About | Details |
|---|---|
Also known as | Motera Stadium |
Named After | Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi |
Capacity | 132000 |
End Names | Adani Pavilion End, Jio End |
Flood Lights | Yes |
Home Teams | Gujarat State team, Gujarat Titans and Indian National Team |
Pitch | Bermuda Grass |
Narendra Modi Stadium, also known as the Motera Stadium, is the biggest in the world with 132000 in capacity. Located in Gujarat, India, the stadium was re-established in 2020. This iconic venue was renamed after India’s current Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, and stands as a modern marvel in global sports infrastructure.
The two ends of this stadium are the Adani Pavilion end and the Jio End. Floodlights were installed in 2020, making it a suitable venue for hosting limited overs day-night matches. The Stadium serves as the host for the Gujarat State team, Gujarat Titans, and the Indian National team across the formats
The nature of this stadium usually supports the batters in the limited overs, but when it comes to the red-ball format, the surface supports spin, making it a competitive surface for both batter and bowlers. In 2023, the stadium gained worldwide attention by hosting the ICC Cricket World Cup Final, further cementing its status as one of the most prestigious cricket venues globally.
Narendra Modi Stadium Test Records and Stats
The stadium has hosted 15 Test matches. The highest total in this stadium was recorded by visiting Sri Lanka scored 760/7 against India in 2009. Meanwhile, the visiting Proteas team bowled out India for 76 runs, which is the lowest recorded test score in this venue
Former Indian Skipper Rahul Dravid has scored the most runs in this venue - 771 runs in 7 matches, while leg-spinner Anil Kumble has the most wickets in this venue, 36 scalps to his name in 7 matches.
Rahul Dravid also has the highest individual score - 222 runs in this venue, while former India captain Kapil Dev has the best record of 9 wickets for 31 runs.
Marrara Cricket Ground ODI Records and Stats
The stadium has hosted 37 ODI matches and has witnessed several heartbreaking moments, including India losing at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 finals against Australia. The highest ODI total at this ground was set by South Africa, scoring 365/2 runs against the hosts India in 2010. The lowest recorded total in ODIs at this venue was by Zimbabwe getting all out for 85 runs against the West Indies in 2008.
Indian opening batsman Rohit Sharma has scored the highest runs in this venue - 355 runs, while legendary Indian all-rounder Kapil Dev has the most wickets in this venue, scalps to his name.
Power hitter Chris Gayle has the highest individual score - 140 against India, while Indian right-arm seamer Prasidh Krishan has recorded the best figures of 4 wickets for 11 runs in this venue against the West Indies in 2022.
Marrara Cricket Ground T20I Records and Stats
Edgbaston has hosted around 10 T20I matches and has seen nail-biting encounters over the years. The highest T20I total was set by India, scoring 234/4 against New Zealand in 2023, while the lowest total in this format was recorded by New Zealand in the same match, scoring 60/10 against India in this venue.
The most runs at this stadium were scored by former Indian skipper Virat Kohli, who made 258 runs in 6 matches, while right-arm pacer Shardul Thakur has taken the most wickets here with 8 dismissals in this venue.
The highest individual T20I score at the venue was by Shubman Gill, who scored 126 off 63 balls against New Zealand in 2024, while Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has the figures at this ground with 4 for 16 against New Zealand in 2023.
How to reach Narendra Modi Stadium?
Narendra Modi Stadium Location
The stadium is quite easily accessible:
📍 Address: Stadium Road, Motera, Ahmedabad, Gujarat – 380005
🚇 Nearest Metro Station: Motera Stadium (Red Line) – 5 min walk
🚆 Nearest Railway Station: Sabarmati Junction – 10 min by cab/auto
🚌 Nearest Bus Stops: Gujarat Stadium & Motera Cross Road - 5 min walk
