Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

🏏 Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad – Complete Venue Guide (T20 World Cup 2026)

Stadium Overview

Narendra Modi Stadium, located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is currently the largest cricket stadium in the world. With a seating capacity of approximately 132,000 spectators, it surpasses every other cricket venue globally.

Originally known as Motera Stadium, it was redeveloped and reopened in 2020 with world-class facilities. The stadium is home to the Gujarat cricket team and IPL franchise Gujarat Titans.

Because of its size, infrastructure, and modern facilities, it is expected to host key fixtures in the
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
including potentially a semi-final or the final.

Pitch Report – Narendra Modi Stadium

The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium has shown variation depending on preparation.

General Pitch Nature:

Red soil pitch → Better bounce, good for batting
Black soil pitch → Slower, assists spinners

T20 Average Scores:

First innings average: 165–180
200+ scores possible in batting-friendly conditions
Dew factor significant in night matches

Toss often plays a crucial role due to dew in evening games.

Records & Milestones at Narendra Modi Stadium

Test Cricket

Hosted historic pink-ball Test matches
Several dominant bowling performances
Large crowds during India home Tests

ODI Cricket

Hosted ICC Cricket World Cup matches
High-scoring ODI encounters
Multiple centuries recorded

T20 & IPL

IPL finals hosted
200+ totals chased
Big-hitting batters thrive

You can read also:

Narendra Modi Stadium T20 Records
Highest Score at Motera Stadium
IPL Stats at Narendra Modi Stadium
Test Match Records at Motera

T20 World Cup 2026 Matches at Narendra Modi Stadium

Given its capacity and infrastructure, this stadium is likely to host major knockout fixtures.

Weather Conditions (February–March)

Ahmedabad weather during tournament period:

Day Temperature: 25°C – 35°C
Evening: 18°C – 25°C
Rain Probability: Very Low

Dry conditions generally support good batting surfaces.

Stadium Facilities

Narendra Modi Stadium offers:

360-degree LED lighting
Multiple dressing rooms
Indoor practice facilities
Corporate hospitality suites
Advanced drainage system

The design ensures excellent visibility from every seat.

How to Reach Narendra Modi Stadium

Location: Motera, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Transport options:

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (~10 km)
Metro connectivity
BRTS Bus services
Taxi & app-based cabs

Stadium access is well-planned to manage large crowds.

Accommodation Near Narendra Modi Stadium

Ahmedabad offers a wide range of hotels:

Luxury hotels in SG Highway area
Mid-range hotels in Ashram Road
Budget hotels near Motera

Food & Local Attractions

Visitors can explore:

Gujarati thali restaurants
Sabarmati Ashram
Riverfront
Akshardham Temple