A historic or picturesque cricket stadium often boosts the mood and vibe of the players and viewers. Picking the 10 most beautiful cricket stadiums is a tough nut to crack given that there are so many iconic and mesmerizing cricket stadiums all around the world.
Taking the scenic beauty, aesthetics, architecture, infrastructure, and history into account, here are the top 10 most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world –
10. Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- Established- 2009
- Location- Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Capacity- 25,000
- Memorable matches- ICC World T20 Final 2021, IPL Finals 2020,2021
The large white circled roof along with its unorthodox floodlights system popularly known as the ‘Ring of Fire’ gives this stadium a very unique look which is why it features in our list of most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world.
| First Test | Last Test | First ODI | Last ODI | First T20I | Last T20I |
| Pakistan vs South Africa (12th November, 2010) | New Zealand vs Pakistan (24th November, 2018) | Australia vs Pakistan (22nd April, 2009) | Oman vs Papua New Guinea (16th April, 2022) | Australia vs Pakistan (7th May, 2009) | Australis vs New Zealand 14th November, 2021) |
9. Hagley Oval
- Established- 1851
- Location- Christchurch, New Zealand
- Capacity- 18,000
- Memorable matches- It has mainly hosted bilateral series matches to date.
Greenery all around, chilled atmosphere, holiday vibes, and cricket. If you add all of these, then the result you get is Hagley Oval! Its complete grass embankment for sitting purposes is what makes this ground more special which is why this stadium makes it to the list of most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world.
| First Test | Last Test | First ODI | Last ODI | First T20I | Last T20I |
| New Zealand vs Sri Lanka (26th December, 2014) | New Zealand vs South Africa (25th February,2022) | Canada vs Scotland (23rd January, 2013) | New Zealand vs Bangladesh (23rd March, 2021) | New Zealand vs England (1st November,2019) | New Zealand vs Australia (22nd February,2021) |
8. Trent Bridge
- Established- 1841
- Location- Nottinghamshire, England
- Capacity- 16,000
Memorable matches- 2015 Ashes Test Match – the first time England won an Ashes Test on Day 3, England vs Pakistan ODI match- England scored a record 444 runs
Beautiful stands, picturesque sunsets, small ground and high-scoring encounters. That’s exactly what the Trent Bridge stadium provides and hence takes the 8th spot among the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world.
| First Test | Last Test | First ODI | Last ODI | First T20I | Last ODI |
| England vs Australia (1st June, 1899) | England vs India (4th August,2021) | England vs Pakistan (31st August, 1974) | Australia vs Bangladesh (20th June, 2019) | India vs Bangladesh (6th June,2009) | England vs Pakistan (16th July, 2021) |
7. Eden Gardens
- Established- 1864
- Location- Kolkata, India
- Capacity- 65,000
Memorable matches- India vs Australia 2001 Test, 1987 World Cup Final, India vs Pakistan Asian Test Championship, 2016 T20 WC Final to name a few.
England- Lord’s, Australia- MCG, India- Eden Gardens! That is the stature of this stadium. It is one of the most iconic stadiums in the world, it has undergone some huge infrastructural developments over the years, and the best part of Eden Gardens is its atmosphere and crowd which always turns up in large numbers, roars to the loudest and never fails to impress which makes it one of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world.
| First Test | Last Test | First ODI | Last ODI | First T20I | Last T20I |
| India vs England (5th June, 1934) | India vs Bangladesh (22nd November, 2019) | India vs Pakistan (18th February, 1987) | India vs South Africa (18th March, 2020) | India vs England (29th October, 2011) | India vs West Indies (20th February, 2022) |
6. KIA Oval
- Established- 1845
- Location- London, England
- Capacity- 25,000
- Memorable matches- ICC Champions Trophy 2017 Final, Bradman’s farewell duck in 1948.
Kennington Oval or popularly the KIA Oval is one of those stadiums whose architectural beauty instantly amazes one and every single time one sees it. Its red brick stands and aerial view is always an eye-catching sight and very fittingly included in the top 10 most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world.
| First Test | Last Test | First ODI | Last ODI | First T20I | Last T20I |
| England vs Australia (6th September, 1880) | England vs India (2nd September, 2021) | England vs West Indies (7th September, 1973) | England vs Sri Lanka (1st July, 2021) | England vs West Indies (28th June, 2007) | Bangladesh vs Ireland (22nd May, 2020) |
5. Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Cricket Stadium
- Established- 2003
- Location- Dharamshala, India
- Capacity- 23,000
- Memorable matches- It has mainly hosted bilateral series matches to date.
‘Cricket amidst the mountains’ – that is probably the best way to describe this beautiful stadium. Its surrounding atmosphere, the monastery-like designed stands, and the chilled weather make this one of the most loved and beautiful cricket stadiums in the world. Interestingly, this entire stadium gets covered by snow during winter in India.
| First Test | Last Test | First ODI | Last ODI | First T20I | Last T20I |
| India vs Australia (25th March, 2017) | India vs Australia (25th March, 2017) | India vs England (27th January, 2013) | India vs South Africa (12th March, 2020) | India vs South Africa (2nd October, 2015) | India vs Sri Lanka (27th February, 2022) |
4. Adelaide Oval
- Established- 1873
- Location- Adelaide, Australia
- Capacity- 50,000
- Memorable matches- Australia vs New Zealand- 1st Day-Night Test match, Australia vs India Test match, 2020- India 36 runs all out.
Probably one of the best sunset views is seen at this venue. The splendid gigantic white stands (the roof of which can be climbed with permission), the overall greenery, and the old-school black scoreboard add to the overall pleasing atmosphere. This stadium is at its best when it hosts a ‘New Year’s Eve’ BBL match every year on 31st December and the views of the fireworks all around the stadium is as splendid as it gets, a perfect treat to the eyes.
| First Test | Last Test | First ODI | Last ODI | First T20I | Last T20I |
| Australia vs England (12th December,1884) | Australia vs England (16th December, 2021) | Australia vs West Indies (20th December, 1975) | Australia vs India (15th January, 2019) | Australia vs England (12th January, 2011) | Australia vs Sri Lanka (27th October, 2019) |
3. Newlands
- Established- 1888
- Location- Cape Town, South Africa
- Capacity- 25,000
- Memorable matches- South Africa vs England Test match, 1899- SA 35 runs all out, Stephen Fleming scored 262 runs in 2002 vs South Africa.
Mesmerizing, enthralling, riveting, amazing, and so on! Anyone will run out of adjectives to describe the beauty of this stadium. The table mountain and the devil’s peak in the surrounding atmosphere, the green grass embankment and the perfect holiday vibe that this venue provides make this one of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world and take the 3rd place in this article.
| First Test | Last Test | First ODI | Last ODI | First T20I | Last T20I |
| South Africa vs England (25th March, 1889) | South Africa vs India (11th January, 2022) | South Africa vs India (7th December, 1992) | South Africa vs India (23rd January, 2022) | Australia vs Zimbabwe (12th September, 2007) | South Africa vs England (1st December, 2022) |
2. Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
- Established – 1853
- Location- Melbourne, Australia
- Capacity- 90,000
- Memorable matches- The birthplace of Test and ODI cricket, 2015 World Cup Final, Women’s T20 World Cup Final 2020, Boxing Day Test matches
Till 2020 this was the largest cricket stadium in the world. Its colossal stands with rich history along with a buzzing jam-packed crowd of 1,00,000 give the stadium a majestic and royal appeal which is why this is one of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world.
| First Test | Last Test | First ODI | Last ODI | First T20I | Last T20I |
| Australia vs England (15th March, 1877) | Australia vs England (26th December, 2021) | Australia vs England (5th January, 1971) | Australia vs India (18th January, 2019) | Australia vs India (1st February, 2008) | Australia vs Sri Lanka (20th February, 2022) |
1. Lord’s cricket ground
- Established- 1814
- Location- London, England
- Capacity- 30,000
- Memorable matches- 1975, 1979, 1983, 2019 World Cup Finals, 2002 India vs England NatWest Series Final- Sourav Ganguly taking off his shirt, India became a Test-playing nation- 25th June 1932.
The ‘Home of Cricket’ takes the first spot and is definitely the most beautiful cricket stadium in the world. It is every cricketer’s dream to play a Test match at Lord’s and score a century or take 5 wickets to haul in order to get listed on the Lord’s honorary board, at the Lord’s cricket ground museum. The terracotta-colored pavilion end and the newly built nursery end give the stadium a perfect blend of history and modernization. Pride plus rich history plus eye-engaging visuals are what makes the Lord’s Cricket Ground.
| First Test | Last Test | First ODI | Last ODI | First T20I | Last T20I |
| England vs Australia (21st July,1884) | England vs New Zealand (2nd June,2022) | Englnd vs Australia (26th August, 1972) | England vs Pakistan (10th July, 2021) | England vs Netherlands (5th June, 2009) | Nepal vs Netherlands (29th July, 2018) |
FAQs
- What is the largest cricket stadium in the world? – Narendra Modi Stadium, India
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- What is the most beautiful cricket stadium in the world?- Lord’s Cricket Ground, England
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