Ranking top 5 cricket grounds in India

India is synonymous with cricket. When there is a cricket match happening in India, the stadium is full-packed, revered with positive chants, sprightly crowd, with their quick-witted banter. Astonishingly, seven of the top 10 largest cricket stadiums in the world are in India.

With India becoming the cricketing power-house over the past decade, one can expect more investments in stadiums and facilities in the years to come. India has fifty-two international venues, twenty-nine more than the next nation on the list.

The stadium plays a pivotal role in the decision-making process of a team from toss to team-selection. It is a no-brainer that the venue and the crowd can influence the match outcome. The following ranking is based on various factors like capacity, facilities, and iconicity of a particular stadium.

Ranking top 5 cricket grounds in India

5. MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

 Home to the IPL giants, Chennai Super Kings, MAC Stadium in Chennai sits near the majestic Marina beach. It is just a few kilometers off the coastline. MAC, also known as the Chepauk stadium, can house 50000 fans at its fullest capacity.

The Chepauk crowd has always been appreciated for their cricket knowledge and sporting gesture since the inception of the game in the stadium. The ground underwent a major renovation in 2009 to host the 2011 ICC World cup.

The iconic tied test match between India and Australia in 1986 was played here. India has won 15 of the 34 test matches played in this venue and has a win percentage of 57 in the limited-overs format.