The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Complex in Ahmedabad is home to the Narendra Modi Stadium, formerly known as the “Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium,” which is the largest cricket stadium in the world.
Some of the most memorable moments in Indian cricket history have taken place at the stadium, which has hosted numerous Tests, ODIs, T20Is, and World Cup matches.
History
Sardar Patel Stadium was renamed Narendra Modi Stadium and is a cricket stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. With a 132,000-seat capacity, it is the biggest cricket stadium in the world.
The stadium was initially constructed in 1982 and is named after Indian politician and one of the country’s founding fathers, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Over the years, the stadium has played host to many significant cricket matches, including the 1987 and 1996 Cricket World Cup games.
The Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) made the decision to rebuild the stadium as a top-notch facility in 2015. Narendra Modi, who was also the Gujarat Chief Minister at the time and served as the GCA’s then-president, oversaw the project. Populous, a well-known architecture firm that has designed numerous sports venues around the world, created the new stadium.
The new stadium’s construction, which cost about $100 million, started in 2016 and was finished in 2020. In February 2021, the venue was renamed Narendra Modi Stadium in honour of Narendra Modi, who had taken office as India’s Prime Minister in 2014.
In February 2021, when India took on England in a Twenty20 International match, the stadium played host to its first international cricket match. Since then, it has played host to a number of significant cricket matches, including the 2021 Indian Premier League championship game and the third Test match of the series between England and India in February. Additionally, the stadium will host a number of games during the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Records
Sardar Patel Stadium was renamed Narendra Modi Stadium and is a cricket stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It is one of the newest cricket stadiums in the world, and in its short history, it has already broken a few records. Here are a few documents related to the Narendra Modi Stadium:
- The Narendra Modi Stadium is the largest cricket stadium in the world according to seating capacity, with a capacity of 132,000 spectators.
- World’s most expensive cricket stadium: The stadium’s construction cost, which was around $100 million, made it the most expensive cricket stadium ever built.
- Hosted the most matches in a single location during the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season with 11 matches at the Narendra Modi Stadium, which is the most matches ever hosted by a single location.
- The third Test match between India and England, which was played at Narendra Modi Stadium in February 2021, finished in just two days, making it the shortest Test match in history in terms of the quantity of balls bowled.
- The highest run-chase in a T20I match was held at Narendra Modi Stadium in March 2021 when India defeated England in a T20I match by successfully chasing down a target of 225 runs.
- The first match of the World Test Championship final was held here: In June 2021, India and New Zealand played in the World Test Championship final at Narendra Modi Stadium.
IPL Records
The Indian Premier League (IPL), one of the most well-known T20 cricket leagues in the world, has played several matches at Narendra Modi Stadium, formerly known as Sardar Patel Stadium. The following are a few IPL records involving the Narendra Modi Stadium:
- IPL team record: Royal Challengers Bangalore’s 240/3 against Punjab Kings in April 2021.
- Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore) scored the highest individual score in the IPL, 132*, against the Delhi Daredevils in May 2012.
- A player with 437 runs in the IPL’s Narendra Modi Stadium: AB de Villiers (Royal Challengers Bangalore).
- Sandeep Sharma has taken 18 wickets in the IPL at Narendra Modi Stadium, which is the most by a player (Sunrisers Hyderabad).
- The Rajasthan Royals’ 206/3 run chase against Kings XI Punjab in April 2019 was the IPL’s highest-scoring run chase.
- Royal Challengers Bangalore’s 49 against Kolkata Knight Riders in April 2017 was the lowest team total in the IPL.
- The IPL team with the most sixes in an inning was Royal Challengers Bangalore, who faced Punjab Kings in April 2021 and hit 18 sixes.
- IPL record partnership: Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers (Royal Challengers Bangalore) scored 229 runs against the Gujarat Lions in May 2016.
- The IPL’s quickest fifty was scored in May 2014 by Kolkata Knight Riders’ Yusuf Pathan against Sunrisers Hyderabad in just 17 balls.
- Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore) scored the IPL’s quickest century against Pune Warriors in India in April 2013 after only 30 balls.
Among the notable IPL records linked to Narendra Modi Stadium, these are just a few.
Pitch Report
Generally speaking, the Narendra Modi Stadium pitch is a batting-friendly surface with true bounce and good carry, meaning that the ball comes onto the bat nicely and provides for good scoring opportunities. As the game goes on, the pitch may, however, also be of some help to the spinners, who will benefit from the good turn and bounce.
Narendra Modi Stadium games have historically featured high-scoring contests with teams frequently posting high totals. However, the field has also been known to produce some thrilling bat-and-ball matches, with the pitch also helping the bowlers.
It’s important to remember that the pitch conditions can change throughout a game depending on a number of variables, including the weather. Teams must therefore be flexible and modify their strategies as necessary.
Statistics
Test
| Total matches | 14 |
| Matches won batting first | 4 |
| Matches won bowling first | 4 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 338 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 337 |
| Average 3rd Inns scores | 236 |
| Average 4th Inns scores | 147 |
| Highest total recorded | 760/7 (202.4 Ov) by SL vs IND\ |
| Lowest total recorded | 76/10 (20 Ov) by IND vs RSA |
ODI
| Total matches | 28 |
| Matches won batting first | 16 |
| Matches won bowling first | 12 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 235 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 203 |
| Highest total recorded | 365/2 (50 Ov) by RSA vs IND |
| Lowest total recorded | 85/10 (30.1 Ov) by ZIM vs WI |
| Highest score chased | 325/5 (47.4 Ov) by IND vs WI |
| Lowest score defended | 196/10 (48.3 Ov) by WI vs IND |
T20
| Total matches | 10 |
| Matches won batting first | 6 |
| Matches won bowling first | 4 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 160 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 137 |
| Highest total recorded | 234/4 (20 Ov) by IND vs NZ |
| Lowest total recorded | 66/10 (12.1 Ov) by NZ vs IND |
| Highest score chased | 166/3 (17.5 Ov) by IND vs ENG |
| Lowest score defended | 107/7 (20 Ov) by WIW vs INDW |
One of India’s most famous cricket grounds, Narendra Modi Stadium, formerly Sardar Patel Stadium, has played host to a number of significant games over the years. The most notable games held at the stadium include the following:
- The semi-final match between India and England during the 1987 World Cup was held at the Sardar Patel Stadium. India defeated Australia by 35 runs to advance to the championship game.
- The stadium also served as the site of the 1996 World Cup quarterfinal contest between India and Pakistan. India advanced to the semifinals by winning the match by a score of 39 runs.
- The stadium served as the setting for the 2011 World Cup quarterfinal game between Australia and India. India triumphed by a margin of five wickets and went on to win the competition.
- England vs India, third Test, 2021: A Test match between India and England was played at the stadium’s first international game following renovations in February 2021. The stadium was named after the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, and it was also the first match in which India won by a margin of 10 wickets.
- IPL games: The Gujarat Lions and the current franchise, the Rajasthan Royals, have both played their home games at the Narendra Modi Stadium on a regular basis. The stadium also served as the venue for the IPL 2020 final, where the Mumbai Indians won their fifth championship.
Just a few of the important games that have taken place at the Narendra Modi Stadium are listed above. The stadium is positioned to thrive thanks to its cutting-edge amenities and first-rate infrastructure.
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