Top 5 Best Cricket stadiums in the World – Greatest Cricket Stadiums

5. The Kia Oval (South-London – England)

The Oval is an International Cricket Ground situated in Kenington, south London. The Oval is considered the home ground of Surrey County Cricket Club. This ground was opened in 1845 and holds the record of being the first cricket stadium to host a test match in England only the second in the World after Melbourne Cricket Ground. This ground has a seating capacity of 27500. There are two ends at Oval, the north-western end is called the Vauxhall End and the opposite end is called the Pavilion End.

The Oval has hosted several historically noteworthy athletic events in addition to cricket. It hosted England's first international football match, against Scotland, in 1870. It was the site of the inaugural FA Cup final in 1872, as well as subsequent finals between 1874 and 1892. It hosted the England v. Wales and England v. Scotland rugby international matches in 1876, as well as rugby's inaugural varsity match in 1877. It also hosted the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy final which resulted in Pakistan’s victory over India.

4. Eden Gardens (Kolkata – India)

Eden Gardens is India’s second-largest cricket stadium situated in Kolkata, West Bengal. It is the oldest cricket stadium in India and was built in 1864. It gets its name from the Eden Gardens, one of Kolkata's oldest parks, which is next to the stadium and was constructed in 1841 and named for Lord Auckland's then-Governor-General of India's Eden sisters. It was originally titled 'Auckland Circus Gardens,' but its creators subsequently renamed it to 'Eden Gardens,' after the Garden of Eden in the Bible. It is spread over an area of almost 50 acres. Eden Gardens has a capacity of 80000 currently.

Eden Gardens is referred to as the “Home of Indian Cricket”. It has the fastest outfield among all the cricket grounds in India. Eden Gardens is known as the "Mecca of Indian cricket" since it was the country's first officially established cricket venue. This venue has hosted numerous major International cricket competitions including, World Twenty20 Final in 2016, World Cup Final in 1987, and multiple Asia Cup matches. The 1987 Cricket World Cup Final at Eden Garden had a record audience of 95000 people. Eden Gardens has two ends, one is known as High Court End and the opposite one is called Pavilion End. The Bengal Cricket Association's headquarters are located at the stadium. In addition to international matches, the stadium hosts local Indian cricket matches and is home to the Kolkata Knight Riders. The stadium's Club House is named after Dr. B. C. Roy, the former Chief Minister of West Bengal.

3. Sydney Cricket Ground (Sydney – Australia)

The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) is an Australian sports venue in Sydney. The 173 years old stadium was established in 1848 and has a seating capacity of 48601 people.

It is used in Australian Rules football, rugby league football, rugby union football, and association football, as well as Test, One Day Internationals, and Twenty20 cricket. The New South Wales Blues cricket side, the Big Bash League's Sydney Sixers, and the Australian Football League's Sydney Swans all call it home. The Sydney Cricket Ground Trust owns and operates it.

SCG is considered a spin-friendly pitch because of its unique soil and foundation. In the first documented cricket match played at what was then the Garrison Ground, the Garrison Club beat the Royal Victoria Club in 1854. Bradman's 452 runs for New South Wales against Queensland at the SCG in 1928–29 set a new record for first-class innings.

The cricket season of 1928–29 was a memorable one. On December 15, Australia and England played in front of 58,446, the highest audience ever to watch a cricket match at the SCG. With the new ground seating, it's doubtful that the record will be broken. On November 25, 2014, a bouncer from Sean Abbott struck Phillip Hughes in the neck, knocking him unconscious at the SCG. Hughes died on November 27th as a consequence of a subarachnoid hemorrhage, never regaining consciousness.

2. Melbourne Cricket Ground (East Melbourne – Australia)

The Melbourne Cricket Ground is also known as The ‘G’ is the world’s second-largest cricket stadium by capacity and 11th largest overall. MCG is managed and funded by the Melbourne Cricket Club and has a capacity of 100024 people.

The MCG has undergone several alterations since its construction in 1853. The stadium hosted the 1956 Summer Olympics, the Commonwealth Games in 2006, and two Cricket World Cups in 1992 and 2015. The MCG is known for its role in the history of international cricket, having hosted the first Test match and the first One Day International between Australia and England, respectively, in 1877 and 1971.

In the 20th century, MCG was one of the two main cricketing venues in Australia along with SCG. Since 1982 MCG hosts one Test each summer between 29 December and 1st January and is known as the Boxing Day Test.

During the 1954–55 England tour of Australia, one of the most dramatic occurrences in cricket occurred at the MCG during the Melbourne Test. Big cracks had emerged on the pitch during an extremely hot Saturday's play, and groundsman Jack House watered the field to seal them up on the rest day Sunday. This was unlawful, and The Age newspaper leaked the news. The teams decided to continue the game, and England won by 128 runs in the last innings, with Frank Tyson taking 7 for 27.

With an attendance of over 87,000, the MCG hosted the 1992 Cricket World Cup Final between Pakistan and England. Pakistan won the match with Wasim Akram's allround effort, which saw him score 33 runs and take three wickets, making Pakistan cricket world champions for the first and only time.

1. Lord’s Cricket Ground (London – England)

The most prominent cricket venue in the world is Lord's Cricket Ground, which is located in St. John's Wood, London, England. The Lord's Cricket Ground, or Lord's, is named after Thomas Lord, the club's founder. It was the home of the International Cricket Council (ICC) until August 2005 and is owned by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).

Because of its historical prominence in cricket, Lord's is often known as the "Home of Cricket" or "The Mecca of Cricket." It is the first cricket ground ever constructed. On its honors board, the Lord's has a tradition of honoring players who score a century or select a fifer, and every player aspires of achieving this feat and earning a place in history. Three (3) World Cup Finals have also been held at this location.

The world's oldest sporting museum is located at Lord's. Lord's is now on the third of three locations established by its creator, Thomas Lord, between 1787 and 1814. The Lord's first Ground is currently known as the Lord's Old Ground, but it was once known as Dorset Square. His second ground was used from 1811 to 1813 before being demolished to make way for the Regent's Canal, which ran through its outfield. The current site of the Lord's Ground is approximately 250 yards (230 meters) northwest of the Middle Ground. This stadium has a capacity of 30,000 spectators.