Even though there are various sports played and cherished across India, the love for cricket is unmatchable. India is a powerhouse of world cricket. It has got 52 international cricket stadiums, which is the highest when compared to any other country in the world. This is because of the geographical size of the country and the volume of the audience watching cricket in this country. But with so many stadiums, which is the biggest stadium in India?

 

BIGGEST STADIUM IN INDIA

Biggest Stadium in India

Sports, in general, in India have been given a lot of importance. But cricket has a different level of the fanbase. It is treated as a religion in India. The intensity, scale, and passion of the Indian cricket audience are unmatchable with any other sport in India. Cricket has significantly grown over the years and that is one reason why India incorporates some of the largest stadiums in the world. India also has the maximum number of cricket turfs in the world. Over the years, many stadiums have been revamped and expanded to accommodate more sports lovers. The atmosphere created in these stadiums during the sports home season is incredible. Here are the 10 biggest cricket stadiums in India.

5. M A Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Located in Chennai, M A Chidambaram Stadium is the second oldest stadium in India, after Eden Gardens. It was established in 1916 as a Madras cricket club. The first match held here was a test match held before independence in 1934. This stadium not only hosts international matches but all hosts the IPL every year. M A Chidambaram Stadium, also known as Chepauk, is the home ground of the 3 times IPL champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

The stadium is named after the former President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) MA Chidambaram. The most famous match played in this stadium is the Test match between India and Pakistan in 1999. The stadium is one of the biggest stadiums in India and has a seating capacity of 55,000 people.

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4. Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad