Things you should know before going to a cricket stadium for a match

Now that the Indian Premier League is back, people will start turning out in big numbers in cricket stadiums all around the country. The opening match between Chennai Super Kings and the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the largest stadium in the world was sold out in minutes.

Similarly, with the home and away league format back after three seasons, every IPL match is expected to be sold out. If you are going to a cricket stadium for the first time or if you want to have a memorable experience then you should know these things before going.

Choose the best seat

Cricket, especially a T20 game is such that as a fan you do not want to miss any ball. To have a perfect view of the game it is necessary to choose the best seat. There is no rule for choosing the best seat that works every time. The seating plan varies for every stadium. If you want to go to a cricket game you should know about the seating plan of the stadium. Since cricket is an outdoor sports weather can play a huge role in determining your seat. On sunny days or when rain is expected it is best to go for a seat that has a shade over it.

Your belongings

When going to a match you need to make sure what you take with you and what not. Something as simple and necessary as a coin is not allowed in most stadiums in our country. You might have to submit your coins to security before going to a cricket stadium. Security takes these things away from you as they can be used to injure players.

Wear a comfortable outfit

When going for an afternoon game in a place like Delhi, make sure to choose your outfit carefully as the temperatures can go very high. With people cheering for every six or four or a wicket you can likely feel the heat.

Basics of the game

If you are going to a cricket game you must know the basics of the game. In a game of let’s say IPL every ball has something to cheer for so knowing the basics can go a long way in making your time at a cricket stadium a memorable experience.

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