Narendra Modi Stadium Explained

Narendra Modi Stadium
Elevation:84 m
Fullname:Narendra Modi Stadium
Address:Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave, Motera,
City:Ahmedabad,
Country:India
Location:Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Mapframe-Zoom:14
Mapframe-Marker:Cricket
Built:September 2015 – February 2020
12 November 1983 (formerly)
Opened:24 February 2020[1]
12 November 1983 (formerly)
Closed:September 2015 (formerly)
Demolished:September 2015 (formerly)
Parking:13000[2]
Owner:Gujarat Cricket Association
Operator:Gujarat Cricket Association
Acreage:63acres[3]
Surface:Bermuda grass
Scoreboard:yes
Construction Cost: (New stadium 2015-2020)[4]
Suites:76
Architect:
Structural Engineer:Walter P Moore Engineers and Consultants
Builder:Larsen and Toubro
Main Contractors:Larsen and Toubro
Capacity:132,000[6] [7] [8] (2020–present)[9]
  • 54,000 (2006–2015)[10] [11]
  • 49,000 (1982–2006)
Record Attendance:101,566[12]
(2022 IPL Final)
Dimensions:180yd x 150yd[13]
Field Shape:Oval
Tenants:Gujarat cricket team (1983–present)
India cricket team (1983–present)
Gujarat women's cricket team
India women's national cricket team (2011–present)
Gujarat Titans (2022–present)
Rajasthan Royals (2010–2014)
Embedded:
Embed:yes
Country:India
Location:Motera, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Operator:Gujarat Cricket Association
End1:Adani Pavilion End
End2:Jio End
International:true
Firstodidate:5 October
Firstodiyear:1985
Firstodihome:India
Firstodiaway:Australia
Lastodidate:19 November
Lastodiyear:2023
Lastodihome:India
Lastodiaway:Australia
Firsttestdate:12–16 November
Firsttestyear:1983
Firsttesthome:India
Firsttestaway:West Indies
Lasttestdate:9–13 March
Lasttestyear:2023
Lasttesthome:India
Lasttestaway:Australia
Firstt20idate:28 December
Firstt20iyear:2012
Firstt20ihome:India
Firstt20iaway:Pakistan
Lastt20idate:1 February
Lastt20iyear:2023
Lastt20ihome:India
Lastt20iaway:New Zealand
Firstwodidate:12 March
Firstwodiyear:2012
Firstwodihome:India
Firstwodiaway:Australia
Lastwodidate:29 October
Lastwodiyear:2024
Lastwodihome:India
Lastwodiaway:New Zealand
Firstwt20idate:22 January
Firstwt20iyear:2011
Firstwt20ihome:India
Firstwt20iaway:West Indies
Lastwt20idate:24 January
Lastwt20iyear:2011
Lastwt20ihome:India
Lastwt20iaway:West Indies
Date:29 October 2024
Source:Cricinfo

The Narendra Modi Stadium is an international cricket stadium located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, a state in west India. With a total capacity of 132,000,[14] it is the world's largest stadium.[15] The stadium, owned by the Gujarat Cricket Association, hosts both domestic and international cricket matches.[2] [16] It is recognized as one of the world's premier cricket venues.[17] The stadium has hosted several high-profile matches, such as the 2023 One Day International World Cup final.[18] It is named after the 14th Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.

This stadium replaced the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad which used to host domestic and international cricket in the city until its demolition in 2015. Sardar Patel Stadium was one of the most prominent cricket venues, having hosting matches during the 1987, 1996, and 2011 ICC World Cups.[19] [20] [21] In 2014, it was decided that a new stadium should be built on the same plot.[22] The new stadium, originally named Motera Stadium, was designed by Australia's design firm Populous and built by Larsen and Toubro. It took 5 years to build, at an estimated cost of . Once completed, the new arena replaced the Melbourne Cricket Ground as the world's largest cricket stadium. The stadium has 4 dressing rooms, 11 center pitches, and 2 practice grounds. The practice grounds can additionally serve as venues for domestic matches.[19] [23] [24]

The new stadium was first opened to the public in 2020 amid the Namaste Trump event and the COVID-19 pandemic.[25] In February 2021, the stadium was renamed Narendra Modi Stadium in honor of the Indian prime minister at the time, Narendra Modi. The prime minister had previously served as chief minister of Gujarat (2001–2014) as well as president of the GCA (2009-2014).[26] In 2021, the stadium was inaugurated with Indian President Ram Nath Kovind presiding over the event.

On 24 February 2021, the stadium hosted its first Test match, when home side India played against England. It was also its first day-night test game.[27] On 29 September 2022, the opening ceremony of the 2022 National Games of India was held in the stadium.[28] [29]

History

1982–2006

Prior to 1982, international cricket matches in Ahmedabad were played at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium (located in Navrangpura), owned by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation.

In 1982, the Government of Gujarat allocated a 100adj=onNaNadj=on stretch of land on the banks of the Sabarmati River to build a new stadium. Construction of the stadium was completed in nine months.[30] The venue was originally known simply as Gujarat Stadium; however, it was soon renamed Sardar Patel Stadium (not to be confused with the previously mentioned site in Navrangpura), after Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India's first home minister and deputy prime minister. Since its completion, all international cricket fixtures in Ahmedabad have been held at the site. In the 1984-85 Australia India series, Sardar Patel Stadium hosted its first ODI, which India lost.

At the arena, Sunil Gavaskar became the first batter to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket, a feat he accomplished against Pakistan in their 1987 tour.[31] In 1983, Kapil Dev took a nine-wicket haul against the West Indies and claimed his 432nd Test wicket at the stadium. This made him the highest wicket-taker in the world in 1995, breaking Sir Richard Hadlee's previous record.[32] In 1996, the ground hosted a low-scoring Test match against South Africa, in which the visitors lost 105–223.[33]

Sardar Patel Stadium hosted one game each in the 1987 and 1996 World Cups, including the first match of the 1996 World Cup between England and New Zealand.

2006–2015

In 2006, the stadium became the focal venue of the ICC Champions Trophy and hosted five of the 15 games played. In preparation for the tournament, the stadium was renovated to add three new pitches and a new outfield. Floodlights and covered stands were also introduced at the stadium as a part of the renovation program.[34]

In the 2010 New Zealand tour of India, the first Test of the series was held at the venue, in which Kane Williamson scored a hundred on his Test debut.[35]

The stadium hosted three games during the 2011 Cricket World Cup, including the quarterfinals between Australia and India https://gujaratcricketassociation.com/narendra-modi-stadium/#:~:text=In%202011%20ICC%20World%20Cup,at%20the%20Narendra%20Modi%20Stadium.. Sachin Tendulkar became the first cricketer to score 18,000 runs in ODIs in a game against Australia on 24 March 2011. https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/Tendulkar-passes-18000-runs-in-ODIs/article14959830.ece.

2014–2020 (construction of new stadium)

Conception

The idea to build a new stadium was reportedly proposed by Narendra Modi, the president of the Gujarat Cricket Association and the Chief Minister of Gujarat at the time.[36] Shortly before Modi moved to Delhi after becoming the prime minister of India, there were discussions about adding minor upgrades to the stadium and further developing areas of the structure at the pavilion end. Modi asked officials to build a new, larger stadium instead of pursuing minor renovation work.[37] In October 2015, the stadium was demolished for reconstruction, though some media referred to it as a renovation. The total cost of reconstruction was estimated to be ₹700 crores .[38] [39] However, the final cost was reported at . The redevelopment, originally planned to be completed in 2019, finished in February 2020.

Bids

After starting demolition work at the end of 2015, the GCA issued a request for tender on 1 January 2016 in The Times of India and The Indian Express. Nine bidders showed interest and purchased the tender documents, out of which three submitted technical and financial bids on time; they were the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, Nagarjuna Construction Company, and Larsen & Toubro (L&T). A Tender Commercial Committee (TCC) of nine experts was formed to evaluate tenders. Additionally, STUP Consultants, a civil engineering consultancy firm based in Mumbai, was appointed as the project management consultant to evaluate proposals and technical details of each bid working with the TCC.[40]

Each of the three bidders presented their designs, models, and technical details of their concepts and designs. Due to the sheer size and complexity of the project, the bidders were evaluated on many parameters. These included efficiency, resources, project length, and ease of implementation, among others. The bidders were ranked and weighted based on the parameters.

Bids Submitted for Sardar Vallabhai Patel's Reconstruction! Bidder! Bid! Evaluation! Notes
Larsen & ToubroLowest-1 (L1)Winning bid. Financially lowest and technically ranked first.
Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Ltd.Lowest-2 (L2)
Nagarjuna Construction Co. Ltd.Highest (L3)

In the end, Larsen &Turbo was selected as the principal contractor to build and design the stadium.

Building work

L&T took over the construction work of the stadium in December 2016.[41] On 16 January 2017, the Gujarat Cricket Association oversaw the project, which formally began on the same day. The stadium was planned to be finished in 2 years, and the reconstruction project was estimated to cost around ₹700 crore ($93 million).[42] Final completion of the stadium was finished in February 2020, and it hosted an England-India day-night test match in 2021.[43]

Mumbai-based commercial kitchen consultant "Span Asia" was hired to collaborate with Populous and L&T on food and beverage-related areas such as concession counters, main stadium kitchens, player kitchens, VIP/VVIP boxes, corporate boxes, press & media boxes, pantries, the GCA Club, and related areas.

2020–present

In 2020, the event "Namaste Trump" was organized at the stadium for the visit of US president Donald J. Trump to India. 125,000 attendees were recorded.[44] In February 2021, it was announced that the stadium would be renamed "Narendra Modi Stadium". Congress initially criticized the decision, before it was made clear that the complex would continue to hold the name "Sardar Patel Sports Enclave" and only the stadium would receive a new name.[45]

Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the 2022 National Games of India in the arena. It later became the home ground of IPL team Gujarat Titans. The venue hosted the 2022 and 2023 IPL finals.[46] [47] [48]

The arena also hosted 5 matches of the 2023 Cricket World Cup, including the opening and final games, as well as high-profile matches pitting India against Pakistan and Australia against England.[49]

British rock band Coldplay are scheduled to play two shows at the stadium on January 25 and 26, 2025, as part of their Music of the Spheres World Tour.[50]

Tournament results

Cricket World Cup

YearDateTeam #1Team #2RoundResult
1987 Cricket World Cup26 October 1987Group Stage won by 7 wickets
1996 Cricket World Cup14 February 1996Group Stage won by 11 runs
2011 Cricket World Cup21 February 2011Group Stage won by 91 runs
4 March 2011Group Stage won by 10 wickets
24 March 2011Quarter-Final won by 5 wickets
2023 Cricket World Cup5 October 2023Group Stage won by 9 wickets
14 October 2023Group Stage won by 7 wickets
4 November 2023Group Stage won by 33 runs
10 November 2023Group Stage won by 5 wickets
19 November 2023Final won by 6 wickets

ICC Champions Trophy

YearDateTeam #1Team #2RoundResult
2006 ICC Champions Trophy8 October 2006Qualifying round won by 9 wickets
10 October 2006Qualifying round won by 144 runs
21 October 2006Group Stage won by 6 wickets
26 October 2006Group Stage won by 3 wickets
28 October 2006Group Stage won by 3 wickets

Stadium design and facilities

The stadium is built on 63 acres of land and has 4 entry points, with a metro line at one of the entry points. It has 76 corporate boxes that can hold 25 persons each,[51] a 55-room clubhouse, an Olympic size swimming pool,[52] and four dressing rooms. A food court and hospitality area are available in each spectator stand. The stadium also includes an indoor cricket academy and practice pitches, with dormitories for 40 athletes.[53]

The stands generally follow a two-tier structure; however, there is a three-tier main pavilion.[54] The two-tier structure is supported from beneath by numerous Y-shaped columns, which eliminate the need for pillars and thus give spectators an unobstructed view of the entire field from all parts of the stadium. An LED light system lines the stadium roof's inside edge. This eliminates the need for floodlights and helps reduce shadows on the pitch. The LED lights are installed on an antibacterial, fireproof canopy with PTFE membrane that covers out of width of the seating area. The roof was installed by Walter P. Moore, and was specifically designed to be lightweight and separate from the seating bowls in order to improve earthquake resistance.[55]

The ground has 11 center pitches. The playing field has sensors to detect the need for water for the grass, which can automatically activate 67 fully automated underground pop-up sprinklers. The ground surface is made of Bermuda grass. The stadium has an extensive drainage system.

The stadium premises have many facilities, including an indoor cricket practice area, badminton, tennis, and squash courts, a table tennis area, a 3D projector theatre, three practice grounds, and 50 rooms.[56] The parking lot can accommodate 3,000 cars and 10,000 two-wheelers. A ramp leading to the stadium is designed to facilitate the movement of around 60,000 people simultaneously. The arena has been designed in such a way that the upper stands can remain empty (such as during smaller events) while maintaining a sufficient crowd atmosphere. However, a game between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2024 saw a near houseful crowd of over 1 lakh.[57]

There was a plan that the stadium would be connected to the nearest metro station by a skywalk bridge in order to decrease road congestion. Construction was planned to be completed after September 2020. As of November 2023, the skywalk is yet to be constructed.[58]

Political events

Namaste Trump

See main article: Namaste Trump.

See also: India–United States relations. In 2020, the stadium was the venue of the "Namaste Trump" event, which was organized for the maiden visit of US president Donald Trump to India by Indian prime minister Narendra Modi.[59] The event mirrored the "Howdy Modi" event held in Houston, Texas.[60]

75 years of Friendship through Cricket Event

See main article: 75 Years of Friendship through Cricket Event.

See also: Australia–India relations. On 9 March 2023, Narendra Modi Stadium hosted the 75 Years of Friendship through Cricket Event, which was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese. The event was held in conjunction with the fourth Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia.[61]

The event began with the two prime ministers singing the national anthems of their respective countries and shaking hands with the players of both teams. They then visited a gallery showcasing glimpses of 75 years of cricket friendship between the two countries.[62] After the gallery visit, the two prime ministers took a lap of honor around the stadium in a specially designed golf cart. They were greeted by loud cheers from the crowd, who waved Indian and Australian flags. The event concluded with the two prime ministers tossing the coin to start the Test match.[63]

The 75 Years of Friendship through Cricket Event was a celebration of the strong ties between India and Australia, which have been forged over many years through the shared love of cricket. The event was also an opportunity to promote sports diplomacy and to encourage people from both countries to come together and celebrate their friendship.[64]

ICC World Cup matches

Erstwhile Sardar Patel Stadium had hosted matches of ICC World cups:

1996 Cricket World Cup

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2011 Cricket World Cup

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2023 Cricket World Cup

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See main article: 2023 Cricket World Cup final.

Domestic Cricket

The stadium is the home ground of the Gujarat cricket team, the Gujarat women's cricket team, and the IPL franchise Gujarat Titans.[65] Other than the main ground inside the stadium, it also has two grounds known as "Narendra Modi Stadium A Ground" and "Narendra Modi Stadium B Ground", which are located near the stadium on the eastern side. They host domestic cricket matches for tournaments such as the Ranji trophy.[66] [67] [68] The stadium hosted the 2022 and 2023 IPL finals. In 2022, the home team Gujarat Titans prevailed; in 2023, the Chennai Super Kings won their fifth title.[69] [70] The 2022 final for the Vijay Hazare trophy's was held inside the arena. The Maharashtra cricket team scored 248/9 in first inning; Saurashtra chased down it in 46.3 over. Maharashtra's Ruturaj Gaikwad and Saurashtra's Sheldon Jackson scored hundreds.[71]

Notable achievements made in the stadium

In Sardar Patel Stadium

In Narendra Modi Stadium

Records

Test match records

One Day International match records

In media

See also

Notes and References

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