From oldest to largest: Iconic record-breaking cricket stadiums from around the world

Cricket stadiums are not just places where cricket matches take place. They are living landmarks of the history of the game. Some of these stadiums are famous because of the sheer size of the grounds, while some have the reputation of being located in incredible places. Some of the stadiums have records that speak of the long and fascinating history of the game of cricket, and some have the potential of accommodating over a hundred thousand people.
Here are five cricket stadiums that have remarkable records in the history of the game.(Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons CC 4.0 / A Cricket Premi)

Situated in Ahmedabad, this massive cricket ground holds the record for the largest cricket stadium in the world with an approximate seating capacity of 132,000 spectators. The cricket ground was originally named Sardar Patel Stadium but was renovated and reopened in 2020 as a modern sporting arena. The cricket ground is built with advanced technology and equipment, such as LED floodlights installed along the roof ring, multiple dressing rooms, and practice areas. The massive cricket ground is capable of hosting some of the biggest matches in international cricket.

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Lord's Cricket Ground is located in London and is commonly known as the "Home of Cricket." It is considered to be the oldest cricket ground in use since its establishment in 1814. The ground was founded by Thomas Lord and was immediately recognized as the spiritual home of cricket. Today, the ground is the home of the Marylebone Cricket Club, which is one of the most powerful organizations in the history of cricket. The ground has witnessed many historic matches and international events over the years.(Photo Credit: Lords.org)

Against the picturesque and awe-inspiring backdrop of the Dhauladhar mountain ranges, the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in the hill resort of Dharamshala is considered the highest international cricket stadium in the world. It is situated at an altitude of around 1,457 metres (4,780 ft) above sea level. The stadium is famous not only for its height but also for the beautiful surroundings. Often, the snowy peaks of the Himalayas rise majestically behind the stadium.

Sharjah Cricket Stadium is a stadium that holds a special place in the history of cricket due to the fact that it is the stadium that has hosted the most international cricket matches in the world. This stadium is situated in the UAE. It came into prominence in the 1980s and 1990s as it was hosting many international cricket matches involving cricket teams from all over the world. It was especially known for the high-stakes cricket matches between India and Pakistan, which attracted the attention of many cricket fans across the world. This stadium has been the venue for Test cricket, One Day Internationals, and T20 cricket matches.(Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Paddy Briggs)

Lord’s Cricket Ground is considered the most historic venue for Cricket World Cup finals. It is interesting to know that the hallowed grounds of the Lord’s Cricket Ground have hosted 5 iconic Men’s ICC Cricket World Cup finals. They are: 1975 – West Indies defeated Australia, 1979 – West Indies defeated England, 1983 – India defeated West Indies, 1999 – Australia defeated Pakistan, and 2019 – England defeated New Zealand.(Photo Credit: Lords.org)