Stadium Road, Motera, Sabarmati, Ahmedabad – 380005
The largest sports stadium in the world will set the stage for the tournament opener, host an India vs Pakistan thriller and proudly present the World Cup’s climax final. The 132,000-capacity venue, renovated in 2021, is no stranger to history and a big occasion — in March 1987, Sunil Gavaskar became the first batter to breach the 10,000-Test run mark at the venue. Decades later, the stadium has hosted IPL finals and, in 2011, the last time that a World Cup was played in India, the hosts broke Australia’s streak of making the final of every ODI World Cup since 1996.
| Capacity | 1,32,000 |
| Ends | Adani Pavilion End, Jio End |
| Association Name | Gujarat Cricket Association |
| Floodlights | Yes |
Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Near Cubbon Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001
With boundary sizes of around 65 metres, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is expected to offer some of the highest-scoring innings of the tournament. Records could be broken in a repeat of 2011, where Kevin O’Brien crashed the fastest hundred in an ODI World Cup in just 50 balls as Ireland chased down 328 to beat England. The stadium has been home to the National Cricket Academy since 2000, producing some of the finest international Indian talent seen this century.
| Capacity | 33,800 |
| Ends | Pavilion End, BEML End |
| Association Name | Karnataka State Cricket Association |
| Floodlights | Yes |
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Victoria Hostel Road, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005
Situated next the Indian Ocean, the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium will provide one of the most humid climates across all venues. In 1952, India registered their first-ever win in Test cricket when Vijay Hazare’s team defeated Donald Carr’s England. The first-ever tied Test match was played between India and Australia in 1986 at the 38,200 capacity stadium that sits just two kilometres from Marina Beach.
| Capacity | 38,200 |
| Ends | Anna Pavilion End, V Pattabhiraman Gate End |
| Association Name | Tamil Nadu Cricket Association |
| Floodlights | Yes |
Ferozeshah Kotla Ground,Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi, Delhi, 110002
The Indian capital boasts one of the most historic venues in the country. Sachin Tendulkar broke Sunil Gavaskar’s record for most Test centuries when he brought up his 35th ton in a 2005 match against Sri Lanka. The stadium formerly had the reputation of producing slow pitches but, following a renovation of the square, the pace has picked up with totals to match.
| Capacity | 35,200 |
| Ends | Stadium End, Pavilion End |
| Association Name | Delhi & District Cricket Association |
| Floodlights | Yes |
HPCA Cricket Stadium, Distt-Kangra, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh 176215
With its picturesque views, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium is one of the newest stadiums in the country. The venue has been a regular feature in India’s home international calendar since 2013, when England visited for an ODI. With a 64-metre boundary, fans are at the heart of the action and high-scoring innings can be expected in the stadium’s opening game between Afghanistan and Bangladesh.
| Capacity | 21,200 |
| Ends | River End, College End |
| Association Name | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association |
| Floodlights | Yes |
Dr. B C Roy Club House, Eden Garden Road, Kolkata, West Bengal 700021
Before the Narendra Modi Stadium’s renovation, Eden Gardens held the title for the largest venue in India with a capacity of 68,000. It was the first stadium that hosted a World Cup final in 1987 after Lord’s hosted the first three. The lively pitch and breezy conditions next to the Hooghly River are sure to rustle up some stunning ODI clashes, as well as a World Cup semi-final meeting.
| Capacity | 68,000 |
| Ends | High Court End, Pavilion End |
| Association Name | Cricket Association of Bengal |
| Floodlights | Yes |
Sector 7, Amar Shaheed Path, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226010
Lucknow’s cricket stadium, built in 2017, has not hosted a huge number of international matches before but the conditions are primed for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. The square has had extensive renovation since the Lucknow Super Giants claimed the stadium as their home venue. The stage will be set for Australia vs South Africa on 12 October, where history will be made as the stadium hosts its first-ever World Cup fixture.
| Capacity | 50,100 |
| Ends | North End, South End |
| Association Name | Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association |
| Floodlights | Yes |
Mumbai Cricket Association, Cricket Centre, Wankhade Stadium, 'D' Road, Church Gate, Mumbai - 400 020
India’s ‘cricket capital’ boasts another colossal venue which will act as a host to the other semi-final. The distinct red-soil pitch has seen some monumental feats in the sport since it was built in 1974. From Sachin Tendulkar’s masterful innings in the 1996 Men’s Cricket World Cup to left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel’s 10/119 bowling figures for New Zealand against India, the venue is used to providing magical moments.
| Capacity | 33,100 |
| Ends | Garware Pavilion End, Tata End |
| Association Name | Mumbai Cricket Association |
| Floodlights | Yes |
MCA International Stadium, Gahunje, Maharashtra 412 101
Nestled in a secluded area on the outskirts of Pune, the stadium hosted its first international game when India took on England in 2012 — it was granted Test status in 2016. Players and fans alike flock to the 42,700-capacity stadium for its ability to conjure huge scores. The hosts will take on Bangladesh when it stages its first 2023 ICC Men’s World Cup clash on 19 October.
| Capacity | 42,700 |
| Ends | Pavilion End, Hill End |
| Association Name | Maharashtra Cricket Association |
| Floodlights | Yes |
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Rd, Uppal, Hyderabad, Telangana 500 039
Before the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium was built in 2005, all international cricket in Hyderabad was played at the Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium. The 39,200-capacity venue’s popularity has sky-rocketed over 18 years and it lays claim to the rise of the Sunrisers Hyderabad who have established themselves as a strong IPL force for nearly a decade. A total of three matches will be played in October at the stadium including Pakistan vs Sri Lanka on 12 October.
| Capacity | 39,200 |
| Ends | Pavilion End, North End |
| Association Name | Hyderabad Cricket Association |
| Floodlights | Yes |
Karyavattom, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695 581
| Capacity | 50,000 |
| Ends | Road End, College End |
| Association Name | Kerala Cricket Association |
| Floodlights | Yes |
ACA Stadium, Barsapara, Guwahati, Assam 781 018
| Capacity | 46,000 |
| Ends | Pavilion End, Media End |
| Association Name | Assam Cricket Association |
| Floodlights | Yes |
Pothinamallayya Palem, Visakhapatnam, Seemandhra 530041
ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium formerly Andhra Cricket Association-Vishakapatnam District Cricket Association Cricket Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Visakhapatnam, India. The picturesque ACA-VDCA ground, set on the outskirts of Visakhapatnam midst scenic hills, has hosted several ODIs, T20Is and IPL matches. The ground has one of the best batting tracks in the world and is known for its lush green outfield. It also holds the reputation of being one of the most well maintained stadiums in the country.
| Capacity | 25,000 |
| Ends | DV Subba Rao End, Vizzy End |
| Association Name | Andhra Cricket Association |
| Floodlights | Yes |
Barabati Stadium, Cuttack - 753005
The Barabati Stadium is one of the older grounds in India, having hosted several touring sides – including the MCC, the West Indies team and the Australians - before it hosted its first international match. It hosted only the third one-day international in this country, in January 1982, when India put it across England by five wickets to lift the series 2-1. It hosted its first ever Test match five years later where India played hosts to Sri Lanka. Though it isn’t one of the regular Test venues anymore, it continues to enjoy the status of international venue and hosts One-Day Internationals regularly. It also hosted the 2013 Women’s Cricket World Cup.
| Capacity | 45,000 |
| Ends | Mahanadi River End, Pavilion End |
| Association Name | Odisha Cricket Association |
| Floodlights | Yes |
