Eden Gardens Cricket Stadium: Cricket is not just a game but a passion in many countries around the world. There is a huge number of fans of this game all over the world. The second match of the three-match ODI series between India and Sri Lanka (IND vs SL) is being played at Eden Gardens. Do you know which is the oldest cricket stadium in India? Where is it and when was it built? Actually it is Eden Gardens only. Yes, the country’s first international cricket stadium is Eden Gardens. Let’s know about the country’s first stadium…
This stadium is 158 years old
The Eden Gardens Stadium is the oldest, largest and without doubt the most famous stadium in India. This oldest cricket stadium of the country is in the city of Kolkata in the state of West Bengal. Eden Gardens Stadium was built in the year 1864. Since then it has been renovated many times. Eden Gardens had a capacity of 94,000 to 100,000 spectators after its 1987 renovation for the World Cup. The stadium has recorded attendances of more than 100,000 people on at least six separate occasions. But after the renovation of the year 2011, its capacity decreased to around 68,000 spectators.
The name of this stadium is derived from Eden Gardens, one of the oldest parks in Kolkata. The park adjacent to the stadium was laid out in 1841 and named after the Eden sisters of the then Governor General of India, Lord Auckland. According to the capacity of the spectators, this stadium is the third largest stadium in the world. Eden Gardens Stadium has seen some of the best cricket matches in the history.
The first ODI match was played 36 years ago
There are many memories associated with this ground, which is counted among the historical and oldest stadiums of cricket. In this, there is also a memory of the first ODI match played on this ground. On February 18, 1987, that is, about 36 years ago, the first ODI match was played at Eden Gardens. This match took place between the teams of India and Pakistan. This match was also very interesting, where ups and downs were happening till the last over.
The world’s largest stadium is also in India
Located in Motera area of Ahmedabad Narendra Modi The stadium is the largest cricket stadium in the world, with a seating capacity of 1 lakh 10 thousand spectators. This stadium is built in 63 acres. The stadium has four dressing rooms and three practice grounds. It has facilities for both indoor and outdoor practice. The drainage system of this stadium is so modern that the match can start only half an hour after the rain stops.
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