Smallest Cricket Stadiums in India

Top 10 Smallest Cricket Stadiums in India – 2025 Updated

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There are several small stadiums in India and they have produced a no. of high-scoring matches. It is often seen that matches are power-packed in smaller stadiums, and it creates a stir in the atmosphere.

Cricket is one of the most popular sports in the world. In India alone, it has garnered crores of fans who love cricket and watch it. Whether the match is of India or any other team, there is a lot of craze for this game in India. There is no doubt that the size of the cricket stadium is now a big factor. There is always a frenzy surrounding the large stadiums.

However, it is often seen that matches are power-packed in smaller stadiums, and it creates a stir in the atmosphere. The smaller cricket stadiums often produce more enthralling matches, making it interesting for the game of cricket. In India, most of the stadiums are smaller in size, which makes scoring runs easier. Through this article, we will know which is the smallest cricket stadium in India.

Ranking Factor

Boundary Size: The dimension of the boundaries on a cricket field is a big factor in determining the smallest cricket stadium in India. In fact, smaller fields tend to have more fours and sixes, which makes a match more exciting. Honestly, the infrastructure or the number of spectators in a stadium takes a back seat, if there are rains of fours and sixes in that stadium. In fact, it is easier for batsmen to send the ball on the other side of the boundaries in a small-sized stadium. Humongous shots also attract the spectators to flock inside the stadiums, which enhances the glamour of the game.

List of Top 10 Smallest Cricket Stadiums in India – 2025

Rank	Stadium	Location	Capacity	Boundary Size	Ticket Price	Best Moments
1.	Holkar Cricket Stadium	Indore	30,000	56 meters	Rs 3,000 to Rs 30,000	Virender Sehwag scored the third-highest ODI score of 219 at this ground against West Indies.
2.	DR YSR Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium	Visakhapatnam	27,500	58 meters	Rs 1,000 to Rs 7,500	On April 5, 2005, MS Dhoni scored 148 runs off 123 balls against Pakistan.
3.	Brabourne Stadium	Mumbai	50,000	58 meters	Rs 750 to Rs 10,000	In 2010 IPL, Yusuf Pathan scored a 37-ball century against MI. This record still holds the pole position.
4.	Moti Bagh Stadium	Vadodara	18,000	59 meters	Rs 1,000 to Rs 15,000	Mohammad Azharuddin's 62-ball ODI century against New Zealand in 1988, the fastest at that time.
5.	Arun Jaitley Stadium	New Delhi	35,200	60 meters	Rs 3,000 to Rs 30,000	Sunil Gavaskar's historic Test century in 1983 and Anil Kumble's 10-wicket against Pakistan in 1999.
6.	Green Park Stadium	Kanpur	32,000	65 meters	Rs 7,000 to Rs 15,000	India's first Test win over Australia in December 1959.
7.	Greenfield International Stadium	Thiruvananthapuram	50,000	65 meters	Rs 750 to Rs 10,000	India's huge 317-run victory in 2023 against Sri Lanka in an ODI.
8.	Eden Gardens	Kolkata	68,000	65 meters	Rs 900 to Rs 28,000	India’s historic Test win in 2001 vs Australia.
9.	Dharamshala Cricket Stadium	Dharamshala	21,200	65 meters	Rs 2,250 to Rs 30,000	Its debut IPL match on April 16, 2010, Kings XI Punjab vs Deccan Chargers.
10.	IS Bindra Stadium	Mohali	27,000	68 meters	Rs 500 to Rs 30,000	World Cup semi-final in 1996, Australia vs West Indies.

Smallest Cricket Stadium in India

The smallest cricket stadium in India by boundary is the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. The stadium has a boundary length of just 56 meters, which makes it a batting paradise. The ground has produced some excellent batting wickets with batters dominating the bowlers consistently. It is also a historic ground with Sehwag scoring his only double-hundred in ODIs. The last international match hosted by this ground was in January 24 with India defeating Afghanistan in a T20I match.

10. IS Bindra Stadium | Mohali | Capacity: 27,000

The IS Bindra Stadium is on the list of small stadiums in India. In the past, this stadium was named Mohali Stadium. This cricket stadium, built in 1993, is located in the city of Mohali. A total of 27,000 spectators can watch the game in this stadium. However, the length of the boundary of this field is not at all impressive (68 meters).

Many World Cup matches have been held in this stadium. And due to the small size of the field, batsmen can be seen playing big shots here in this stadium. The IS Bindra Stadium was the home ground of Punjab Kings in the IPL before the franchise decided to play its home matches in Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.

Name	Location	Boundary	Capacity
IS Bindra Stadium	Mohali	68 meters	27,000

9. Dharamshala Cricket Stadium | Dharamshala | Capacity: 21,200

This stadium is built in Dharamshala of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, which is located at an altitude of 1317 meters above sea level. This stadium is right in front of Dhauladhar mountain, due to which a wonderful view of natural beauty is seen here. This stadium has a seating capacity of 21,200 spectators.

The first match in Dharamshala was played between India and Pakistan on 5 March 2005. Since then, many IPL, Test and International matches have been played in this stadium. At the same time, this ground has also witnessed the World Cup cricket match. The square boundary of this stadium is only 65 meters.

Name	Location	Boundary	Capacity
Dharamshala Cricket Stadium	Dharamshala	65 meters	21,200

8. Eden Gardens | Kolkata | Capacity: 68,000

Eden Gardens is one of the most popular and shortest cricket stadiums in the world and in India. It was built in the year 1864 during British rule. The spectator capacity of this stadium is 68,000. This historic stadium is also called the Mecca of Indian cricket. It is said that a cricketer's career is incomplete until he plays in a fully packed Eden Gardens.

In Eden Gardens Cricket Stadium, the length of the square boundaries is only 65 meters. So, the size of this historic stadium is quite smaller than other stadiums in this country. Although it is not the smallest ground, its relatively short boundaries favour the batsmen, making it a high-scoring venue, especially in limited-overs formats. However, Eden Gardens' atmosphere and history contribute significantly to its reputation, often influencing the specifics of its boundary lengths.

Name	Location	Boundary	Capacity
Eden Gardens	Kolkata	65 meters	68,000

7. Greenfield International Stadium | Thiruvananthapuram | Capacity: 50,000

Greenfield Stadium — Green Park Stadium (Image Credits: BCCI Official X Account/@BCCI)

The Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram is one of the most important stadiums in the country. This stadium started its journey in 2015. However, on November 1, 2018, India faced the West Indies cricket team in an ODI match at this ground. This stadium is relatively new, so its infrastructure is also quite advanced.

50,000 spectators can sit together and watch the game in this stadium. However, the square boundary of this cricket stadium located in Thiruvananthapuram is only 65 meters, which makes it the seventh-smallest cricket stadium in India. Due to the short length of the field, it is not a difficult task for batsmen to hit fours and sixes here, which makes it a high-scoring ground.

Name	Location	Boundary	Capacity
Greenfield International Stadium	Thiruvananthapuram	65 meters	50,000

6. Green Park Stadium | Kanpur | Capacity: 32,000

Kanpur's Green Park Stadium is one of the oldest stadiums in India. This 32,000-seat stadium was built in 1945. Since its construction, many important matches have been held in this stadium. Since this stadium was built a long time ago, the infrastructure is not modern. However, the size of the stadium makes it a different experience to watch the game here.

The length of the square boundary of this field is only 65 meters. Due to the small size of the field, this venue has become a haven for the batters. Test-ODI-T20, matches of all formats of the game are hosted in this historic stadium. However, with the emergence of the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, the no. of matches has lessened here.

Name	Location	Boundary	Capacity
Green Park Stadium	Kanpur	65 meters	32,000

5. Arun Jaitley Stadium | New Delhi | Capacity: 35,200

If we talk about the shortest stadium in India (based on boundaries), then the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi takes the centre stage. This stadium was earlier known as the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium. A lot of sixes and fours are hit in the Arun Jaitley Stadium due to its meagre size. The boundaries of the historic Arun Jaitley Stadium are very small.

It must be noted that the straight boundary here is only 60 to 62 meters in size, which makes it the fifth-smallest cricket stadium in India. The square leg boundary is around 56 meters, which makes it perfect for six-hitting. In the last few years, it has emerged to become one of the highest scoring grounds in the country. If we talk about the seating capacity in this stadium, then it is around 42,000.

Name	Location	Boundary	Capacity
Arun Jaitley Stadium	New Delhi	60 meters	35,200

4. Moti Bagh Stadium | Vadodara | Capacity: 18,000

The Moti Bagh Stadium in Vadodara, Gujarat is one of the oldest stadiums in the state, built in 1982. The very next year, i.e., in 1983, the India vs West Indies Test match was held at this ground, which is considered a milestone for this stadium. Several historic instances have been held at this ground, including Mohammad Azharuddin's 62-ball century, breaking Zaheer Abbas' record.

It is the home ground of Baroda in cricket. The stadium is no longer used to host international matches now but regularly hosts domestic games. The straight boundary of this ground is only 59 meters, which makes it one of the shortest stadiums in the country. It is the fourth-smallest cricket stadium in India by boundary.

Name	Location	Boundary	Capacity
Moti Bagh Stadium	Vadodara	59 meters	18,000

3. Brabourne Stadium | Mumbai | Capacity: 50,000

One of the biggest names in the list of small stadiums in India is the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. Although this stadium with a capacity of 50,000 spectators is quite old, the length of the boundary of this field is quite short. In some places, its length is only 58 meters. And because the field is small, batsmen prefer to play big shots here.

Several historic matches have been held in this stadium, which was built in 1937. This Brabourne Stadium is one of the high-scoring stadiums in the country. All formats of cricket matches are played in this field.

Name	Location	Boundary	Capacity
Brabourne Stadium	Mumbai	58 meters	50000

2. DR YSR Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium | Visakhapatnam | Capacity: 27,500

This stadium, built in 2003, is located in Visakhapatnam. When full, this stadium can accommodate 27,500 spectators. However, the length of the square boundary of this field is quite short (58 meters). However, this does not create any obstacles in the way of this beautiful game.

Due to the small size of the field, the number of fours and sixes is more. Furthermore, this stadium is a paradise for batting because the pitch of this field is batting-friendly. Therefore, this stadium has witnessed many big innings. Test-ODI-T20, all formats of matches are held at this venue.

Name	Location	Boundary	Capacity
DR YSR Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium	Visakhapatnam	58 meters	27,500

1. Holkar Cricket Stadium | Indore | Capacity: 30,000

Holkar Cricket Stadium is in Indore city of Madhya Pradesh and can be called the ground which is the smallest cricket stadium in India. Earlier, it was known as the Maharani Usharaje Trust Cricket Ground. But in the year 2010, the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association changed its name and named it after the Maratha dynasty Holkar. Holkar Stadium has a seating capacity of 30 thousand spectators.

Night matches can also be played in this stadium as this wonderful ground is equipped with floodlights. On this ground, Virender Sehwag scored the third-highest score in ODI International, 219 runs. The square leg boundary is only 56 meters, which makes it the smallest cricket stadium in India by boundary.

Name	Location	Boundary	Capacity
Holkar Cricket Stadium	Indore	56 meters	30,000