The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is all set to host the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023 in India. This is for the first time that India is hosting the marquee tournament on its own. In the past, India has hosted the marquee tournament.
The fixtures list for the upcoming ICC ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 in India has been released along with the 10 venues for the marquee tournament that will take place across 46 days later this year.
ICC World Cup Schedule 2023- Tournament Venues:
- There will be a total of 10 venues – Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Dharamsala, Delhi, Chennai, Lucknow, Pune, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Kolkata.
- Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram in addition to Hyderabad will host the warm-up matches from 29 September to 3 October.
Here, in this article, we bring you 5 most beautiful cricket stadiums in India where ODI World Cup 2023 matches will take place:
1. Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad:
Narendra Modi Stadium is the world’s biggest cricket stadium, which can seat up to 132,000 spectators. The world’s largest cricket stadium has a unique seating arrangement with four dressing rooms and a clubhouse. This stadium boasts world-class facilities that enhance the overall sporting experience for players and spectators alike. The stadium offers state-of-the-art dressing rooms, practice facilities, media centers, and broadcasting infrastructure, ensuring that it can host international matches of the highest caliber. The stadium has already witnessed several historic cricketing moments in its relatively short existence.
2. Eden Gardens, Kolkata:
Eden Gardens is one of the gems of cricket that is absolutely loved by the fans. The stadium bears the long story of cricket and its growth in India. The first very Test match that took place in Eden Gardens was in 1934. The ground has seen everything from historic moments to violence by fans.
3. Wankhede Stadium:
Wankhede Stadium holds a special place in the hearts of every Indian cricket fan. Who can forget the iconic winning six from MS Dhoni at this iconic stadium that helped the Indian cricket team to lift the ODI World Cup trophy in 2011 after 28 years? The stadium has a seaside location, which has been known to be helpful to spinners, as it has red soil.
4. M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru:
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, which is the home ground to one of the most loved and popular IPL teams — Royal Challengers Bangalore, has played an instrumental role in the growth of Indian players. This stadium is in use since 1969. It gained test status in 1974-75 and saw the debut of one of the greatest batsmen of all time, Viv Richards. The seating capacity of the stadium is 40,000 and it has hosted some unforgettable games in its 50+ years.
5. MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai:
Established in 1916, the MA Chidambaram Stadium has been in use for over a century. This beautiful stadium of Chennai saw its first Test match in 1933-34. The grounds have also seen India’s first test win in 1951-52 when they beat England by 8 runs and an innings to spare. Sunil Gavaskar’s 30th test century also came on this stadium. MA Chidambaram Stadium is also the home ground to MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings. It has a seating capacity of 38,000 fans.
