Ahmedabad’s Motera stadium: 10 things you should know

Feb 23, 2021 16:32 IST

Motera Cricket Ground in Ahmedabad will host the 3rd Test match between India and England from Wednesday. This will be a Pink Ball Test, the 2nd one to be played in India and the third Day-night Test for Team India. The newly reconstructed venue is historic as well as technologically superior. Here are 10 things you didn't know about the ground.  

1. Largest cricket stadium in the world
2. Recently renovated at a cost of 800cr
3. Can accommodate 1,10,000 fans 
4. Hosted Former US President Trump in Feb 2020
5. 11 Pitches available to play in the stadium
6. Special drainage system installed below the field
7. Matches can restart in 30 mins after heavy rains
8. No pillars for floodlights, only a ring of lights 
9. Olympic size pool, 3D theatre, 55-room clubhouse
10. Parking for 3000 cars & 10,000 two-wheelers