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Modi Stadium: Cricket's Mega Venue for IPL 2026
21 Apr
Summary
- World's largest cricket stadium, Narendra Modi Stadium, to host seven IPL 2026 matches.
- The venue in Ahmedabad has a rich history with Gujarat teams and IPL.
- Detailed T20 and IPL records are available for the historic stadium.
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, renowned as the world's largest cricket venue, is scheduled to host at least seven matches for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The tournament is slated to commence on Saturday, March 28.
Originally named Motera Stadium, the venue was renamed in honor of India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, by the Gujarat Cricket Association. It has served as the home ground for Gujarat state teams and the Indian national cricket team. In the IPL, it previously hosted the Rajasthan Royals and has been the sole home ground for the Gujarat Titans since 2022.
Ahead of IPL 2026, the stadium's T20 and IPL records are noteworthy. The venue has hosted 18 T20 matches with an average first innings score of 178. For IPL, it has seen 44 matches, with an average first innings score of 178 historically and 195 in IPL 2026. Notable records include the highest individual score of 129 by Shubman Gill and best bowling figures of 5/10 by Mohit Sharma.
