Most beautiful Cricket Stadium in the World

Cricket is a religion to many fans around the world and the Cricket Stadiums around the world are regarded as the temple to its devotees. From the historic Lord’s Stadium in England to the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the famous cricket grounds of the world have been the custodians of cricketing history. Lets have a look at the Most beautiful Cricket Stadium in the World.

List of Most beautiful Cricket Stadium in the World

10. M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

M.A. Chidhambaram Stadium, Chennai

M.A.Chidambaram Stadium also known as Chepauk in the Cricketing fraternity is one of the oldest and historic cricket stadium in the World. This stadium has hosted many historical matches which includes the Famous Tied Test of 1986 and Saeed Anwar’s Record of 194 in an innings. The wicket at the Cheapuk is a spinner friendly one. The oldest stadium in India underwent a major renovation in 2011. The remaining stands contains a translucent fabric roof structures for shade over the stands. It is the home ground for Tamil Nadu Cricket Team and Chennai Super Kings. The Chepauk stadium takes the tenth place in the list ofMost beautiful Cricket Stadium in the World.

End names: Anna Pavilion End, V Pattabhiraman Gate End
Capacity: 70,000

9. Kensington Oval, Barbados

Kensington Oval, Barbados

Kensington Oval located in Barbados underwent a renovation process and was officially reopened in time to host the 2007 Cricket World Cup. It was one of the Historic Stadium around the world. It contains a statue of Sir Garfield Sobers, one of the finest cricketers of all time. Sir Gary, as he is called locally, is recognized as one of the National Heroes of Barbados. The Media centre Which resembles the Lord’s Cricket ground is one of the unique feature of the Kensington Oval. It is also the home team for the Barbados Province in the regional tournaments. The Historical Kensington Oval takes the ninth spot in our list of most beautiful cricket stadium in the World.

End names: Malcolm Marshall End and Joel Garner End
Capacity: 28,000

8. Etihad Stadium (The Dome), Melbourne

Docklands, Melbourne

The Etihad Stadium is the only Stadium which can host a Cricket match even during Thunder Storms. The Unique feature of this ground is that it has a Retractable roof above the playing surface which opens up during rain. The Etihad Stadium, also known as Docklands is located in Melbourne. The ground is mainly used for hosting Football and Rugby tournaments for Australia. It has hosted few International Cricket matches and it is the home ground for BigBash League side Melbourne Renegades. It also has the facilities of laying movable seats. The Etihad Stadium takes the eighth spot in our list of most beautiful cricket stadium in the World.

End names: Lockett End, Coventry End
Capacity: 56,347

Most Beautiful Cricket Ground in the World

7. Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban

Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban

Moses Mabhida stadium was originally built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. After the completion of the Football Extravaganza, the stadium hosted a Cricket Match between India and South Africa in 2011. It may open up a new opportunity for the stadium to further host cricket matches in the future. It has two permanent tiers of seating, a temporary third one has been added for the World Cup. It also consists of an Arch, Roof, Bowl and a Facade. It is the home ground for AmaZulu, South African Football and Cricket teams. This stadium occupies the seventh spot in our list of most beautiful cricket stadium in the World.

End names: Umgeni End, Old Fort End
Capacity: 62,760 (FIFA World Cup), 69,000 (Cricket)

6. MCG, Melbourne

MCG, Melbourne

The number six in our list of  most beautiful cricket stadium in the world is  occupied by MCG. It is the sports tenth-largest stadium in the world, the largest in Australia, the largest stadium for playing cricket, and holds the world record for the highest light towers at any sporting venue. It acts as a home to Australian Cricket team, Melbourne Stars, Victoria Bushrangers and a cluster of Football Teams. This is a historic cricket venue which hosts a Traditional Boxing Day test Match which begins on December 26 every year. MCG was included on the Australian National Heritage List in 2005. MCG has the statues of Shane Warne, Dennis Lille, Sir Don Bradman. MCG  is also used as the  centrepiece stadium of 1956 Summer Olympics and the 2006 Commonwealth Games.

Capacity:  1,00,018

Most beautiful Cricket Stadium in the World

5. Lord’s,  England

Lords Cricket Ground, London

The number 5 in our List of  most beautiful cricket stadiums goes to the Historic Lords Cricket Ground. This is also referred as the “Home of Cricket” and the “Mecca of Cricket”. It is one of the Oldest cricket venues in the World. It is the home of Marylebone Cricket Club, English and Wales Cricket and the Middlesex cricket Team. Till 2005, it was also the Home ground for ICC. The Lords Pavilion consists of a small balcony for players to watch the play. It also contains two honour Boards which consists of the name of the batsmen who scored a century and the Bowlers who took taking five wickets in a Test innings and ten wickets in a Test match. Lord’s was also one of the venues for the 2012 Summer Olympics. The archery competition took place in front of the Pavilion.

End names: Pavilion End, Nursery End
Capacity: 28,000.

4. Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Adelaide Oval also known as Kia oval is one of the oldest stadium in Australia. It is the home ground of Sir. Donald Bradman and also holds the statue of the Legendary batsman outside the stadium. Like M.A.Chidambaram Stadium, Adelaide oval too has translucent fabric roof structures for shade over the stands. It is also the home of South Australia, Southern Redbacks, Adelaide Strikers and also hosts the home games for the Adelaide based team in the A-League( Australian Football League). The ground is slated to undergo renovation for the 2015 WC. The Adelaide Oval takes the fourth spot in our list of most beautiful cricket stadiums in the World.

End names : River End, Cathedral End
Capacity : 53,500 (after renovation)

3. Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium, UAE

Dubai Sports City Cricket Ground, Dubai

The number 3 in our list of most beautiful cricket stadium in the world goes to the Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium. It is a multi purpose stadium. The DSC Cricket Stadium is lit by a special system of floodlights named “Ring of Fire”. This stadium has the lights fixed around the circumference of the round roof of the stadium which minimises the shadows of objects in the ground. This system of lighting has been given great focus around the world due its unique nature. It is a part of the Dubai Sports City. It is the The third Cricket Stadium in the  country after Sharjah and Abu Dhabi Stadium.

End names : Emirates Road End, Dubai Sports City End
Capacity : 25,000

 Most Beautiful Cricket Ground in the World

2. Newlands, Capetown

New Lands, Capetown

The number 2 in our list of most beautiful cricket stadium in the world is occupied by Newlands, Capetown. The ground’s official name is “Sahara Park Newlands”, acknowledging a commercial sponsorship arrangement. But it is Known to Cricket Fans as Newlands. This stadium is surrounded by Table Mountain and Devil’s Peak. This is considered as one of the most beautiful cricket stadium to have hosted a game. Unlike all other Venues in South Africa, this Pitch is a Spinner Friendly one. It has undergone numerous Renovations during which the Grass embankments have been replaced by Pavilion.

End names: Wynberg End, Kelvin Grove End

Capacity: 25,000

The Most Beautiful Cricket Stadium in the World

1. HPCA Cricket Stadium, Dharamshala

HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala

A cricket ground where a bowler can accurately be described as running in from the Himalayas end is clearly an unusual addition to the international circuit. The venue is situated at an altitude of 1,457 m (4,780 ft 2 in) above sea level. It has the spectacular snow-capped Himalayan mountains in the background. This venue has the fastest Pitch in India. This Picture Perfect cricket stadium takes the top spot in our list of most beautiful cricket stadium in the World.

End names: River End, College End
Capacity: 25, 012

With that we conclude our list of most beautiful cricket stadium in the World.