International venue · Gujarat

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Motera, Sabarmati, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. 54 completed matches stored since 18 Oct 2024.

Capacity 1,32,000
Opened 1982
16 Tests
32 ODIs
15 T20Is
Floodlit

Photo: A Cricket Premi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Narendra Modi Stadium: key facts

Narendra Modi Stadium is an international cricket ground at Motera in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Built in 1982 and rebuilt between 2015 and February 2020, it is owned by the Gujarat Cricket Association and has a listed capacity of 132,000. It hosts India matches, Gujarat cricket and Gujarat Titans home fixtures.

Location: Motera, Sabarmati, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Capacity: 1,32,000The Gujarat Cricket Association describes the rebuilt venue as accommodating more than 1.3 lakh, and major venue references use 132,000.
Opened: 1982
First international: 12 November 1983India v West Indies, 3rd Test
Owned or run by: Gujarat Cricket Association
Home teams: Gujarat (domestic), Gujarat Titans (IPL)
Floodlights: Yes
Former names: Sardar Patel Stadium; Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium; Motera Stadium; Gujarat Stadium; Sardar Patel Stadium (Motera)
Status: International venue

International matches hosted

16Tests
32ODIs
15T20Is
7Women's ODIs
3Women's T20Is

Counts up to 6 June 2026; first international 12 November 1983.

Narendra Modi Stadium pitch report

How the surface usually plays, then the figures from completed matches stored at this ground (average first-innings score is the median).

Reports describe the Motera surface as historically slow and helpful to spin, with ODI scoring traditionally below five runs per over. More recent white-ball matches, especially in the IPL era, have produced quicker batting conditions and larger totals. The venue has 11 clay centre pitches and a modern drainage system.

Historically slower conditions can bring spin into the game.
Recent white-ball matches have been quicker and more favourable to run-scoring.
The rebuilt venue has 11 clay pitches and rapid-drainage infrastructure.

Pitch and toss figures from stored matches

Pitch and toss figures at Narendra Modi Stadium by format
Format	Matches	Avg 1st innings	Bat-first wins	Chose to bowl	Toss winner won	Highest total
T20 and shorter	42	192	56%	69%	46%	255/5 India, 8 Mar 2026
One-day (ODI and List A)	4	246	75%	25%	50%	356/10 India, 12 Feb 2025
Test and first-class	8	364	67%	38%	67%	555/9 GOA, 6 Nov 2024

Upcoming matches at Narendra Modi Stadium

No upcoming fixtures at this ground are confirmed.

History of Narendra Modi Stadium

The ground was established in 1982 beside the Sabarmati river and first hosted international cricket on 12 November 1983, when India played the West Indies in a Test. It was known through much of its early history as Gujarat Stadium or Sardar Patel Stadium. The venue became a regular stop for India, Gujarat and visiting teams, including matches in the 1987, 1996 and 2011 World Cups.

The old stadium was demolished in October 2015 rather than simply refurbished. The Gujarat Cricket Association chose a complete rebuild, with the design expanding the site to 63 acres and adding four dressing rooms, indoor and outdoor practice areas, a cricket academy and a 360-degree concourse. The association says the reconstruction was completed in February 2020.

The rebuilt ground opened to the public for the Namaste Trump event on 24 February 2020. On 24 February 2021, it was formally inaugurated and renamed Narendra Modi Stadium. Its first international match in the rebuilt form came the same day: the day-night third Test between India and England. The venue uses a circular roof with LED lighting and a drainage system designed to clear water quickly.

Ahmedabad has since hosted major India fixtures and tournament matches at the rebuilt venue. The 2022 National Games opening ceremony was held here. The stadium staged the 2023 World Cup opener and final, and its calendar later included the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup final on 8 March 2026. By 6 June 2026 the ground had hosted 16 Tests, 32 ODIs, 15 T20Is, seven women's ODIs and three women's T20Is, with 8 March 2026 as the latest international date.

Milestones

1982
The original stadium was established at Motera in Ahmedabad.
1983
India and West Indies played the ground's first international match, a Test beginning on 12 November.
2015
The old stadium was demolished for a complete reconstruction.
2020
The rebuilt venue was completed in February and hosted the Namaste Trump event on 24 February.
2021
The stadium was formally inaugurated, renamed Narendra Modi Stadium and hosted its first rebuilt-venue international, a day-night Test.
2023
It hosted the 2023 Men's Cricket World Cup opener and final.
2026
The venue hosted the Men's T20 World Cup final on 8 March.

Famous matches at Narendra Modi Stadium

24 March 2011
India v Australia, 2011 World Cup quarter-final
India defeated Australia in the quarter-final at Ahmedabad. The match was one of the venue's major World Cup fixtures before the rebuild.
24 February 2021
India v England, 3rd Test
The day-night pink-ball Test was the first international match at the rebuilt stadium. India won the match inside two days.
19 November 2023
India v Australia, 2023 World Cup final
Australia defeated India by six wickets in the final, with Travis Head making 137 and Australia chasing 241.
8 March 2026
India v New Zealand, 2026 Men's T20 World Cup final
India beat New Zealand by 96 runs in the final played at Ahmedabad, according to the venue's match chronology.

Narendra Modi Stadium records

Researched ground records, checked against at least one published scorecard source.

Ground records at Narendra Modi Stadium
Record	Figure	Match
Highest ODI total	365/2	South Africa v India, 2010
Lowest ODI total	85 all out	Zimbabwe v West Indies, 2006 Champions Trophy
Highest individual ODI score	152	Devon Conway, New Zealand v England, 2023 World Cup
Best ODI bowling figures	4/14	Prasidh Krishna, India v West Indies, 9 February 2022
Test wicket milestone	432 wickets	Kapil Dev surpassed Richard Hadlee against Sri Lanka at Ahmedabad in February 1994

How to reach Narendra Modi Stadium

Nearest airport: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad; use a taxi or app cab for the Motera area.
By train: Ahmedabad Junction is the main intercity rail station; a taxi or city connection is needed for the stadium.
By metro: Motera Stadium metro station on Ahmedabad Metro's North-South corridor is the nearest named station.
By road: The venue is on Stadium Road in Motera, off the Sabarmati side of northern Ahmedabad; follow event traffic diversions on match days.
Address: Stadium Road, Motera, Sabarmati, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380005

Narendra Modi Stadium: questions and answers

When was Narendra Modi Stadium built?

The original ground was established in 1982. The previous stadium was demolished in 2015 and the rebuilt venue was completed in February 2020.

What is the capacity of Narendra Modi Stadium?

The listed capacity is 132,000. The Gujarat Cricket Association describes the rebuilt stadium as accommodating more than 1.3 lakh spectators.

Who owns Narendra Modi Stadium?

The stadium is owned by the Gujarat Cricket Association.

What was the first international match at the stadium?

India played West Indies in the third Test of the 1983-84 tour. The match began on 12 November 1983.

What is the pitch like at Narendra Modi Stadium?

The surface has historically been described as slow and spin-friendly, although recent white-ball games have often offered quicker scoring conditions.

Which teams use Narendra Modi Stadium as a home ground?

Gujarat uses it for domestic cricket and Gujarat Titans use it for IPL home fixtures. India also plays international matches there.

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