ten biggest Cricket Stadiums in India

Currently the list of largest cricket stadiums in India is ruled by Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Mumbai, the financial capital of India also has a mention in the list; with few and far mentions of some other metro cities.
DY Patil stadium in Navi Mumbai, Pune International stadium, and the Raipur International Cricket stadium are the new entrants in the list.
Also, there is news that the world's largest cricket stadium will come up at a village near Chennai. The new stadium will have a seating capacity more than the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Plans are to build a stadium to house 1 lakh viewers.
Below is the list of Top 10 largest cricket stadiums of India.

10) Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur - 45,000

VCA Grounds in the city of Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.

The stadium is a newly built modern stadium located at the outskirts of Nagpur approximately 15 km in Jamtha. Facilities are at par with some of the best stadiums of India. In a welcome note the first ever match hosted by this stadium which was between Australia and India; India won that match with 172 runs.
Capacity : - 45,000
Establishment : - 2008
Home for : - Vidarbha Cricket Team & Central Zone Cricket Team

9) M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai - 50,000

A view from the stands of the Chidambaram Stadium

Commonly known as the Chepauk stadium, and the first test match was played between India and England in 1934 in this stadium. A major renovation was undertaken in 2010 in order to host the cricket world cup 2011 matches.
Capacity : - 50,000
Establishment : - 1916
Home for : - Tamil Nadu cricket team & Chennai Super Kings

8) Municipal Corporation Stadium, Kozhikode - 53,000

An artist's depiction of proceedings at the Municipal Corporation Stadium

Though mostly used for holding football matches, it's occasionally a venue for cricket matches. International cricket matches have also taken place here.
Capacity : - 53,000
Establishment : - 1977
Home for : - Viva Kerala Football club

7) Sardar Patel Stadium, Gujarat - 54,000

Iron Bull at the entrance at Sardar Patel Stadium

The largest stadium of Gujarat which is located at Motera, Ahmedabad. Commonly known as Motera stadium and has witnessed some of the great cricket matches in its history. Some mind-boggling records include the completion of 10,000 runs by Sunil Gavaskar, and Sachin Tendulkar completed 20 years of international cricket at this ground.
Capacity : - 54,000
Establishment : - 1982
Home for : - Gujarat cricket team

6) MCA Pune International Cricket Centre, Pune - 55,000

MCA Pune International Cricket Centre

This stadium is the headquarters of Maharashtra cricket association. The state-of-the-art stadium is the new attraction for cricketers from all over India.
Capacity : - 55,000
Establishment : - 2011
Home for : - Sahara Pune Warriors & Maharashtra cricket team

5) Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad - 55,000

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium,Hyderabad

The Rajiv Gandhi Cricket stadium has a rather very bizarre record to its name being that the home team has never won a match over here. As of writing, the stadium has hosted three ODI's and a test match in which India lost all the three ODI's and the test match was drawn.
Capacity : - 55,000
Establishment : - 2004
Home for : - Hyderabad cricket team & Deccan Chargers

4) Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi - 60,000

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi

The fourth largest stadium in India. Though, originally created to host football matches, is now a venue for International as well as domestic cricket matches.
Capacity : - 60,000
Establishment : - 1982 Renovated : - 2010
Home for : - Kerela Cricket Team & Kochi Tuskers Kerala

3) DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai - 60,000

The posh looking DY Patil Stadium

Recent addition to the number of cricket grounds in India. The stadium is designed at par with the best stadiums of the world.
Capacity : - 60,000
Establishment : - 2008
Home for : - Pune Warriors India

2) Raipur International Cricket Stadium, Chhattisgarh - 65,000

Raipur International Cricket Stadium at Chhattisgarh

The second largest stadium of India is at one of the youngest states - Chhattisgarh. The first international cricket match here was played between Canada and the State cricket team on 21^st November, 2010.
Capacity : - 65,000
Establishment : - 2008
Home for : - Chhattisgarh State Cricket Team

1) Eden Gardens, Kolkata - 90,000

Eden Gardens

One of the oldest and the biggest stadium in India. The stadium is known for notoriety of the crowds. Foreign players are usually at the receiving end from the spectators, though of late, the incidents have decreased. But every player has a hidden wish to play in front of the packed Eden gardens.
There is also a famous saying which goes like this, "A cricketer's career is incomplete, till he plays in front of a packed Eden gardens".
Capacity : - 60,000 (Before renovation it was 90,000)
Establishment : - 1865
Home for : - Bengal cricket team & Kolkata Knight Riders

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