India played its first international Test match in December 1933, before gaining independence, against England at the Gymkhana Ground in Bombay. Since then, many new cricket grounds have emerged across the country. Today, India has 53 international cricket stadiums, which is 30 more than England, where cricket started.

The first One-Day International (ODI) in India took place at Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium in 1981, while Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium hosted the first Twenty20 International (T20I) in 2007.

Here’s a list of 26 stadiums that currently hold international cricket matches in India:

Sl. No	Name	City	Capacity	Test	ODIs	T20Is
1	Eden Gardens	Kolkata	68,000	42	33	11
2	M. A. Chidambaram Stadium	Chennai	50,000	34	28	2
3	Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium	New Delhi	41,000	34	30	6
4	Brabourne Stadium	Mumbai	20,000	18	9	1
5	Green Park Stadium	Kanpur	39,000	23	15	1
6	M. Chinnaswamy Stadium	Bengaluru	40,000	25	28	7
7	Wankhede Stadium	Mumbai	33,108	25	25	8
8	Barabati Stadium	Cuttack	45,000	2	19	3
9	Sawai Mansingh Stadium	Jaipur	23,185	1	19	1
10	Narendra Modi Stadium	Ahmedabad	110,000	15	28	7
11	Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium	Mohali	26,000	15	26	6
12	Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy International Cricket Stadium	Visakhapatnam	25,000	2	10	3
13	Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium	Hyderabad	55,000	5	10	3
14	Holkar Stadium	Indore	30,000	3	7	3
15	Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium	Nagpur	45,000	7	9	13
16	Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium	Pune	37,406	2	10	4
17	Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium	Rajkot	28,000	2	4	4
18	JSCA International Cricket Stadium	Ranchi	50,000	2	5	3
19	Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium	Dharamshala	23,000	1	9	11
20	Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground	Greater Noida	8,000	0	5	6
21	Assam Cricket Association Stadium	Guwahati	55,000	0	2	3
22	Greenfield International Stadium	Thiruvananthapuram	55,000	0	2	3
23	Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium	Dehradun	25,000	1	5	6
24	Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium	Lucknow	50,000	1	8	7
25	Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium	Raipur	65,000	0	1	0
26	DY Patil Stadium	Navi Mumbai	55,000	0	22	0

Eden Gardens – Kolkata

Eden Gardens, established in 1864, is home to the Kolkata Knight Riders, who have won the IPL twice. With a capacity of 68,000, it is the third-largest cricket stadium in the world and has hosted the highest number of ODIs in India. The stadium has witnessed several historic matches, including the 1983 World Cup final, making it a significant venue in cricket history.

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M. A. Chidambaram Stadium – Chennai

Commonly known as Chepauk Stadium, this venue has been the home of the Chennai Super Kings since the IPL started in 2007. Built in 1916, it is the second-oldest cricket stadium in India. The 50,000-capacity stadium is famous for India’s first Test win over England in 1952 and the second-ever Tied Test match against Australia.

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium – Bengaluru

Known for its vibrant atmosphere due to the Royal Challengers Bangalore’s passionate fan base, this stadium has a capacity of 40,000. It started hosting first-class matches in the 1972-73 season and became a Test venue in 1975. The stadium has seen remarkable performances, including Rohit Sharma’s 209 against Australia and Chris Gayle’s 175 in an IPL match.

Wankhede Stadium – Mumbai

Wankhede Stadium is famous for MS Dhoni’s iconic six that won India the World Cup in 2011. Home to the Mumbai Indians, it has hosted World Cup matches in 1987 and 1996. Legendary players like Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar have played here, contributing significantly to their career runs. This venue is also set to host one of the semi-finals for the 2023 World Cup.

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Narendra Modi Stadium – Gujarat

As the largest cricket stadium in the world, Narendra Modi Stadium is a new addition to India’s cricket venues. Opened in 2020 during former U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit, it hosted India’s first Day-night Test match and the final of the 2023 World Cup.

Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium – New Delhi

Also known as Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, this 41,000-capacity venue is home to the IPL team Delhi Capitals. It hosted its first Test match in 1948. Despite facing a ban in 2009 due to unsafe playing conditions, it returned to international cricket in 2011. Historic moments include Anil Kumble’s 10-wicket haul against Pakistan in 1999.

Green Park Stadium – Kanpur

Located in Uttar Pradesh, Green Park Stadium is known for its beautiful scenery near the Ganga River. With a capacity of 39,000, it has hosted several significant matches, including the 1989 Nehru Cup and the 1994-95 Wills World Series.

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