There are some of the smallest cricket stadiums in India which are known for the matches they have hosted, infrastructure and historic moments which were being made there. Some of the famous and extremely elegant cricket stadiums are listed as below:
LALBHAI CONTRACTOR STADIUM – SURAT, GUJARAT
Lalbhai Contractor Stadium is considered the smallest cricket stadium in India. The stadium is located in Surat and has a capacity of 7000 spectators. It mainly hosts the domestic matches and training camps. This might be the smallest cricket stadium of India, but it is popular for its excellent infrastructure.
MOTI BAGH STADIUM – VADODARA, GUJARAT
This stadium is said to be historic and scenic which lies within the Laxmi Vilas Palace Complex; it is home to the Baroda Cricket Team. This stadium has a capacity of 18000 spectators. There were some of the greatest matches being hosted, one of them is the Ranji Trophy. It has seen some of the legends growing there, such as Irfan Pathan and Yusuf Pathan.
GREEN PARK STADIUM – KANPUR, UTTAR PRADESH
This cricket stadium was built in the British era, and has hosted a lot of test matches, ODIs and domestic tournaments since independence. This cricket stadium has a capacity of holding 18000 spectators. The ground is near the Ganges River, and it has witnessed some great historic victories.
India’s Brabourne Cricket Stadium, which is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, was established in 1937 and was once the home to the BCCI headquarters. Today, it is mainly used for women’s internationals, IPL matches and domestic matches. It is one of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in India. It has a high capacity of 20,000 spectators.
HPCA STADIUM – DHARAMSHALA, HIMACHAL PRADESH
This cricket stadium is really one of the most beautiful stadiums, which is said to as a ‘dream venue’ for cricket lovers and has a seating capacity of 23,000. This is because it is surrounded by snow–covered Dhaula Dhar mountains.
SAWAI MANSINGH STADIUM – JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN
This stadium is located in the heart of Jaipur and can hold nearly 23,185 spectators. It can be called as home to the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the IPL. This is mainly known for its batting-friendly pitch and short boundaries.
DR. Y.S. RAJASEKHARA REDDY ACA-VDCA STADIUM – VISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH
This stadium is one of the newer stadiums, which has earned fame in recent years for its lush outfield and sporting pitch. This stadium is known as Vizag Stadium, and it holds a capacity of 27,500 spectators.
HOLKAR CRICKET STADIUM – INDORE, MADHYA PRADESH
Holkar Stadium is a famous cricket stadium located in Indore in Madhya Pradesh, with a capacity to host 30,000 people. The stadium has short boundaries and a flat surface pitch that leads to high scores. Many wonderful records were made in this ground. It is one of the most well-maintained cricket stadiums in Central India.
RAJIV GANDHI INTERNATIONAL CRICKET STADIUM – DEHRADUN, UTTRAKHAND
Located in the scenic hills of Dehradun, this cricket stadium is extremely beautiful due to the cool weather and peaceful atmosphere. It can host around 25000 cricket fans. It has become home ground for Afghanistan’s cricket team before they had their own stadiums.
BARSAPARA CRICKET STADIUM – GUWAHATI, ASSAM
Barsapara cricket stadium is located in the North East of India in Guwahati. It has a good capacity to hold 40000 of spectators. It is also known as the ACA stadium. It has hosted IPL matches and international T20 matches for India. Assam crowd brings another level of enthusiasm in the ground that turns match into a carnival of cheers and drums.
CONCLUSION
These small cricket stadiums might not host big events due to lesser holding capacity as compared to Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium or Eden Gardens but these stadiums are the places where thousands of cricket fans come with lots of enthusiasm, energy and overwhelming emotions. These stadiums might be considered as the major connectivity factor among the cricket fans that bring them in together in different states. Also, these stadiums help generate a good amount of income for the states they are located in. Hence, supporting the state’s growth more and more.
