever total recorded at the SCG in an ODI game is 408/5 by South Africa against West Indies during the 2015 World Cup. Also, the highest individual score in an ODI game at the SCG is by Steve Smith. The unorthodox batting maestro scored 164 against New Zealand in the year 2016.

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With a capacity of 48003 seats, the Docklands cricket stadium occupies ninth place. The stadium in Melbourne has hosted 12 ODI matches so far and hosted its first international match in the year 2000 when <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/australia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Australia</a> played South Africa in an ODI game.

With 451 runs, Adam Gilchrist holds the record for scoring the most runs at this venue. The Australian cricket team has recorded the highest ODI total at this venue. In the year 2005, the kangaroos scored 328/4 against the ICC World XI and thrashed their opposition by 55 runs.

The last ODI match took place in the year 2006, between Australia and South Africa. The Docklands Stadium has not hosted any Test match or T20 international.

8. MA Chidambaram stadium, JSCA International cricket stadium and Ekana Cricket Stadium

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The eighth-place is occupied by three cricket stadiums, that have a seating capacity of 50000 each. The <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/three-closed-stands-de-sealed-and-opened-at-the-ma-chidambaram-stadium/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MA Chidambaram stadium</a> in Chennai is a ground that is replete with memories and will always occupy a special place in the hearts of Indian cricketing aficionados. Also called the Chepauk stadium, the ground witnessed the second Tied Test ever in the history of the game, when Australia and India played out a humdinger of a clash in the year 1986.

The MA Chidambaram stadium has played host to 32 Test matches till now. The highest individual score by an Indian in Tests was recorded on this ground in the year 2008 when Virender Sehwag blazed his way to 319 against South Africa. The MA Chidambaram stadium has also hosted 22 ODI’s and 2 T20Is.

The JSCA International cricket stadium, also with a capacity of 50000 seats, has hosted 2 Tests, 5 ODI’s and 2 T20Is thus far. The first international cricket match on this ground was played in the year 2013 when India took on England in an ODI game. The last time the stadium hosted an international match was in the year 2019, when India thrashed South Africa by an innings and 202 runs.

The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium is another stadium with a capacity of 50000. The ground has hosted one Test, three ODIs, and four T20Is thus far. India has not yet played a Test match at this venue.

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It is a ground that has existed for more than 13 decades. With a capacity of 53583 people, the Adelaide Oval stands in seventh place. The first-ever international cricket match in this venue was played way back in the year 1884 when England defeated Australia by 8 wickets.

This ground has hosted 78 Tests, 85 ODIs, and 5 T20Is so far. The record for the highest team total in ODI cricket at this ground is held by Australia when they scored a gargantuan 369/7. It was also in this game that David Warner blasted a whirlwind 128 ball 179, and the left-hander holds the record for the highest individual score at this venue.

As far as Test cricket is concerned, Australia holds the record for the highest ever team total at this venue. The kangaroos scored 674 in the year 1948 against a hapless Indian side with Don Bradman leading the way with a double century. The highest individual score on this ground in Tests is once again held by David Warner. The left-hander scored 335* against Pakistan in 2019. This ground also holds the record for hosting the first-ever Day-Night Test match between Australia and New Zealand.

The Adelaide Oval is all set to host India’s Day-Night Test on Australian soil on 17th December 2020.

6. Rajiv Gandhi International cricket stadium and Greenfield International cricket stadium

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At the sixth spot, we have two stadiums from India, the Rajiv Gandhi International cricket stadium and the Greenfield International cricket stadium. While the former is located in Hyderabad, the latter is located in Thiruvananthapuram. Both these stadiums in India have a seating capacity of 55000.

The Rajiv Gandhi International cricket stadium has hosted 5 Tests, 6 ODI’s and 3 T20Is. The highest individual score in this venue in ODI cricket is held by the great Sachin Tendulkar. The ‘Master Blaster’ scored a magical 175 in a losing cause against Australia on 5th November 2009. It was during the course of this innings that Tendulkar also became the first man to breach the 17000-run mark in ODI cricket. The highest team total in ODI cricket also came in the same game when Australia plundered 350/4. The stadium hosted its first international match on 16th November 2005 when India took on South Africa in an ODI game.

On the other hand, the Greenfield International cricket stadium has hosted just a single ODI match and 2 T20Is. The first international match at the Greenfield cricket stadium was played on 7th November 2017 when India took on New Zealand in a T20I match.

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With a seating capacity of 60000, the Optus cricket stadium in Australia bags the fifth spot. The stadium hosted its first international match in the year 2018 as Australia thrashed India by 146 runs in a Test match. The Optus stadium has so far hosted 2 Tests, 2 ODI’s and 1 T20I.

The highest team total at the Optus stadium in Test cricket is 416 by Australia against New Zealand in the year 2019. It was in that same match that Marnus Labuschagne smashed 143 runs, to help Australia win the match by a margin of 296 runs. As far as ODI cricket is concerned, the highest team total on this ground is 259 by England against Australia in the year 2018. The record for the highest individual score on this ground is held by Marcus Stoinis when he scored 87 in the same game.

The Optus cricket stadium is the second stadium to be built in Perth, with the first one being the famous WACA Ground.

4. Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium

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The fourth place is occupied by the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International stadium. The stadium, which is located in Chhattisgarh has a capacity of 65000 seats. The stadium has not hosted any international match thus far.

The stadium was built in 2008, and the first match that the stadium hosted was a match between the Chhattisgarh side and Canada. However, the stadium has hosted a few IPL games and Champions League T20 games as well. In fact, the stadium played host to the Delhi Capitals in the 2013 edition, and also hosted the Champions League T20 in the year 2014 as well.

With the facilities and the capacity that the stadium possesses, it can play host to a lot of international matches in the future.

<img class="size-full wp-image-373289" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Eden-Gardens.jpg" alt="Eden Gardens" width="640" loading="lazy"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-373289" class="wp-caption-text">Eden Gardens. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

This is an Indian stadium that absolutely needs no introduction. The Eden Gardens cricket stadium is the oldest and the most reputed cricket stadium in India. The stadium has a capacity of 80000 people. This stadium has witnessed some of the most iconic moments in Indian cricket, including the famous Test between India and Australia in the year 2001, when VVS Laxman conjured 281 to allow India to come back from the brink and beat the Australians.

The stadium has hosted 42 Tests, 30 ODI’s and 7 T20Is. The highest ever total by a team in Test cricket in this ground is 657/7 by India against the Aussies in 2001, and the highest individual score is by VVS Laxman. As far as ODI cricket is concerned, the highest ever team total is 404/5 by India against Sri Lanka in the year 2014. It was in this match that Rohit Sharma blasted a rampaging 264, and till date, it remains the highest ever total in ODI cricket history.

The stadium hosted its first-ever international match in the year 1934 when India played England. The match ended in a draw.

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With a whopping capacity of 1,00,024, the Melbourne Cricket Ground, popularly known as the MCG, occupies second place. The stadium is the ‘Sachin Tendulkar’ of cricket grounds. It holds the record for hosting the most number of international matches. The MCG has hosted a staggering 274 international cricket matches so far, including 112 Tests, 149 ODI’s, and 13 T20Is.

The highest ever total at the MCG in Test cricket is 624/8 by Australia against Pakistan in the year 2016. The highest individual score at this ground is 307 by Robert Cooper in the year 1966.

As far as ODI cricket is concerned, the highest team total is 344/8 by the ICC World XI against the Asian XI. On the other hand, the highest individual score on this ground in ODI cricket is 180 by Jason Roy in the year 2018.

The MCG hosted its first-ever international match in the year 1877 when Australia defeated England by 45 runs.

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In the first place, we have the newly renovated <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/motera-stadium-in-ahmedabad-will-host-the-day-night-test-against-england-sourav-ganguly/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sardar Patel stadium</a>. The stadium now has a staggering capacity of 1,32,000. Before the renovation, the capacity of the stadium was 54000. The first-ever international match at this venue took place in the year 1983 between India and the West Indies. The ground has hosted 12 Tests, 23 ODIs, and 1 T20I thus far.

The highest total in Test cricket on this ground is 760/7 by Sri Lanka against India in the year 2009. The highest individual score in Tests in this ground also came in the same game when Mahela Jayawardene scored a splendid 275 against the hosts.

The highest team total in ODI cricket is 365/2 by South Africa against India in the year 2010. The highest individual score in ODI cricket on this ground is by Sourav Ganguly in the year 2000. The left-hander scored as sedate 152-ball 144 to help India beat Zimbabwe by 61 runs.

Note: All stats have been taken from Wikipedia, Howstat cricket and Cricinfo and have been updated as of 27th November 2020

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There are certain grounds that are associated with surreal sporting events. The grounds stand as a silent witness to the ethereal deeds of the sporting heroes who carve their names in the history books. Mention the Wankhede stadium to an Indian cricket fan, and the first thought that would come to his mind is THAT six by MS Dhoni that won the nation the fifty over World Cup after 28 years. The Multan cricket Ground will forever be remembered with a sense of fondness as the ground that witnessed the first-ever Triple century by an Indian batsman in Test cricket.
Similarly, the Captain Roop Singh Stadium was the one that witnessed history when the legendary Sachin Tendulkar became the first batsman to breach the 200-run mark in ODI cricket. The Melbourne Cricket Ground is known for being the theater of sport and is a ground that has been in existence for over 140 years.
<h3>In this article, let us take a look at the 10 largest cricket stadiums in the world:</h3>
<h3>10. Sydney Cricket Ground</h3>
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At the tenth place, we have the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sydney-cricket-ground-voted-the-worst-first-class-cricket-venue-in-australia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sydney Cricket Ground</a>(SCG). The SCG currently has a seating capacity of around 48000 spectators. The SCG is a ground that is replete with numerous incidents that are etched in cricketing folklore. The first-ever international cricket match at the SCG was played in the year 1882 between rivals Australia and England. The SCG has hosted a whopping 108 Tests so far.
The highest individual score at the SCG in Test cricket was recorded by former Australian skipper Michael Clarke when he plundered a stunning 329*, which completely demoralized the visiting Indian side in the year 2012. The highest ever team total in Tests on this ground is by the Indian team when they amassed 705/7 in the year 2004. This Test is also famous for the magical 241* that ‘Master Blaster’, Sachin Tendulkar conjured without even playing a single cover drive.
The SCG has also hosted 157 ODI matches. The first-ever ODI in Sydney was played in the year 1979 between England and Australia. The highest ever total recorded at the SCG in an ODI game is 408/5 by South Africa against West Indies during the 2015 World Cup. Also, the highest individual score in an ODI game at the SCG is by Steve Smith. The unorthodox batting maestro scored 164 against New Zealand in the year 2016.
<h3>9. Docklands Stadium</h3>
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With a capacity of 48003 seats, the Docklands cricket stadium occupies ninth place. The stadium in Melbourne has hosted 12 ODI matches so far and hosted its first international match in the year 2000 when <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/australia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Australia</a> played South Africa in an ODI game.
With 451 runs, Adam Gilchrist holds the record for scoring the most runs at this venue. The Australian cricket team has recorded the highest ODI total at this venue. In the year 2005, the kangaroos scored 328/4 against the ICC World XI and thrashed their opposition by 55 runs.
The last ODI match took place in the year 2006, between Australia and South Africa. The Docklands Stadium has not hosted any Test match or T20 international.
<h3>8. MA Chidambaram stadium, JSCA International cricket stadium and Ekana Cricket Stadium</h3>
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The eighth-place is occupied by three cricket stadiums, that have a seating capacity of 50000 each. The <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/three-closed-stands-de-sealed-and-opened-at-the-ma-chidambaram-stadium/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MA Chidambaram stadium</a> in Chennai is a ground that is replete with memories and will always occupy a special place in the hearts of Indian cricketing aficionados. Also called the Chepauk stadium, the ground witnessed the second Tied Test ever in the history of the game, when Australia and India played out a humdinger of a clash in the year 1986.
The MA Chidambaram stadium has played host to 32 Test matches till now. The highest individual score by an Indian in Tests was recorded on this ground in the year 2008 when Virender Sehwag blazed his way to 319 against South Africa. The MA Chidambaram stadium has also hosted 22 ODI’s and 2 T20Is.
The JSCA International cricket stadium, also with a capacity of 50000 seats, has hosted 2 Tests, 5 ODI’s and 2 T20Is thus far. The first international cricket match on this ground was played in the year 2013 when India took on England in an ODI game. The last time the stadium hosted an international match was in the year 2019, when India thrashed South Africa by an innings and 202 runs.
The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium is another stadium with a capacity of 50000. The ground has hosted one Test, three ODIs, and four T20Is thus far. India has not yet played a Test match at this venue.
<h3>7. Adelaide Oval</h3>
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It is a ground that has existed for more than 13 decades. With a capacity of 53583 people, the Adelaide Oval stands in seventh place. The first-ever international cricket match in this venue was played way back in the year 1884 when England defeated Australia by 8 wickets.
This ground has hosted 78 Tests, 85 ODIs, and 5 T20Is so far. The record for the highest team total in ODI cricket at this ground is held by Australia when they scored a gargantuan 369/7. It was also in this game that David Warner blasted a whirlwind 128 ball 179, and the left-hander holds the record for the highest individual score at this venue.
As far as Test cricket is concerned, Australia holds the record for the highest ever team total at this venue. The kangaroos scored 674 in the year 1948 against a hapless Indian side with Don Bradman leading the way with a double century. The highest individual score on this ground in Tests is once again held by David Warner. The left-hander scored 335* against Pakistan in 2019. This ground also holds the record for hosting the first-ever Day-Night Test match between Australia and New Zealand.
The Adelaide Oval is all set to host India’s Day-Night Test on Australian soil on 17th December 2020.
<h3>6. Rajiv Gandhi International cricket stadium and Greenfield International cricket stadium</h3>
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At the sixth spot, we have two stadiums from India, the Rajiv Gandhi International cricket stadium and the Greenfield International cricket stadium. While the former is located in Hyderabad, the latter is located in Thiruvananthapuram. Both these stadiums in India have a seating capacity of 55000.
The Rajiv Gandhi International cricket stadium has hosted 5 Tests, 6 ODI’s and 3 T20Is. The highest individual score in this venue in ODI cricket is held by the great Sachin Tendulkar. The ‘Master Blaster’ scored a magical 175 in a losing cause against Australia on 5th November 2009. It was during the course of this innings that Tendulkar also became the first man to breach the 17000-run mark in ODI cricket. The highest team total in ODI cricket also came in the same game when Australia plundered 350/4. The stadium hosted its first international match on 16th November 2005 when India took on South Africa in an ODI game.
On the other hand, the Greenfield International cricket stadium has hosted just a single ODI match and 2 T20Is. The first international match at the Greenfield cricket stadium was played on 7th November 2017 when India took on New Zealand in a T20I match.
<h3>5. Optus Cricket Stadium</h3>
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With a seating capacity of 60000, the Optus cricket stadium in Australia bags the fifth spot. The stadium hosted its first international match in the year 2018 as Australia thrashed India by 146 runs in a Test match. The Optus stadium has so far hosted 2 Tests, 2 ODI’s and 1 T20I.
The highest team total at the Optus stadium in Test cricket is 416 by Australia against New Zealand in the year 2019. It was in that same match that Marnus Labuschagne smashed 143 runs, to help Australia win the match by a margin of 296 runs. As far as ODI cricket is concerned, the highest team total on this ground is 259 by England against Australia in the year 2018. The record for the highest individual score on this ground is held by Marcus Stoinis when he scored 87 in the same game.
The Optus cricket stadium is the second stadium to be built in Perth, with the first one being the famous WACA Ground.
<h3>4. Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium</h3>
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The fourth place is occupied by the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International stadium. The stadium, which is located in Chhattisgarh has a capacity of 65000 seats. The stadium has not hosted any international match thus far.
The stadium was built in 2008, and the first match that the stadium hosted was a match between the Chhattisgarh side and Canada. However, the stadium has hosted a few IPL games and Champions League T20 games as well. In fact, the stadium played host to the Delhi Capitals in the 2013 edition, and also hosted the Champions League T20 in the year 2014 as well.
With the facilities and the capacity that the stadium possesses, it can play host to a lot of international matches in the future.
<h3>3. Eden Gardens</h3>
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This is an Indian stadium that absolutely needs no introduction. The Eden Gardens cricket stadium is the oldest and the most reputed cricket stadium in India. The stadium has a capacity of 80000 people. This stadium has witnessed some of the most iconic moments in Indian cricket, including the famous Test between India and Australia in the year 2001, when VVS Laxman conjured 281 to allow India to come back from the brink and beat the Australians.
The stadium has hosted 42 Tests, 30 ODI’s and 7 T20Is. The highest ever total by a team in Test cricket in this ground is 657/7 by India against the Aussies in 2001, and the highest individual score is by VVS Laxman. As far as ODI cricket is concerned, the highest ever team total is 404/5 by India against Sri Lanka in the year 2014. It was in this match that Rohit Sharma blasted a rampaging 264, and till date, it remains the highest ever total in ODI cricket history.
The stadium hosted its first-ever international match in the year 1934 when India played England. The match ended in a draw.
<h3>2. Melbourne Cricket Ground</h3>
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With a whopping capacity of 1,00,024, the Melbourne Cricket Ground, popularly known as the MCG, occupies second place. The stadium is the ‘Sachin Tendulkar’ of cricket grounds. It holds the record for hosting the most number of international matches. The MCG has hosted a staggering 274 international cricket matches so far, including 112 Tests, 149 ODI’s, and 13 T20Is.
The highest ever total at the MCG in Test cricket is 624/8 by Australia against Pakistan in the year 2016. The highest individual score at this ground is 307 by Robert Cooper in the year 1966.
As far as ODI cricket is concerned, the highest team total is 344/8 by the ICC World XI against the Asian XI. On the other hand, the highest individual score on this ground in ODI cricket is 180 by Jason Roy in the year 2018.
The MCG hosted its first-ever international match in the year 1877 when Australia defeated England by 45 runs.
<h3>1. Narendra Modi stadium</h3>
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In the first place, we have the newly renovated <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/motera-stadium-in-ahmedabad-will-host-the-day-night-test-against-england-sourav-ganguly/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sardar Patel stadium</a>. The stadium now has a staggering capacity of 1,32,000. Before the renovation, the capacity of the stadium was 54000. The first-ever international match at this venue took place in the year 1983 between India and the West Indies. The ground has hosted 12 Tests, 23 ODIs, and 1 T20I thus far.
The highest total in Test cricket on this ground is 760/7 by Sri Lanka against India in the year 2009. The highest individual score in Tests in this ground also came in the same game when Mahela Jayawardene scored a splendid 275 against the hosts.
The highest team total in ODI cricket is 365/2 by South Africa against India in the year 2010. The highest individual score in ODI cricket on this ground is by Sourav Ganguly in the year 2000. The left-hander scored as sedate 152-ball 144 to help India beat Zimbabwe by 61 runs.
<h5>Note: All stats have been taken from Wikipedia, Howstat cricket and Cricinfo and have been updated as of 27th November 2020</h5>

There are certain grounds that are associated with surreal sporting events. The grounds stand as a silent witness to the ethereal deeds of the sporting heroes who carve their names in the history books. Mention the Wankhede stadium to an Indian cricket fan, and the first thought that would come to his mind is THAT six by MS Dhoni that won the nation the fifty over World Cup after 28 years. The Multan cricket Ground will forever be remembered with a sense of fondness as the ground that witnessed the first-ever Triple century by an Indian batsman in Test cricket.
Similarly, the Captain Roop Singh Stadium was the one that witnessed history when the legendary Sachin Tendulkar became the first batsman to breach the 200-run mark in ODI cricket. The Melbourne Cricket Ground is known for being the theater of sport and is a ground that has been in existence for over 140 years.
<h3>In this article, let us take a look at the 10 largest cricket stadiums in the world:</h3>
<h3>10. Sydney Cricket Ground</h3>
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At the tenth place, we have the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sydney-cricket-ground-voted-the-worst-first-class-cricket-venue-in-australia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sydney Cricket Ground</a>(SCG). The SCG currently has a seating capacity of around 48000 spectators. The SCG is a ground that is replete with numerous incidents that are etched in cricketing folklore. The first-ever international cricket match at the SCG was played in the year 1882 between rivals Australia and England. The SCG has hosted a whopping 108 Tests so far.
The highest individual score at the SCG in Test cricket was recorded by former Australian skipper Michael Clarke when he plundered a stunning 329*, which completely demoralized the visiting Indian side in the year 2012. The highest ever team total in Tests on this ground is by the Indian team when they amassed 705/7 in the year 2004. This Test is also famous for the magical 241* that ‘Master Blaster’, Sachin Tendulkar conjured without even playing a single cover drive.
The SCG has also hosted 157 ODI matches. The first-ever ODI in Sydney was played in the year 1979 between England and Australia. The highest ever total recorded at the SCG in an ODI game is 408/5 by South Africa against West Indies during the 2015 World Cup. Also, the highest individual score in an ODI game at the SCG is by Steve Smith. The unorthodox batting maestro scored 164 against New Zealand in the year 2016.
<h3>9. Docklands Stadium</h3>
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With a capacity of 48003 seats, the Docklands cricket stadium occupies ninth place. The stadium in Melbourne has hosted 12 ODI matches so far and hosted its first international match in the year 2000 when <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/australia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Australia</a> played South Africa in an ODI game.
With 451 runs, Adam Gilchrist holds the record for scoring the most runs at this venue. The Australian cricket team has recorded the highest ODI total at this venue. In the year 2005, the kangaroos scored 328/4 against the ICC World XI and thrashed their opposition by 55 runs.
The last ODI match took place in the year 2006, between Australia and South Africa. The Docklands Stadium has not hosted any Test match or T20 international.
<h3>8. MA Chidambaram stadium, JSCA International cricket stadium and Ekana Cricket Stadium</h3>
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The eighth-place is occupied by three cricket stadiums, that have a seating capacity of 50000 each. The <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/three-closed-stands-de-sealed-and-opened-at-the-ma-chidambaram-stadium/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MA Chidambaram stadium</a> in Chennai is a ground that is replete with memories and will always occupy a special place in the hearts of Indian cricketing aficionados. Also called the Chepauk stadium, the ground witnessed the second Tied Test ever in the history of the game, when Australia and India played out a humdinger of a clash in the year 1986.
The MA Chidambaram stadium has played host to 32 Test matches till now. The highest individual score by an Indian in Tests was recorded on this ground in the year 2008 when Virender Sehwag blazed his way to 319 against South Africa. The MA Chidambaram stadium has also hosted 22 ODI’s and 2 T20Is.
The JSCA International cricket stadium, also with a capacity of 50000 seats, has hosted 2 Tests, 5 ODI’s and 2 T20Is thus far. The first international cricket match on this ground was played in the year 2013 when India took on England in an ODI game. The last time the stadium hosted an international match was in the year 2019, when India thrashed South Africa by an innings and 202 runs.
The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium is another stadium with a capacity of 50000. The ground has hosted one Test, three ODIs, and four T20Is thus far. India has not yet played a Test match at this venue.
<h3>7. Adelaide Oval</h3>
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It is a ground that has existed for more than 13 decades. With a capacity of 53583 people, the Adelaide Oval stands in seventh place. The first-ever international cricket match in this venue was played way back in the year 1884 when England defeated Australia by 8 wickets.
This ground has hosted 78 Tests, 85 ODIs, and 5 T20Is so far. The record for the highest team total in ODI cricket at this ground is held by Australia when they scored a gargantuan 369/7. It was also in this game that David Warner blasted a whirlwind 128 ball 179, and the left-hander holds the record for the highest individual score at this venue.
As far as Test cricket is concerned, Australia holds the record for the highest ever team total at this venue. The kangaroos scored 674 in the year 1948 against a hapless Indian side with Don Bradman leading the way with a double century. The highest individual score on this ground in Tests is once again held by David Warner. The left-hander scored 335* against Pakistan in 2019. This ground also holds the record for hosting the first-ever Day-Night Test match between Australia and New Zealand.
The Adelaide Oval is all set to host India’s Day-Night Test on Australian soil on 17th December 2020.
<h3>6. Rajiv Gandhi International cricket stadium and Greenfield International cricket stadium</h3>
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At the sixth spot, we have two stadiums from India, the Rajiv Gandhi International cricket stadium and the Greenfield International cricket stadium. While the former is located in Hyderabad, the latter is located in Thiruvananthapuram. Both these stadiums in India have a seating capacity of 55000.
The Rajiv Gandhi International cricket stadium has hosted 5 Tests, 6 ODI’s and 3 T20Is. The highest individual score in this venue in ODI cricket is held by the great Sachin Tendulkar. The ‘Master Blaster’ scored a magical 175 in a losing cause against Australia on 5th November 2009. It was during the course of this innings that Tendulkar also became the first man to breach the 17000-run mark in ODI cricket. The highest team total in ODI cricket also came in the same game when Australia plundered 350/4. The stadium hosted its first international match on 16th November 2005 when India took on South Africa in an ODI game.
On the other hand, the Greenfield International cricket stadium has hosted just a single ODI match and 2 T20Is. The first international match at the Greenfield cricket stadium was played on 7th November 2017 when India took on New Zealand in a T20I match.
<h3>5. Optus Cricket Stadium</h3>
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With a seating capacity of 60000, the Optus cricket stadium in Australia bags the fifth spot. The stadium hosted its first international match in the year 2018 as Australia thrashed India by 146 runs in a Test match. The Optus stadium has so far hosted 2 Tests, 2 ODI’s and 1 T20I.
The highest team total at the Optus stadium in Test cricket is 416 by Australia against New Zealand in the year 2019. It was in that same match that Marnus Labuschagne smashed 143 runs, to help Australia win the match by a margin of 296 runs. As far as ODI cricket is concerned, the highest team total on this ground is 259 by England against Australia in the year 2018. The record for the highest individual score on this ground is held by Marcus Stoinis when he scored 87 in the same game.
The Optus cricket stadium is the second stadium to be built in Perth, with the first one being the famous WACA Ground.
<h3>4. Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium</h3>
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The fourth place is occupied by the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International stadium. The stadium, which is located in Chhattisgarh has a capacity of 65000 seats. The stadium has not hosted any international match thus far.
The stadium was built in 2008, and the first match that the stadium hosted was a match between the Chhattisgarh side and Canada. However, the stadium has hosted a few IPL games and Champions League T20 games as well. In fact, the stadium played host to the Delhi Capitals in the 2013 edition, and also hosted the Champions League T20 in the year 2014 as well.
With the facilities and the capacity that the stadium possesses, it can play host to a lot of international matches in the future.
<h3>3. Eden Gardens</h3>
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This is an Indian stadium that absolutely needs no introduction. The Eden Gardens cricket stadium is the oldest and the most reputed cricket stadium in India. The stadium has a capacity of 80000 people. This stadium has witnessed some of the most iconic moments in Indian cricket, including the famous Test between India and Australia in the year 2001, when VVS Laxman conjured 281 to allow India to come back from the brink and beat the Australians.
The stadium has hosted 42 Tests, 30 ODI’s and 7 T20Is. The highest ever total by a team in Test cricket in this ground is 657/7 by India against the Aussies in 2001, and the highest individual score is by VVS Laxman. As far as ODI cricket is concerned, the highest ever team total is 404/5 by India against Sri Lanka in the year 2014. It was in this match that Rohit Sharma blasted a rampaging 264, and till date, it remains the highest ever total in ODI cricket history.
The stadium hosted its first-ever international match in the year 1934 when India played England. The match ended in a draw.
<h3>2. Melbourne Cricket Ground</h3>
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With a whopping capacity of 1,00,024, the Melbourne Cricket Ground, popularly known as the MCG, occupies second place. The stadium is the ‘Sachin Tendulkar’ of cricket grounds. It holds the record for hosting the most number of international matches. The MCG has hosted a staggering 274 international cricket matches so far, including 112 Tests, 149 ODI’s, and 13 T20Is.
The highest ever total at the MCG in Test cricket is 624/8 by Australia against Pakistan in the year 2016. The highest individual score at this ground is 307 by Robert Cooper in the year 1966.
As far as ODI cricket is concerned, the highest team total is 344/8 by the ICC World XI against the Asian XI. On the other hand, the highest individual score on this ground in ODI cricket is 180 by Jason Roy in the year 2018.
The MCG hosted its first-ever international match in the year 1877 when Australia defeated England by 45 runs.
<h3>1. Narendra Modi stadium</h3>
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In the first place, we have the newly renovated <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/motera-stadium-in-ahmedabad-will-host-the-day-night-test-against-england-sourav-ganguly/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sardar Patel stadium</a>. The stadium now has a staggering capacity of 1,32,000. Before the renovation, the capacity of the stadium was 54000. The first-ever international match at this venue took place in the year 1983 between India and the West Indies. The ground has hosted 12 Tests, 23 ODIs, and 1 T20I thus far.
The highest total in Test cricket on this ground is 760/7 by Sri Lanka against India in the year 2009. The highest individual score in Tests in this ground also came in the same game when Mahela Jayawardene scored a splendid 275 against the hosts.
The highest team total in ODI cricket is 365/2 by South Africa against India in the year 2010. The highest individual score in ODI cricket on this ground is by Sourav Ganguly in the year 2000. The left-hander scored as sedate 152-ball 144 to help India beat Zimbabwe by 61 runs.
<h5>Note: All stats have been taken from Wikipedia, Howstat cricket and Cricinfo and have been updated as of 27th November 2020</h5>
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