Now the biggest cricketing event in the world of cricket is the World Cup. Recently, one has seen the T20 I world cup and ODI World Cup as well. More World Cup was held in India and spectators would clearly remember the ODI World Cup 2023 which was played at Narendra Modi stadium. One of the world’s largest cricket stadiums has its own shares of history, struggles and success. Going by the data the second ODI between Indian women versus New Zealand women’s is all set to be played at Narendra Modi Stadium. So here is detailed information about the Narendra Modi Stadium pitch report, history, stats and other details.
Delve to Know: Narendra Modi Stadium History And More
Narendra Modi stadium located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat is one of the largest cricket stadiums all over the world. It has been built on the bank of Sabarmati river on the outskirts of Ahmedabad. The stadium was built on a 50 acre land donated by the state government only took 9 months for completion well it was also early or known as Motera stadium. It has a sitting capacity of 13200 and is owned by Gujarat cricket association which hosts both domestic international cricket matches the high profile cricket stadium has also hosted 2023 world cup final and 2023 IPL final as well. Well, recently the Indian women’s team versus New Zealand women’s team is all set to be played here as a significance of the second ODI on 29th October 2024. It is even the home ground of Gujarat Titans for the IPL season.
History Of Narendra Modi Stadium
Narendra Modi Stadium, earlier known as Sardar Patel Stadium, came up in the early 1980. It had the capacity to hold around 50000 visitors and hosted its first test in 1983 then West Indies tour India post of hostess 27 international and won T20 between 1982 to 2014. Moreover, back in 2015 it was closed down for innovation and evening of Stadium began in 2016 after the name of current Indian prime minister and chief minister of Gujarat Mr. Narendra Modi. It was inaugurated by the President of India, Ram Nath kovind. During the Covid only 50% of attendance at the ground was allowed. Well the first match was over in just 2 days and the Indian bowler to be precise Indian left arm spinner Akshat Patel decimated the English batting line up with 11 wickets.
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
Now, covering the detailed information about the Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report conditions then; The stadium has slightly bigger boundaries to score runs. Eventually the shortest boundaries that too in front of the stump is 67 meters. The other boundary lines are 71 meters and 72 meters respectively. The pitch however has a decent blend to both battles and bowlers as well. More over the pitch its quiz spinner friendly but still the high totals are possible to chase here.
| Name | Narendra Modi Stadium Sardar Patel Stadium Motera stadium |
| Place | Ahmedabad Gujarat |
| Establishment | 1983 and refurbished in 2016 |
| Audience seating capacity | Estimated 130 000 spectators |
| First T20 match | 28 December 2012 |
| First ODI match | 5th October 1984 |
| First test match | 12 November 1983 to 16 November 1983 |
| Pavilion | Adani pavilion and GMDC pavilion |
| Home team | Team India and Gujarat Titans |
| Owner | Gujarat cricket association |
Stats Comparison: Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
| Stats | Test | ODI | T20I |
| Total Matches | 15 | 35 | 10 |
| Matches won batting first | 4 | 19 | 6 |
| Matches won bowling first | 4 | 16 | 4 |
| Average 1st Innings score | 347 | 237 | 160 |
| Average 2nd Innings score | 353 | 207 | 137 |
| Average 3rd Innings score | 232 | — | — |
| Average 4th Innings score | 147 | — | — |
| Highest total recorded | 760/7 SL vs IND | 365/2 SA vs IND | 234/4 IND vs NZ |
| Lowest total recorded | 76/10 IND vs SA | 85/10 ZIM vs WI | 66/10 NZ vs IND |
| Highest score chased | 80/1 IND vs ENG | 325/5 IND vs WI | 166/3 IND vs ENG |
| Lowest score defended | 105/10 SA vs IND | 196/10 WI vs IND | 107/7 WI W vs IND W |
Contact details of Narendra Modi stadium
The contact details through which one can connect with:
- Address: Stadium Road, Motera, Sabarmati, Ahmedabad – 380005
- Email: gca@gujaratcricketassociation.com
- Contact: 079 – 35201090 / 91, +91 99090 88112
FAQ’s
ANS: The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch is flat and also considered as a batting track.
ANS: The seating capacity of Narendra Modi stadium is around 13200. Earlier it was around 54000 before the renovation.
ANS: Sachin Tendulkar became the first player to score 18000 ODI runs at the ground during the 2011 cricket world cup.
ANS: the first match played at Narendra Modi Stadium was an ODI match between India versus Australia on October 5 1984. Well Australia won the match by 7 wickets.
ANS: the highest team score at Narendra Modi stadium is 365 by South Africa against India in 2010. Well the highest individual code was 144 scored by Sourav Ganguli vs Zimbabwe in 2000.
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