Narendra Modi Stadium

Narendra Modi Stadium
Interior of the stadium
Map
Full nameNarendra Modi Stadium
Former names
  • Sardar Patel Stadium
  • Motera Cricket Stadium
AddressSardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave, Motera,
Ahmedabad,
India
LocationAhmedabad, Gujarat, India
Coordinates23°05′29″N 72°35′50″E / 23.09139°N 72.59722°E / 23.09139; 72.59722
Elevation84 m
Public transitBus interchange Narendra Modi Stadium
Metro interchange Motera Stadium Red Line
Parking13000[3][a]
OwnerGujarat Cricket Association
OperatorGujarat Cricket Association
Executive suites76
Capacity132,000[8][9] [b][7] (2020–present)[10]
  • 54,000 (2006–2015)[11][12]
  • 49,000 (1982–2006)
Record attendance101,566[13]
(2022 IPL Final)
Field size160 metres (180 yd) x 140 metres (150 yd)[14]
Field shapeOval[2]
Acreage63 acres (25 ha)[4]
SurfaceBermuda grass[2]
Scoreboardyes
Construction
Broke ground
  • 1983
  • 2016
BuiltSeptember 2015 – February 2020[1]
12 November 1983 (formerly)
Opened24 February 2020[1]
12 November 1983 (formerly)
ClosedSeptember 2015 (formerly)
DemolishedSeptember 2015 (formerly)[2]
Construction cost₹800 crore (US$96 million) (New stadium 2015-2020)[5]
Architect
BuilderLarsen and Toubro[7]
Structural engineerWalter P Moore Engineers and Consultants
Main contractorsLarsen and Toubro[2]
Tenants
Gujarat cricket team (1983–present)
India cricket team (1983–present)
Gujarat women's cricket team
India women's national cricket team (2011–present)
Gujarat Titans (2022–present)
Rajasthan Royals (2010–2014)
Website
GCA official website
Ground information
LocationMotera, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
OperatorGujarat Cricket Association
End names
Adani Pavilion End
Jio End
International information
First Test12–16 November 1983:
 India v  West Indies
Last Test9–13 March 2023:
 India v  Australia
First ODI5 October 1985:
 India v  Australia
Last ODI19 November 2023:
 India v  Australia
First T20I28 December 2012:
 India v  Pakistan
Last T20I1 February 2023:
 India v  New Zealand
First WODI12 March 2012:
 India v  Australia
Last WODI29 October 2024:
 India v  New Zealand
First WT20I22 January 2011:
 India v  West Indies
Last WT20I24 January 2011:
 India v  West Indies
As of 29 October 2024
Source: Cricinfo

The Narendra Modi Stadium is an international cricket stadium located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, a state in west India. With a seating capacity of 132,000, it is the world's largest stadium.[15] The stadium, owned by the Gujarat Cricket Association, hosts both domestic and international cricket matches.[3][16] It is recognized as one of world's premier cricket venues.[17] The stadium has hosted several high-profile matches, such as the 2023 One Day International World Cup final.[18] It is named after the 14th Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.

The Narendra Modi Stadium replaced the Sardar Patel Stadium,[2] which used to host domestic and international cricket in the city until its demolition in 2015. Sardar Patel Stadium was one of the most prominent cricket venues, having hosting matches during the 1987, 1996, and 2011 ICC World Cups.[19][20][21] In 2014, it was decided that a new stadium should be built on the same plot.[22] The new stadium, originally named Motera Stadium, was designed by Australia's design firm Populous and built by Larsen and Toubro. It took 5 years to build, at an estimated cost of ₹800 crore (US$96 million). Once completed, the new arena replaced the Melbourne Cricket Ground as the world's largest cricket stadium. The stadium has 4 dressing rooms, 11 center pitches, and 2 practice grounds. The practice grounds can additionally serve as venues for domestic matches.[19][2][23][24]

The new stadium was first opened to the public in 2020 amid the Namaste Trump event and the COVID-19 pandemic.[25] In February 2021, the stadium was renamed Narendra Modi Stadium in honor of the Indian prime minister at the time, Narendra Modi. The prime minister had previously served as chief minister of Gujarat (2001–2014) as well as president of the GCA (2009-2014).[26] In 2021, the stadium was inaugurated with Indian President Ram Nath Kovind presiding over the event.[25]

On 24 February 2021, the stadium hosted its first Test match, when home side India played against England. It was also its first day-night test game.[27][23] On 29 September 2022, the opening ceremony of the 2022 National Games of India was held in the stadium.[28][29]

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