Previously known as Motera Stadium due to the name of city name Motera where stadium is built, now named as Narendra Modi Stadium. Narendra Modi Stadium stands as an international cricket venue which is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. This stadium is Holding the title of the largest stadium in the world on the bank of Sabarmati River.
Narendra Modi Stadium can host an impressive capacity for crowd of 132,000-135000 audiences, making it a monumental venue for cricket lovers and grand events like World Cup. This stadium took area around 100 acres, which is actually a vast area for such a massive stadium.
The Narendra Modi Stadium made history by exceeding the capacity of the Melbourne Cricket Ground, which can host up to 90,000 spectators.
Narendra Modi Stadium Renovation Cost:
In October 2015, they decided to give the stadium a major makeover, even though some news called it a simple renovation. The whole project was supposed to cost around ₹700 crores, but it ended up being ₹800 crores. Originally, they aimed to finish the facelift by 2019, but it took until February 2020 to complete the revamp, as per Wiki.
This stadium was formerly known as Gujrat Stadium, later named Sardar Patel Stadium in tribute of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, former deputy Prime Minister. Narendra Modi Stadium was designed by Australian firm Populous Holdings, Inc.
ICC World Cup 2023 final match between India vs Australia, will be played in Narendra Modi Stadium on 19-11-2023.
General Details About Narendra Modi Stadium:
| Previous Names | 1.Motera Stadium, 2.Gujrat Stadium, 3.Sardar Patel Stadium |
| Field Size | 160 meter*140 meters |
| Capacity | 132000 Audiences |
| Location | Motera, Ahmedabad, Gujrat, India |
| Build by | Larsen & Turbo |
Do you know, Who designed Narendra Modi Stadium ?
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Pitch description of Narendra Modi Stadium:
The Motera Stadium has a slow wicket, meaning the pitch is not very fast. It used to be good for bowlers, but it has slowed down over time. Interestingly, only a few Test games played here have had a clear result.
View of Narendra Modi Stadium:
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