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.
