The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad stands as India’s top cricket venue, replacing the old Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium on the same site. It was inaugurated in 2021.
With a seating capacity of 1,32,000, it surpassed the Melbourne Cricket Ground as the world’s largest cricket stadium. The state-of-the-art facility features four dressing rooms, 11 center pitches, and two practice grounds.
5. Rohit Sharma – 86 vs Pakistan, 2023
Chasing a modest target of 192, Rohit took charge with a blistering 86 off just 63 balls, smashing six fours and six sixes. His commanding innings ensured India’s comfortable seven-wicket victory.
4. Azmatullah Omarzai – 97 vs South Africa, 2023*
Azmatullah Omarzai emerged as Afghanistan’s top scorer in their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 league match against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Batting at No. 5, he played a crucial knock, remaining unbeaten on 97 off 107 balls, hitting seven fours and three sixes. His efforts propelled Afghanistan to a total of 244, but they eventually lost the match by five wickets.
3. Rachin Ravindra – 123 vs England, 2023*
Rachin Ravindra announced himself on the big stage during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Promoted to No. 3 in the absence of Kane Williamson, he made an instant impact in the tournament opener against England in Ahmedabad.
Chasing 283, Ravindra delivered a masterclass with an unbeaten 123 off just 96 balls, forming a record 273-run partnership with Devon Conway. His knock helped New Zealand register a dominant victory.
2. Travis Head – 137 vs India, 2023
Chasing a challenging target of 241, Head dismantled the Indian bowling attack with a breathtaking 137 off 120 balls, striking 15 fours and four sixes.
With this knock, he joined the elite list of Australian batters to score a century in a World Cup final, alongside Ricky Ponting (2003) and Adam Gilchrist (2007). His heroics earned him the Player of the Match award.
1. Devon Conway – 152 vs England, 2023*
Devon Conway set the record for the highest individual ODI score at the Narendra Modi Stadium with his sensational 152* against England in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
Chasing 283, Conway played a dominant innings, smashing 19 fours and three sixes in his unbeaten 121-ball knock. His innings guided New Zealand to a commanding nine-wicket victory, marking a perfect start to their World Cup campaign.