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Overview of the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Venues

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

10 Venues that featured in ICC World Cup.

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

  • Capacity: 132,000
  • Golden Moments: Sunil Gavaskar’s iconic 10,000-Test run in 1987, India’s triumphant 2011 World Cup win
  • Must-Watch: India vs Pakistan, World Cup Final

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

  • Boundary Size: Roughly 65 meters
  • Golden Moments: Kevin O’Brien’s sensational century in 2011
  • Speciality: National Cricket Academy’s Home

M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

  • Weather: Humid, courtesy of its coastal location
  • Golden Moments: India’s inaugural Test victory in 1952, the groundbreaking tied Test in 1986
  • Unique Feature: Adjacency to the vast Indian Ocean

Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

  • Milestone: Sachin Tendulkar’s unparalleled 35th Test century in 2005
  • Pitch Update: Refurbished for faster gameplays

HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala

  • Scenery: Panoramic vistas
  • Noteworthy Matches: Matches that run up the scoreboard
  • Opening Contest: Afghanistan vs Bangladesh

Eden Gardens, Kolkata

  • Capacity: 68,000 (pre-renovation)
  • World Cup Legacy: Graced the inaugural World Cup final in 1987
  • Ambience: Dynamic pitch coupled with a cool breeze from the Hooghly River

Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

  • Recent Upgrades: Comprehensive enhancements
  • World Cup Intro: Hosting its maiden World Cup match on 12 October

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

  • Legacy: Fondly termed as India’s ‘cricket Mecca’
  • Golden Moments: Sachin Tendulkar’s ’96 World Cup performance, Ajaz Patel’s monumental 10-wicket spell

MCA International Stadium, Pune

  • Capacity: 42,700
  • International Entry: Debuted on the international scene in 2012
  • Pitch Report: Renowned for high scores

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

  • Historical Transition: Until 2005, Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium was the go-to; this changed.
  • Popularity Boost: Sunrisers Hyderabad’s IPL campaign
  • Next Up: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka on 12 October

The rich tapestry of these venues guarantees that the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 will be a testament to cricket’s cherished history, intense battle and touching moments.