Narendra Modi Stadium 

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Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Venue Profile

Narendra Modi Stadium

Sardar Patel Stadium  ·  Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

1983
Established
1,32,000
Capacity
1,01,566
Record Attendance
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Pitch Type
Dry, Dusty Track · Black Soil
Hard, true surface that assists spinners from day two onwards. Low, slow bounce under lights in the evening. High-scoring in T20s; attrition-heavy in Tests.
Spin Friendly Low Bounce High Scoring T20 Dew Factor
Full Name
Narendra Modi Stadium
Popular Name
Motera Stadium
Highest Capacity Recorded
1,01,566 — India vs Pakistan, 2023 ODI World Cup
Managed By
Gujarat Cricket Association
Purpose
International Cricket (Tests, ODIs, T20Is) & IPL
First Matches at This Venue
TEST
India vs West Indies
12–16 November 1983
ODI
India vs Australia
5 October 1984
T20I
India vs England
12 March 2021
IPL
Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants
28 March 2022 · IPL 2022 Inaugural
Narendra Modi Stadium Records
183
Avg 1st Innings
8.9
Run Rate
52%
Bat First Wins
48%
Chase Wins
Toss winners choose to…
Bat — 27%
Field — 73%
Bat First Win %
52%
Chase Win %
48%
🏏 Most Runs
1
SG
Shubman Gill1310
2
SS
Sai Sudharsan1187
3
JB
Jos Buttler601
4
AR
Ajinkya Rahane336
5
DM
David Miller308
Most Wickets
1
MS
Mohit Sharma29
2
RK
Rashid Khan29
3
PK
Prasidh Krishna25
4
KR
Kagiso Rabada22
5
MS
Mohammed Shami20
178
Avg 1st Innings
8.4
Run Rate
55%
Bat First Wins
45%
Chase Wins
Toss winners choose to…
Bat — 50%
Field — 50%
Bat First Win %
55%
Chase Win %
45%
🏏 Most Runs
1
VK
Virat Kohli258
2
HP
Hardik Pandya245
3
AM
Aiden Markram242
4
QDK
Quinton De Kock222
5
JB
Jos Buttler172
Most Wickets
1
LN
Lungi Ngidi11
2
MJ
Marco Jansen11
3
JB
Jasprit Bumrah10
4
HP
Hardik Pandya10
5
VC
Varun Chakaravarthy9
240
Avg 1st Innings
5.4
Run Rate
60%
Bat First Wins
40%
Chase Wins
Toss winners choose to…
Bat — 63%
Field — 37%
Bat First Win %
60%
Chase Win %
40%
🏏 Most Runs
1
RG
Rohit Sharma355
2
RD
Rahul Dravid342
3
CG
Chris Gayle316
4
VK
Virat Kohli298
5
SI
Shreyas Iyer215
Most Wickets
1
KD
Kapil Dev10
2
PK
Prasidh Krishna9
3
MS
Mohammed Siraj8
4
LM
Lasith Malinga7
5
CG
Chris Gayle6
335
Avg 1st Innings
3.6
Run Rate
57%
Bat First Wins
29%
Chase Wins
Toss winners choose to…
Bat — 70%
Field — 30%
Bat First Win %
57%
Chase Win %
29%
🏏 Most Runs
1
RD
Rahul Dravid771
2
ST
Sachin Tendulkar642
3
VV
VVS Laxman574
4
VS
Virender Sehwag492
5
SG
Sourav Ganguly411
Most Wickets
1
AK
Anil Kumble36
2
HS
Harbhajan Singh29
3
RA
Ravichandran Ashwin26
4
AP
Axar Patel22
5
KD
Kapil Dev14
🏏 Highest Successful Chase View all
KKR vs Gujarat Titans
IPL 2023
205
South Africa vs New Zealand
T20I · February 2026
176
India vs West Indies
ODI · November 2002
325
🛡️ Lowest Total Defended View all
Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans
IPL 2023
130
India vs Australia
ODI · 1986
193
India vs England
T20I · March 2021
185
About the Stadium

Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera, Ahmedabad, is the world’s largest cricket stadium by seating capacity, holding 1,32,000 spectators. Originally built in 1983 as the Sardar Patel Stadium and extensively rebuilt by 2020, the venue is managed by the Gujarat Cricket Association. It has hosted landmark fixtures including the historic India–England Test series in 2021 and the blockbuster India vs Pakistan 2023 ODI World Cup match. Home to Gujarat Titans in the IPL, the stadium boasts world-class facilities including 11 cricket pitches, four dressing rooms, and a state-of-the-art drainage system across its vast floodlit arena.


Narendra Modi Stadium FAQs

When was Narendra Modi established?

Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad was established in 1982. It was originally called Motera stadium.

What is the seating capacity of Ahmedabad Stadium?

The seating capacity of Ahmedabad Stadium in Gqeberha is approximately 132,000 spectators

Which domestic cricket team calls Motera Stadium its home ground?

Motera Stadium is the home ground of the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Has Narendra Modi Stadium hosted a Cricket World Cup match?

Yes, Narendra Stadium has hosted five matches of the 2023 Cricket World Cup.

Is Ahmedabad Stadium a batting or bowling pitch?

The Narendra Modi Stadium (formerly Motera Stadium) in Ahmedabad is known to offer a balanced pitch, favouring both batters and bowlers at different times.

What types of international matches does Motera Stadium host?

Motera Stadium hosts a variety of international cricket matches, including Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).

Has Motera Stadium ever hosted a Boxing Day Test?

No, Motera Stadium has never hosted a Boxing Day Test.

What are some challenges Motera Stadium faces as a cricket venue?

The pitch at Motera is known for its turn and assistance to spinners, but it can also produce unpredictable behaviour, especially in longer formats. The nature of the surface can be challenging for batsmen, which might not always make for high-scoring or balanced matches.

Which country is Narendra Modi Stadium in?

Motera Stadium is in Ahmedabad, India.

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