Narendra Modi Stadium, earlier known as Motera, is a venue that has hosted some historic matches, hosted 28 ODI matches so far. The team batting first has won 16 times, while the chasing team has won the remaining 12 matches.
The Narendra Modi Stadium will host five 2023 ODI World Cup matches, the most anticipated being the India and Pakistan clash on 14th October. The final of the 2023 ODI World Cup will also be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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ODI Records at Narendra Modi Stadium
Narendra Modi Stadium, in its 28 ODIs, has offered many memorable moments like India’s epic 325-run chase against the West Indies in 2002, Sachin Tendulkar’s brilliant 123 against Pakistan, Pakistan’s 319-run chase against India in 2005, etc.
Highest Team Totals at Narendra Modi Stadium
The Narendra Modi Stadium has always favored the batting team, as the pitch is excellent for batting. Batters have also made the most of the conditions and posted some massive totals. The following is the list of the highest ODI scores registered at the Narendra Modi Stadium:
- South Africa 365/2 vs India (2010)
- India 325/5 vs West Indies (2002)
- West Indies 324/4 vs India (2002)
- Pakistan 319/7 vs India (2005)
- India 315/6 vs Pakistan (2005)
Most Runs by a Batter at Narendra Modi Stadium
In what can be called a batting paradise, Narendra Modi Stadium has been a great place to bat long and score big. The following is the list of batters with the most runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad:
Player Innings Runs Average 50s/100s
| Players | Innings | Runs | Average | 50/100 |
| Rahul Dravid | 5 | 342 | 114.00 | 1/2 |
| Chris Gayle | 4 | 316 | 79.00 | 0/2 |
| Rohit Sharma | 5 | 221 | 44.20 | 2/0 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 5 | 215 | 43.00 | 1/1 |
| Sourav Ganguly | 3 | 190 | 63.33 | 0/1 |
Bowlers with Most Wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium
Bowlers, who have displayed exceptional skills, have had good days at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The following is the list of bowlers who have picked the most wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium:
Player Innings Wickets Economy Strike Rate
| Players | Innings | Wicket | Economy | Strike Rate |
| Kapil Dev | 6 | 10 | 3.04 | 30.70 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 3 | 9 | 2.50 | 18.11 |
| Lasith Malinga | 2 | 7 | 4.21 | 15.85 |
| Chris Gayle | 4 | 6 | 4.56 | 18.16 |
| Alzarri Joseph | 3 | 6 | 5.00 | 27.00 |
Highest Individual Scores at Narendra Modi Stadium
Various batters have kept cricket fans hooked with their batting at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The following is the list of the top five highest individual ODI scores at the Narendra Modi Stadium:
- Sourav Ganguly – 144 vs Zimbabwe (2000)
- Chris Gayle – 140 vs India (2002)
- Sachin Tendulkar – 123 vs Pakistan (2005)
- Ambati Rayudu – 121* vs Sri Lanka (2014)
- Dwayne Bravo – 112* vs England (2006)
Best Bowling at Narendra Modi Stadium
The Narendra Modi Stadium is excellent for batting, and a testament to this fact is that no bowler has been able to pick a five-wicket haul at this ground. The following is the list of the top five bowling performances at the Narendra Modi Stadium:
- Prasidh Krishna – 4/12 vs West Indies (2022)
- Mitchell Johnson – 4/19 vs Zimbabwe (2011)
- Farveez Maharoof – 4/20 vs India (2005)
- Jason Holder – 4/34 vs India (2022)
- Yuzvendra Chahal – 4/49 vs West Indies (2022)
Note: The batting and bowling stats mentioned above are as of September 11, 2023.
Concluding Thoughts
The Narendra Modi Stadium is all set to host five 2023 ODI world cup matches. The India vs Pakistan match will be played at this ground on 14th October. Plus, the final of the 2023 ODI world cup will also be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on 19th November.