India played its first international Test match in December 1933, before gaining independence, against England at the Gymkhana Ground in Bombay. Since then, many new cricket grounds have emerged across the country. Today, India has 53 international cricket stadiums, which is 30 more than England, where cricket started.
The first One-Day International (ODI) in India took place at Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium in 1981, while Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium hosted the first Twenty20 International (T20I) in 2007.
Here’s a list of 26 stadiums that currently hold international cricket matches in India:
| Sl. No | Name | City | Capacity | Test | ODIs | T20Is |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eden Gardens | Kolkata | 68,000 | 42 | 33 | 11 |
| 2 | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium | Chennai | 50,000 | 34 | 28 | 2 |
| 3 | Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium | New Delhi | 41,000 | 34 | 30 | 6 |
| 4 | Brabourne Stadium | Mumbai | 20,000 | 18 | 9 | 1 |
| 5 | Green Park Stadium | Kanpur | 39,000 | 23 | 15 | 1 |
| 6 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | Bengaluru | 40,000 | 25 | 28 | 7 |
| 7 | Wankhede Stadium | Mumbai | 33,108 | 25 | 25 | 8 |
| 8 | Barabati Stadium | Cuttack | 45,000 | 2 | 19 | 3 |
| 9 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium | Jaipur | 23,185 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| 10 | Narendra Modi Stadium | Ahmedabad | 110,000 | 15 | 28 | 7 |
| 11 | Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium | Mohali | 26,000 | 15 | 26 | 6 |
| 12 | Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy International Cricket Stadium | Visakhapatnam | 25,000 | 2 | 10 | 3 |
| 13 | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium | Hyderabad | 55,000 | 5 | 10 | 3 |
| 14 | Holkar Stadium | Indore | 30,000 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| 15 | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium | Nagpur | 45,000 | 7 | 9 | 13 |
| 16 | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium | Pune | 37,406 | 2 | 10 | 4 |
| 17 | Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium | Rajkot | 28,000 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| 18 | JSCA International Cricket Stadium | Ranchi | 50,000 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium | Dharamshala | 23,000 | 1 | 9 | 11 |
| 20 | Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground | Greater Noida | 8,000 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| 21 | Assam Cricket Association Stadium | Guwahati | 55,000 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 22 | Greenfield International Stadium | Thiruvananthapuram | 55,000 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 23 | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium | Dehradun | 25,000 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 24 | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium | Lucknow | 50,000 | 1 | 8 | 7 |
| 25 | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium | Raipur | 65,000 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | DY Patil Stadium | Navi Mumbai | 55,000 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
Eden Gardens – Kolkata
Eden Gardens, established in 1864, is home to the Kolkata Knight Riders, who have won the IPL twice. With a capacity of 68,000, it is the third-largest cricket stadium in the world and has hosted the highest number of ODIs in India. The stadium has witnessed several historic matches, including the 1983 World Cup final, making it a significant venue in cricket history.
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M. A. Chidambaram Stadium – Chennai
Commonly known as Chepauk Stadium, this venue has been the home of the Chennai Super Kings since the IPL started in 2007. Built in 1916, it is the second-oldest cricket stadium in India. The 50,000-capacity stadium is famous for India’s first Test win over England in 1952 and the second-ever Tied Test match against Australia.
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium – Bengaluru
Known for its vibrant atmosphere due to the Royal Challengers Bangalore’s passionate fan base, this stadium has a capacity of 40,000. It started hosting first-class matches in the 1972-73 season and became a Test venue in 1975. The stadium has seen remarkable performances, including Rohit Sharma’s 209 against Australia and Chris Gayle’s 175 in an IPL match.
Wankhede Stadium – Mumbai
Wankhede Stadium is famous for MS Dhoni’s iconic six that won India the World Cup in 2011. Home to the Mumbai Indians, it has hosted World Cup matches in 1987 and 1996. Legendary players like Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar have played here, contributing significantly to their career runs. This venue is also set to host one of the semi-finals for the 2023 World Cup.
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Narendra Modi Stadium – Gujarat
As the largest cricket stadium in the world, Narendra Modi Stadium is a new addition to India’s cricket venues. Opened in 2020 during former U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit, it hosted India’s first Day-night Test match and the final of the 2023 World Cup.
Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium – New Delhi
Also known as Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, this 41,000-capacity venue is home to the IPL team Delhi Capitals. It hosted its first Test match in 1948. Despite facing a ban in 2009 due to unsafe playing conditions, it returned to international cricket in 2011. Historic moments include Anil Kumble’s 10-wicket haul against Pakistan in 1999.
Green Park Stadium – Kanpur
Located in Uttar Pradesh, Green Park Stadium is known for its beautiful scenery near the Ganga River. With a capacity of 39,000, it has hosted several significant matches, including the 1989 Nehru Cup and the 1994-95 Wills World Series.
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