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The Gujarat Cricket Association-owned Sardar Patel Stadium, more popularly known as Motera Stadium, is one of the premier cricket grounds in India. It was renamed Narendra Modi stadium on February 24, 2021 after the incumbent prime minister of India. 

The venue is located in Ahmedabad city in the state of Gujarat. It was a regular venue for Test and limited-overs cricket before being demolished in 2016 to construct a new Stadium with a larger seating capacity and modern facilities. The Motera Stadium was reconstructed with an estimated cost of Rs 8 billion.
 
Seating capacity of Motera Stadium
 
The stadium, with seating capacity of 110,000, is the world’s largest cricket stadium and second largest sports ground in World. The Rungrado May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea, is the world’s largest stadium with a seating capacity of 114,000.
 
Construction and reconstruction of Motera Stadium
 
Motera Stadium came into existence after the Gujarat government donated 100 acres of land on the banks of the Sabarmati river in 1982. The construction work was completed within nine months. Prior to that, international cricket matches were played at Ahmedabad’s Municipal Corporation Stadium.
 
The reconstruction work at Sardar Patel Stadium started in 2016. According to various media reports, the proposal for new Stadium with a larger capacity was proposed by Narendra Modi, when he was president of the Gujarat Cricket Association and Chief Minister of Gujarat.
 
Larsen and Toubro was the principal contractor for designing and rebuilding the Motera Stadium.
The new Motera Stadium is spread across 63 acres and has three entry points. It has 76 corporate boxes with a seating capacity of 25 each. It also has an Olympic-size swimming pool and four dressing rooms. The new Sardar Patel Stadium will not have flood lights. Instead, LED lights are being installed on the roof. The roofing at Motera Stadium has been designed by consulting and engineering firm Walter P Moore. PTFE, or polytetrafluoroethylene, a Teflon-coated woven fiberglass, was stretched across a circumferential inner tension ring and an outer compression ring. These rings float between the bowl and the roof via radial cable spokes to allow for movement in case of seismic activity.
 
History of Motera Stadium
 
The Motera Stadium hosted its first One-Day International (ODI) match in the 1984-85 India vs Australia bilateral series, which India lost.
 
The Sardar Patel Stadium was one of the venues for the 2006 edition of the ICC Champions Trophy, and hosted five of the 15 games. In fact, Motera Stadium has so far always been a venue whenever India has hosted an ICC World Cup. The first World Cup match at Motera Stadium was played between England and New Zealand during the 1996 World Cup. In the 2011 World Cup, India defeated Australia in the quarterfinals here, and went on to become the champions after defeating Pakistan in semi-final and Sri Lanka in grand finale. Till August 19, 2017 it hosted 12 Tests, 23 ODIs and one T20 International.
 
Key facts about Motera Stadium
 
Test records
 
  • Highest innings total: 760-7 (dec) by Sri Lanka against India in second innings on November 16, 2009.
  • Lowest innings total: 76 by India against South Africa in first innings on April 3, 2008.
  • Highest individual score: Sri Lanka’s Mahela Jayawardene 275 in 435 balls (27 fours and 1 Six).
 
ODI records at Motera Stadium
 
  • Highest total: 365-2 by South Africa against India on February 27, 2010.
  • Lowest total: 85 by Zimbabwe against West Indies on October 8, 2006
  • Highest individual score: Sourav Ganguly's 144 in 152 ball (8 fours and 6 sixes) during India vs Zimbabwe match on December 5, 2000.
Important landmarks
 
  • Sunil Gavaskar completed 10,000 runs in Tests in 1986–87 against Pakistan.
  • Kapil Dev surpassed Sir Richard Hadlee’s 431 wickets record in Tests and became highest wicket taker in Test cricket at that time.
  • In October 1999, Sachin Tendulkar scored his first Test double-hundred in a match against New Zealand.
  • Sachin Tendulkar became the first-ever cricketer to score 18,000 runs in One day cricket in a match against Australia during 2011 Cricket World Cup.
 

Latest Updates on Motera Stadium

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, IND vs AUS final, Ahmedabad pitch: Cummins said that the 22-yard strip was the same that used against the India vs Pakistan game on October 14.

Updated On: 18 Nov 2023 | 4:21 PM IST

The reports emerged that the Indian team management had sought a 'slow pitch' for India vs New Zealand semifinal in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

Updated On: 16 Nov 2023 | 1:50 PM IST

Mickey Arthur slammed the BCCI for not allowing the Pakistani fans for the match and for Pakistani music to be played inside the stadium in Ahmedabad during India-Pakistan World Cup clash

Updated On: 15 Oct 2023 | 10:48 AM IST

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, India vs Pakistan Highlights: India's amazing run at the World Cup continues as they beat arch-rivals Pakistan by seven wickets to make it 8-0 in World Cups between the two

Updated On: 14 Oct 2023 | 8:37 PM IST

What will the weather conditions be like during today's India vs Pakistan match in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023? Details here

Updated On: 14 Oct 2023 | 12:22 PM IST

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, India vs Pakistan Playing 11: India have made one change in XI, bringing in Shubman Gill in their Playing 11. Hotstar to live stream IND vs PAK for free (mobile users)

Updated On: 14 Oct 2023 | 2:00 PM IST

Jasprit Bumrah's first priority after reaching Ahmedabad was not India vs Pakistan match but meeting with his mother at home after long time.

Updated On: 14 Oct 2023 | 12:19 PM IST

Every team will play against the other nine teams in a round-robin format, which comprises 45 matches in total. The top two teams at the end of the league stage will qualify for the semifinals

Updated On: 14 Sep 2023 | 1:50 PM IST

Gujarat is looking to bid for Ahmedabad to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games given it has already started putting up infrastructure in order to bid for the 2036 Olympics

Updated On: 19 Jul 2023 | 11:29 AM IST

RCB rode on an AB de Villiers special and a solid final over from Mohammad Siraj to inflict a one-run defeat on Delhi Capitals. Check IPL 2021 points table, RCB vs DC highlights and scorecard here

Updated On: 27 Apr 2021 | 11:53 PM IST

Delhi Capitals has picked pacer Ishant Sharma in place of R Ashwin while RCB makes two changes in its playing 11. Check RCB vs DC playing 11 and top batmen and bowlers record here

Updated On: 27 Apr 2021 | 11:04 PM IST

KKR recovered from initial jitters to successfully chase down a modest 124-run target. Check IPL 2021 points table and KKR vs PBKS highlights here

Updated On: 26 Apr 2021 | 11:37 PM IST

Natarajan returns to India playing 11 as the hosts make one change in its Team line-up. Check IND vs ENG free live streaming and telecast details here

Updated On: 22 Mar 2021 | 4:34 PM IST

All-rounder Ben Stokes top-scored for England with 46 off 23 balls while Jason Roy smashed a 27-ball 40 at the top of the order. Check India vs England 4th T20 highlights and scorecards here

Updated On: 20 Mar 2021 | 5:08 PM IST

England has made no changes in its playing 11 while India has made two changes. Check India vs England playing 11 and head-to-head stats here

Updated On: 19 Mar 2021 | 6:40 PM IST

Wood (3/31), Jordan (2/35) restrict the hosts for 156-6, which England surpassed easily in 18.2 overs, riding on Buttler's 83 off 52 balls. Check India vs England 3rd T20 highlights and scorecard here

Updated On: 18 Mar 2021 | 4:50 PM IST

The remaining three T20 Internationals between India and England will be played here without spectators in the wake of rising COVID-19 cases, the BCCI said.

Updated On: 18 Mar 2021 | 4:49 PM IST

Having seen Ishan Kishan's exploits in the IPL, England opener Jason Roy was not surprised at all when he saw the young left-hander taking the game away from his team in the second T20 International

Updated On: 17 Mar 2021 | 5:15 PM IST

England has brought back pacer Mark Wood in place of medium pacer Tom Curran. For India vice-captain Rohit Sharma comes back in place of Suryakumar Yadav. Check IND vs ENG 3rd T20 playing 11 here

Updated On: 17 Mar 2021 | 4:58 PM IST

Ishan Kishan struck a sensational 56 off 32 balls while his skipper Kohli made 73 not out off 49 balls to set up the win in 17.5 overs. Check India vs England 2nd T20 highlights and scorecard here

Updated On: 16 Mar 2021 | 4:57 PM IST