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Motera Stadium: Facts About The World's Largest Cricket Stadium

The stadium was first built in 1982 when the Gujarat government donated 50 acres of land for its construction. The ground began hosting international cricket a year later in 1983. Till now, Motera has held one T20I, 12 Test matches and 24 ODIs

New Delhi: The renovated Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera, Ahmedabad, will soon become the largest cricket stadium in the world as it will have a seating capacity of 110,000 people. The stadium is likely to be inaugurated by US President Donald Trump. The American President along with the first lady Melania Trump will be attending the welcome event named 'Namaste Trump' at the world's largest cricket stadium. The stadium was first built in 1982 when the Gujarat government donated 50 acres of land for its construction. The ground began hosting international cricket a year later in 1983. Till now, Motera has held one T20I, 12 Test matches and 24 ODIs. Interesting facts about the world's largest cricket stadium below. Motera Stadium: Facts About The World's Largest Cricket Stadium

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