Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad — World's Largest Cricket Ground
Learn about the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the world's largest cricket ground with a capacity of 132,000, and host of the 2023 ODI World Cup final.
The World's Largest Cricket Stadium
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is the world's largest cricket stadium with a capacity of 132,000 — surpassing even the MCG. Formerly known as the Sardar Patel Stadium, it was extensively redeveloped and reopened in 2020 with a new name and vastly expanded facilities. It stands as the pinnacle of cricket stadium infrastructure globally.
2023 ODI World Cup Final
The stadium hosted the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup final between India and Australia. Despite India having been unbeaten throughout the tournament, Australia won the final comprehensively by 6 wickets to claim their sixth World Cup title. The match drew a capacity crowd and a global television audience of hundreds of millions.
Night Test Cricket Debut
The stadium hosted India's first-ever day-night Test match under floodlights, with the pink ball replacing the traditional red ball. The occasion drew significant interest as India hosted Bangladesh for the historic day-night Test, demonstrating the stadium's technical capabilities for all formats.
Gujarat Cricket and Facilities
The Narendra Modi Stadium is the home of the Gujarat Cricket Association and the Gujarat Titans in the IPL. The redeveloped venue includes all modern cricket infrastructure — multiple practice pitches, hospitality zones, and media facilities that rank among the finest in the world.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capacity of the Narendra Modi Stadium?
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has a capacity of 132,000, making it the world's largest cricket stadium.
What was the Narendra Modi Stadium previously called?
It was previously known as the Sardar Patel Stadium before being renamed in 2020 following its major redevelopment.