Narendra Modi Stadium
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Established
1983 (42 years old)
Capacity
132,000
Build Cost
US$110 million
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Country
India
Location
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Timezone
UTC +05:30 India Standard Time (IST)
Coordinates
23.091389, 72.597222
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The Narendra Modi Stadium is an international cricket stadium located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, a state in western India. With a capacity of 132,000 (total), 114,600 (seated) it is the world's largest stadium. The stadium, owned by the Gujarat Cricket Association, hosts both domestic and international cricket matches. It is recognized as one of the world's premier cricket venues. The stadium has hosted several high-profile matches, such as the 2023 One Day International World Cup final. It is named after the 14th Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.
This stadium replaced the Sardar Patel Stadium which used to host domestic and international cricket in the city until its demolition in 2015. Sardar Patel Stadium hosted matches during the 1987, 1996, and 2011 ICC World Cups. In 2014, it was decided that a new stadium should be built on the same plot. The new stadium, originally named Motera Stadium, was designed by Populous design firm and built by Larsen and Toubro. It took five years to build, at an estimated cost of ₹800 crore (US$95 million). After completion, the new arena replaced the Melbourne Cricket Ground as the world's largest cricket stadium. The stadium has four dressing rooms, 11 center pitches, and two practice grounds. The practice grounds can additionally serve as venues for domestic matches.
The new stadium was first opened to the public in 2020 amid the Namaste Trump event. 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). In 2021, the stadium was inaugurated with Indian President Ram Nath Kovind presiding over the event.
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. On 29 September 2022, the opening ceremony of the 2022 National Games of India was held in the stadium.
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