Narendra Modi Stadium is owned by the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA). It is a venue for Test, ODI, T20I, and Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket matches and the home venue for IPL team Gujrat Titans. The stadium is formerly known as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Cricket Stadium, and it is located inside Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel sports enclave in Ahmedabad, India.
The Stadium was inaugurated in 1983. It has become the regular venue for international matches. The stadium was closed in 2015 and opened again in 2020 after a complete rebuild. On 24 February 2021, the stadium was renamed after the name of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi.
Facts About Narendra Modi Stadium
You will learn the details here about the facts and pitch report of the stadium.
Area
The Stadium is the best cricket venue in India. The redesigned stadium spread over 63 acres of land. It contains 76 corporate boxes holding 25 people each, four dressing rooms, and a 55-room clubhouse. The stadium has three entry points, and a metro line passes from one of the entry points.
Capacity
Redesigned Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Cricket Stadium, currently named Narendra Modi Stadium, has a 1,32,000 seating capacity and has become the world’s largest cricket stadium.
Pitch Report
The Pitch lost its spice over time. It was considered a bowlers-friendly venue at the start, But now very few test matches end with a conclusion.
Most test matches end with no result due to slow wickets.
IPL Records and Stats
You will know about the records here in detail.
Highest total at the Narendra Modi Stadium in the IPL:
| Team | Total | Opponent | Year |
| RR | 201 | DD | 2014 |
| RR | 191 | KXIP | 2015 |
| KXIP | 191 | RR | 2015 |
| MI | 178 | RR | 2014 |
| RR | 177 | CSK | 2010 |
Best Bowling Record at Narendra Modi Stadium:
| Bowler Name | Record | Opponent | Year |
| B Kumar | 4 for 14 | RR | 2014 |
| SR Watson | 3 for 13 | SRH | 2014 |
| SR Watson | 3 for 21 | KKR | 2014 |
| SW Tait | 3 for 21 | DC | 2015 |
| MA Starc | 3 for 22 | RR | 2010 |
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IPL 2024 Upcoming Matches at Narendra Modi Stadium:
IPL 2024 Upcoming matches at the Stadium are listed below.
| Date | Teams | Time (IST) |
| April 26, Mon | Punjab Kings VS Kolkata Knight Riders | 7:30 PM |
| April 27, Tue | Delhi Capitals VS Royal Challengers Bangalore | 7:30 PM |
| April 29, Thu | Delhi Capitals VS Kolkata Knight Riders | 7:30 PM |
| April 30, Fri | Punjab Kings VS Royal Challengers Bangalore | 7:30 PM |
| May 2, Sun | Punjab Kings VS Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM |
| May 3, Mon | Kolkata Knight Riders VS Royal Challengers Bangalore | 7:30 PM |
| May 6, Thu | Royal Challengers Bangalore VS Punjab Kings | 7:30 PM |
| May 8, Sat | Kolkata Knight Riders VS Delhi Capitals | 3:30 PM |
| May 25, Tue | Qualifier 1 | 7:30 PM |
| May 26, Wed | Eliminator | 7:30 PM |
| May 28, Fri | Qualifier 2 | 7:30 PM |
| May 30, Sun | FINAL | 7:30 PM |
FAQs:
Is Narendra Modi Stadium a batting pitch?
The pitch was considered a bowling-friendly pitch at the start, but with time, the Pitch lost its spice. It is a slow wicket venue.
Which is the biggest cricket stadium in India?
Narendra Modi Stadium, also known as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Cricket Stadium, is a premium quality stadium in India and has become the biggest cricket stadium in India and the world. It has a 132000 seating capacity spread over 63 acres, with a linked metro station.