Narendra Modi Stadium: Difference between revisions

| name             = Narendra Modi Stadium

| nickname         = {{unbulleted list|GCA Stadium|Motera cricket stadium}}<ref name=Seating/>

| logo_image       =  

| logo_size         =  

| logo_caption     =  

| image             = Narendra_Modi_Stadium_view_from_the_gallery.jpg

| image_size       = 300px

| caption           = Inside view of the arena

| map_caption      = The stadium in India

| publictransit     = {{rint|Bus}} Narendra Modi Stadium<br />{{rint|Metro}} [[Motera Stadium metro station|Motera Stadium]] {{rcb|Ahmedabad Metro|Red|croute}}

| fullname         = Narendra Modi Stadium

| former_names     = {{bulleted list| Sardar Patel stadium (former stadium 1982–2021)| Motera Cricket Stadium}}

| address           = [[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave]], [[Motera]],

| city             = [[Ahmedabad]],

| country           = India

| location         = Ahmedabad, [[Ahmedabad district]], [[Gujarat]], [[India]]

| coordinates       = {{Coord|23|05|29|N|72|35|50|E}}

| broke_ground     = {{ubl|1983 (former structure) |December 2016 (New stadium)}}

| built             = September 2015- February 2020<ref name=S/><ref name=India/><br/> 12 November 1983 (former structure)

| opened            = 24 February 2020 (New stadium)<ref name=India>{{cite web|website=[[India Today]]|title=World's largest cricket stadium in Motera named Narendra Modi stadium|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/world-s-largest-cricket-stadium-in-motera-named-narendra-modi-stadium-1772484-2021-02-24|access-date=24 February 2021|archive-date=4 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004000110/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/world-s-largest-cricket-stadium-in-motera-named-narendra-modi-stadium-1772484-2021-02-24|url-status=live}}</ref><br/>12 November 1983 (former structure)

| renovated         =  

| expanded         =  

| closed           = September 2015 (former Sardar Patel stadium)

| demolished       = September 2015 (former Saradar Patel stadium)<ref name=S/>

| owner             = [[Gujarat Cricket Association]]

| operator         = [[Gujarat Cricket Association]]

| surface           = [[Bermuda grass]]<ref name=S/>

| scoreboard       = No

| construction_cost = {{INRConvert|800|c}} (New stadium 2015-2020)<ref>{{cite news |last1=Umarji |first1=Vinay |title=Kem Chho Trump: World's largest cricket stadium gearing up to host US Prez |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/world-s-largest-cricket-stadium-gearing-up-to-host-trump-modi-in-gujarat-120021201119_1.html |access-date=25 March 2021 |work=Business Standard India |date=12 February 2020 |archive-date=13 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213161424/https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/world-s-largest-cricket-stadium-gearing-up-to-host-trump-modi-in-gujarat-120021201119_1.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

| seating_type     = [[Stadium seating]]

| suites           = 76

| architect         =  

* Andrew James ([[Populous (company)|Populous design firm]]) (Narendra Modi stadium)<ref name=S/>

* [[Shashi Prabhu]] (former Sardar Patel stadium)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.spa-aec.com/spaweb/allprojects.html |title=Complete Project List |access-date=1 April 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110823063136/http://www.spa-aec.com/spaweb/allprojects.html |archive-date=23 August 2011}}</ref>

| builder          = [[Larsen and Toubro]]<ref name=AA/>

| main_contractors = Larsen and Toubro<ref name=S/>

| capacity         = 132,000<ref name=AA>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/world-s-largest-cricket-stadium-in-motera-named-narendra-modi-stadium-1772484-2021-02-24|website=[[India Today]]|title=World's largest cricket stadium...|access-date=24 February 2021|archive-date=4 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004000110/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/world-s-largest-cricket-stadium-in-motera-named-narendra-modi-stadium-1772484-2021-02-24|url-status=live}}</ref> (2020–present)<ref name="1.32 lakh">{{cite news |last1=Gupta |first1=Rishabh |title=IND vs ENG: 'Outstanding for Indian cricket,' says Virat Kohli on Narendra Modi Stadium |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-england-virat-kohli-narendra-modi-stadium-outstanding-for-indian-cricket-687042 |access-date=25 March 2020 |work=India TV News |date=24 February 2021 |language=en |archive-date=7 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221007124500/https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-england-virat-kohli-narendra-modi-stadium-outstanding-for-indian-cricket-687042 |url-status=live }})</ref>

*54,000 (2006–2015)<ref name='htold' /><ref name=Cricinfo>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/ground/57851.html Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad, India] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226140409/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/ground/57851.html |date=26 December 2018 }}. ESPN</ref>

*49,000 (1982–2006)

| record_attendance = 101,566<ref>{{cite tweet |last=Shah |first=Jay |author-link=Jay Shah |user=JayShah |number=1596822586679504897 |date=27 November 2022 |title=Extremely delighted &amp; proud to receive the Guinness World Record for the largest attendance at a T20 match when 101,566 people witnessed the epic @IPL final at @GCAMotera's magnificent Narendra Modi Stadium on 29 May 2022. A big thanks to our fans for making this possible! @BCCI https://t.co/JHilbDLSB2 |language=en |access-date=14 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221130125825/https://twitter.com/JayShah/status/1596822586679504897 |archive-date=30 November 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> <br/> ([[2022 Indian Premier League final|2022 IPL Final]])<br/> {{primary source inline|date=September 2023}}

| dimensions       = {{convert|180|yd|order=flip}} x {{convert|150|yd|order=flip}}<ref name="Motera Stadium PM Modi's Vision">{{cite news |last1=Rao |first1=K. Shriniwas |title=New Motera stadium is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, says Amit Shah |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/new-motera-stadium-is-prime-minister-narendra-modis-vision-says-amit-shah/articleshow/70918902.cms |access-date=25 March 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=31 August 2019 |language=en |archive-date=1 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190901053105/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/new-motera-stadium-is-prime-minister-narendra-modis-vision-says-amit-shah/articleshow/70918902.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

| field_shape      = Oval <ref name=S/>

| tenants         = [[Gujarat cricket team]] (1983–present)<br /> [[Indian national cricket team |India cricket team]] (1983–present)<br/>[[Gujarat women's cricket team]]<br/>[[India women's national cricket team]] (2011–present)<br/>[[Gujarat Titans]] (2022–present)<br />[[Rajasthan Royals]] (2010–2014)

| embedded         = {{infobox cricket ground

| end1            = Adani Pavilion End{{citation needed|date=September 2023}}

| end2            = Reliance End{{citation needed|date=September 2023}}

| lastodidate      = 5 October

| lastodiyear      = 2023

| lastodihome      = England

| lastodiaway      = New Zealand

| firstt20idate   = 28 December

| firstt20iyear   = 2012

| firstt20ihome   = India

| firstt20iaway   = Pakistan

| lastt20idate     = 1 February

| lastt20iyear     = 2023

| lastt20ihome     = India

| lastt20iaway     = New Zealand

| firstwodidate   = 12 March

| firstwodiyear   = 2012

| firstwodihome   = India

| firstwodiaway   = Australia

| lastwodidate     = 12 April

| lastwodiyear     = 2013

| lastwodihome     = India

| lastwodiaway     = Bangladesh

| lastwt20idate   = 24 January

| lastwt20iyear   = 2011

| lastwt20ihome   = India

| lastwt20iaway   = West Indies

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The '''Narendra Modi Stadium''' is an international [[cricket]] [[List of Test cricket grounds|stadium]] in [[Ahmedabad]], [[Gujarat]], [[India]]. It is the [[List of cricket grounds by capacity|largest cricket stadium in the world]], with a seating capacity of 132,000 spectators.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gupta |first1=Rishabh |title=IND vs ENG: 'Outstanding for Indian cricket,' says Virat Kohli on Narendra Modi Stadium |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-england-virat-kohli-narendra-modi-stadium-outstanding-for-indian-cricket-687042 |access-date=2023-09-19 |work=India TV News |date=24 February 2021 |language=en |archive-date=7 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221007124500/https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-england-virat-kohli-narendra-modi-stadium-outstanding-for-indian-cricket-687042 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |title=Biggest football stadium in the world... |url=https://olympics.com/en/news/biggest-football-stadium-world-capacity |website=Olympics.com |access-date=5 September 2023 |archive-date=6 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221206145203/https://olympics.com/en/news/biggest-football-stadium-world-capacity |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":3" /><ref name=":6" /> The stadium is owned by the [[Gujarat Cricket Association]] and serves as the venue for domestic and international cricket matches.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Check all the venues of Indian Indian Premier League {{!}} IPLT20.com |url=https://www.iplt20.com/video/247299/shardul-thakur-s-impactful-3-38?tagNames=ipl-magic,indian-premier-league,ipl-magic |access-date=2022-05-29 |website=www.iplt20.com |language=en |archive-date=14 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221014024446/https://www.iplt20.com/video/247299/shardul-thakur-s-impactful-3-38?tagNames=ipl-magic,indian-premier-league,ipl-magic |url-status=live }}</ref> It is one of the premier stadiums of India.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Narendra Modi stadium |url=https://www.bcci.tv/venues/19/narendra-modi-stadium%26ved%3D2ahUKEwiM9_q7wb6BAxVZZ94KHVf8CpY4FBAWegQIDhAB%26usg%3DAOvVaw0Ru_e-NeHYd2xgMDcG7Bcq |website=BCCI.com |access-date=5 October 2023 |archive-date=2 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231002131709/https://www.bcci.tv/venues/19/narendra-modi-stadium%26ved%3D2ahUKEwiM9_q7wb6BAxVZZ94KHVf8CpY4FBAWegQIDhAB%26usg%3DAOvVaw0Ru_e-NeHYd2xgMDcG7Bcq |url-status=live }}</ref>

The Narendra Modi stadium is standing on the same plot where Sardar Patel Stadium was present from 1982 to 2015, until its demolition,<ref name=S/> Sardar Patel stadium was renovated in 2006.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/ahmedabad/cover-story/motera-stadium-gujarats-grand-stand/articleshow/74050920.cms|title=Motera Stadium: Gujarat's Grand Stand|website=Ahmedabad Mirror|access-date=27 February 2020|archive-date=25 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225093849/https://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/ahmedabad/cover-story/motera-stadium-gujarats-grand-stand/articleshow/74050920.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> It served as the main venue of domestic, international cricket in the city till 2015, It hosted some matches during the [[1987 Cricket World Cup|1987]], [[1996 Cricket World Cup|1996]], and [[2011 Cricket World Cup|2011 ICC World Cups]] <ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Donald Trump likely to inaugurate, 110,000 capacity Motera Cricket Stadium, world's largest cricket facility in Ahmedabad |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/donald-trump-likely-to-inaugurate-motera-cricket-stadium-worlds-largest-cricket-facility-in-ahmedabad/motera-cricket-stadium/slideshow/74131161.cms |access-date=14 February 2020 |website=The Economic Times |archive-date=7 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221007221618/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/donald-trump-likely-to-inaugurate-motera-cricket-stadium-worlds-largest-cricket-facility-in-ahmedabad/motera-cricket-stadium/slideshow/74131161.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name=":8" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/ground/team-match-results/ind-narendra-modi-stadium-motera-ahmedabad-840/one-day-internationals-2|title=IND: Narendra Modi Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad Cricket Ground ODI match team match results|website=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=5 October 2023|archive-date=25 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230925092622/https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/ground/team-match-results/ind-narendra-modi-stadium-motera-ahmedabad-840/one-day-internationals-2|url-status=live}}</ref>The Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) scrapped Sardar Patel Stadium in 2015 in desire to build a state of the art, world's biggest cricket stadium. The Narendra Modi stadium is designed by Australia's design firm [[Populous (company)|Populous]] and built by [[Larsen and Toubro]]. It took them 5 years to build and estimated cost of {{INRConvert|800|c|lk=on}}. It is [[List of stadiums by capacity|second largest stadium]] in the world. The arena replaced the iconic [[Melbourne Cricket Ground]]  as world's largest cricket stadium. Headquarter of the GCA is located in its premises. Modi stadium has 4 dressing rooms, 11 center pitches, and 2 practice grounds which can host practice as well as domestic matches etc.<ref name=":3"/><ref name="S"/> <ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=Morse |first=Ben |date=2021-02-24 |title=World's largest cricket stadium hosts its first Test match |url=https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/24/sport/narendra-modi-stadium-india-england-cricket-test-spt-intl/index.html |access-date=2023-09-22 |website=CNN |language=en |archive-date=29 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230929061120/https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/24/sport/narendra-modi-stadium-india-england-cricket-test-spt-intl/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":11" />

On 24 February 2021, the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA), named this newly built stadium as the Narendra Modi Stadium in honour of the current Prime Minister of India, [[Narendra Modi]], who was president of the GCA (2009–2014) and the chief minister of Gujarat (2001-2014). <ref name=":6">{{Cite web|date=24 February 2021|title=1,34,000 capacity cricket stadium in Motera, world's largest, renamed as Narendra Modi Stadium|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/world-s-largest-cricket-stadium-in-motera-named-narendra-modi-stadium-1772484-2021-02-24|access-date=24 February 2021|website=India Today|language=en|archive-date=4 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004000110/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/world-s-largest-cricket-stadium-in-motera-named-narendra-modi-stadium-1772484-2021-02-24|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2021 the stadium was inaugurated by the president of India, [[Ram Nath Kovind]], in an event he presided over.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=From Gujarat to Sardar Patel to Narendra Modi Stadium: The evolution of names of Motera ground over the years |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/india-vs-england-narendra-modi-stadium-sardar-patel-sports-enclave-evolution-details-1772570-2021-02-24 |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=India Today |language=en |archive-date=28 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230828092218/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/india-vs-england-narendra-modi-stadium-sardar-patel-sports-enclave-evolution-details-1772570-2021-02-24 |url-status=live }}</ref>

It was first opened to the public in 2020 amid the [[Namaste Trump]] event, organized for president of the United States [[Donald Trump]].<ref name=":2" /> On 24 February 2021, the Narendra Modi stadium hosted its [[English cricket team in India in 2020–21#3rd Test|first Test]] match, when home side India played against England, it was also its first ever [[day-night test]] game.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Motera Stadium set to host Pink Ball Test: All you need to know about revamped cricket ground in Ahmedabad|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/sports/cricket/story/motera-stadium-set-to-host-pink-ball-test-all-you-need-to-know-about-revamped-cricket-ground-in-ahmedabad-1772135-2021-02-23|access-date=24 February 2021|website=India Today|language=en|archive-date=13 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210413183300/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/sports/cricket/story/motera-stadium-set-to-host-pink-ball-test-all-you-need-to-know-about-revamped-cricket-ground-in-ahmedabad-1772135-2021-02-23|url-status=live}}</ref> <ref name=":7" />On 29 September 2022, opening ceremony of the [[2022 National Games of India|36th National games]] was held inside It.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-28 |title=National Games 2022: All you need to know |url=https://www.espn.in/olympics/story/_/id/34683889/national-games-2022-streaming-schedule-fixtures-mirabai-chanu-avinash-sable-all-need-know |access-date=2023-09-15 |website=ESPN |language=en |archive-date=29 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230929061120/https://www.espn.in/olympics/story/_/id/34683889/national-games-2022-streaming-schedule-fixtures-mirabai-chanu-avinash-sable-all-need-know |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |first= |title=PM Narendra Modi declare open 36th... |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/sports/pm-declares-open-36th-national-games-at-narendra-modi-stadium/article65951628.ece/amp/%26ved%3D2ahUKEwj9h5DYr6qBAxVfzzgGHeGZBxMQFnoECDcQAQ%26usg%3DAOvVaw3gRmHp2zyoV6lfVCu6aIyU |access-date=2023-09-14 |website=[[The Hindu|The Hindu BusinesseLine]] |date=29 September 2022 |archive-date=5 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231005123936/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/sports/pm-declares-open-36th-national-games-at-narendra-modi-stadium/article65951628.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>

The arena will host [[2023 ICC Cricket World Cup final|the final]] of the [[2023 Cricket World Cup|2023 ICC World Cup]] on 19 November.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=ICC announces revised World Cup 2023 schedule: India vs Pakistan now on October 14, 8 more matches see changes |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/icc-announces-revised-world-cup-2023-schedule-with-wholesale-changes-india-vs-pakistan-now-on-october-14-101690795217041.html |website=Hindustan Times |date=9 August 2023 |access-date=14 September 2023 |archive-date=29 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230929061120/https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/icc-announces-revised-world-cup-2023-schedule-with-wholesale-changes-india-vs-pakistan-now-on-october-14-101690795217041.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

Formerly known as the Gujarat Stadium, the ground was renamed in tribute to [[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel]],{{citation needed|date=July 2020}} India's first [[Home Minister]] and [[Deputy Prime Minister of India|Deputy Prime Minister]]. Before the Sardar Patel Stadium, international cricket matches in the city were played at the [[Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation]]'s [[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad|stadium of the same name]] (Sardar Patel Stadium) in the [[Navarangpura|Navrangpura]] area. In 1982, the Government of Gujarat donated a {{convert|100|acre|m2|adj=on|order=flip}} stretch of land on the banks of the [[Sabarmati River]] to build a new stadium. The construction of the Sardar Patel Stadium was completed in nine months.<ref name='htold'>{{cite news|title=Why Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera, Ahmedabad will make cricket history|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/why-sardar-patel-stadium-in-motera-ahmedabad-will-make-cricket-history/story-7b59h4SZG5yHl7BGkg9agK.html|access-date=10 December 2016|newspaper=Hindustan Times|date=10 December 2016|author=HT Correspondent|archive-date=10 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161210175135/http://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/why-sardar-patel-stadium-in-motera-ahmedabad-will-make-cricket-history/story-7b59h4SZG5yHl7BGkg9agK.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Since then, all International cricket fixtures for the city are hosted here. In the [[Australian cricket team in India in 1984–85|1984-85 Australia India series]], Sardar Patel Stadium hosted its first [[One Day International|ODI]], in which India was lost.

At the arena [[Sunil Gavaskar]] became the first ever batter to score 10,000 runs in the Test cricket, he did the feat against Pakistan in their [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 1986-87|1987 tour.]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/20091228-1987-gavaskar-is-the-first-to-score-10000-test-runs-a-10-tonne-toast-741618-2009-12-23|title=1987-Gavaskar is the first to score 10,000 test runs: A 10 tonne toast|website=India Today|access-date=27 July 2023|archive-date=27 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727150304/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/20091228-1987-gavaskar-is-the-first-to-score-10000-test-runs-a-10-tonne-toast-741618-2009-12-23|url-status=live}}</ref> In 1983, [[Kapil Dev]] took a nine-wicket haul against the West Indies in [[West Indies cricket team in India in 1983-84|1983]], and claimed his 432nd Test wicket at the stadium to become the highest wicket-taker in the world in 1995, which broke [[Richard Hadlee|Sir Richard Hadlee's]] previous record.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ashaval.com/motera-stadium-0221119/|title=Motera Stadium: Inauguration, Renovation and Seating Capacity|last=Paliwal|first=Priyansha|date=8 February 2020|website=Ashaval.com|language=en-US|access-date=8 February 2020|archive-date=23 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200323134012/https://ashaval.com/motera-stadium-0221119/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 1996, the ground hosted a low-scoring Test match against [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]], where the visitors lost 105–170.{{Citation needed|date=October 2023}}

 

The Sardar Patel Stadium has hosted games whenever India has hosted the [[Cricket World Cup]], including the first match of the 1996 World Cup between [[England cricket team|England]] and [[New Zealand cricket team|New Zealand]]. However, while the stadium hosted only one game each in 1987 and 1996 WC.  

 

In [[South African cricket team in India in 1996–97|1996 South Africa (SA) tour of India]], in the tour's [[South African cricket team in India in 1996–97#First Test|opening match]], they needed 170 runs to win, India's fast bowler [[Javagal Srinath]] did incredible performance by taking 6 wickets by spending just 21 runs and led his side to victory.<ref name=":11">{{Cite news |title=जगातील सर्वात मोठ्या क्रिकेट स्टेडियमला नरेंद्र मोदींचे नाव, जाणून घ्या काय आहेत वैशिष्ट्यं? |language=mr |work=BBC News मराठी |url=https://www.bbc.com/marathi/india-56178914 |access-date=2023-10-06}}</ref>

The stadium became a focal venue of [[ICC Champions Trophy]] in 2006 and hosted five of the 15 games played. In order to host the tournament, the stadium was renovated to add three new pitches and a new outfield. Floodlights and covered stands were introduced at the stadium as a part of the renovation program.{{Citation needed|date=October 2023}}

In [[New Zealand cricket team in India in 2010–11|2010's New Zealand tour of India]], 1st Test of the series was held at the venue in which [[Kane Williamson]] scored hundred on his Test debut.<ref name=":11" />

 

===2015–2020 (construction of new stadium)===

In October 2015, the stadium was demolished for reconstruction, though some media referred to it as a renovation. The total cost of reconstruction was estimated to be [[Indian Rupee|₹]]700 [[Indian numbering system|crores]] ({{INRConvert|7|b}}).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-09-11 |title=Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera to undergo facelift |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/sardar-patel-stadium-to-undergo-facelift/ |access-date=2022-09-06 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=24 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220924191129/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/sardar-patel-stadium-to-undergo-facelift/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-01-16 |title=Foundation stone laid at Ahmedabad for 'world's largest cricket stadium' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/foundation-stone-laid-at-ahmedabad-for-worlds-largest-cricket-stadium-4477385/ |access-date=2022-09-06 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=25 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221125142536/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/foundation-stone-laid-at-ahmedabad-for-worlds-largest-cricket-stadium-4477385/ |url-status=live }}</ref> However, the final cost was reported at {{INRConvert|800|c}}. The redevelopment, originally planned to be completed in 2019, finished in February 2020.

The idea to build the new stadium was reportedly proposed by [[Narendra Modi]], the president of the [[Gujarat Cricket Association]] and the Chief Minister Gujarat at the time it was his dream project.<ref name=":11" /> Shortly before Modi moved to Delhi after becoming the [[Prime Minister of India]], there were discussions about minor upgrades to the stadium and development of the structure at the pavilion end. Modi asked the officials to build a new larger stadium instead of minor renovation work.<ref name="Gujarat soon to have the largest stadium">{{cite web|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/sports/2019/09/16/Gujarat-will-soon-have-world-largest-cricket-stadium-All-you-need-to-know.html|title=Ahmedabad Stadium to be rebuilt with capacity over 100,000|last=Oza|first=Nandini|date=16 September 2019|accessdate=17 January 2021|website=theweek.in|archive-date=27 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227015724/https://www.theweek.in/news/sports/2019/09/16/Gujarat-will-soon-have-world-largest-cricket-stadium-All-you-need-to-know.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

After starting demolition work at the end of 2015, the GCA issued a [[request for tender]] on 1 January 2016 in [[The Times of India]] and [[The Indian Express]] newspapers. Nine bidders showed interest and purchased the tender documents, out of which three submitted Technical and Financial bids on time; they were the [[Shapoorji Pallonji Group]], Nagarjuna Construction Company, and [[Larsen & Toubro]]. A Tender Commercial Committee (TCC) of nine experts was formed to evaluate tenders. Additionally, STUP Consultants, a Civil [[Engineering consulting|Engineering consultancy]] firm based in [[Mumbai]], was appointed as the Project Management Consultant to evaluate proposals and technical details of each bid working with the TCC.<ref name="Motera Stadium - GCA">{{Cite web|url=https://gujaratcricketassociation.com/news/motera-stadium-gujarats-grand-stand/|title=WORLD'S LARGEST STADIUM IS LIKELY TO HOST SYED MUSHTAQ ALI KNOCKOUT MATCHES THAT ARE GOING TO BE HELD IN JANUARY 2021|date=16 December 2020|access-date=27 July 2023|archive-date=27 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727150305/https://gujaratcricketassociation.com/news/motera-stadium-gujarats-grand-stand/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Each of the three bidders presented their designs, models, and technical details of their concepts & designs. Because of the sheer size and complexity of the project, the bidders were evaluated on multiple parameters like efficiency, resources, the time frame of completion, ease of implementation etc. The bidders were ranked and weighted on all of the parameters.{{citation needed|date=September 2023}}

====Building work====

L&T took over the construction work of the stadium in December 2016.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Singh |first1=Shweta |title=L&T to build world's biggest cricket stadium at Motera |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/LT-to-build-worlds-biggest-cricket-stadium-at-Motera/articleshow/55884457.cms |access-date=25 March 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=9 December 2016 |language=en |archive-date=1 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301131147/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/lt-to-build-worlds-biggest-cricket-stadium-at-motera/articleshow/55884457.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> On 16 January 2017, the Gujarat Cricket Association oversaw the project, which formally began on the same day. The stadium was planned to be finished in 2 years and the reconstruction project was estimated to cost around ₹700 crore ($93 million).<ref>{{cite news |last1=AFP |title=India starts building world's biggest stadium |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-in-school/India-starts-building-world%E2%80%99s-biggest-stadium/article17079837.ece |access-date=25 March 2021 |work=The Hindu |date=23 January 2017 |language=en-IN |archive-date=28 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200528043107/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-in-school/India-starts-building-world%E2%80%99s-biggest-stadium/article17079837.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> Finishing touches were given to the stadium in February 2020 and it hosted an [[England national cricket team|England]]-[[India national cricket team|India]] day-night test match in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/112303/new-motera-stadium-to-host-england-in-dn-test|title=New Motera stadium to host England in D/N Test|date=16 February 2020|website=Cricbuzz|access-date=19 February 2020|archive-date=18 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200518060803/https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/112303/new-motera-stadium-to-host-england-in-dn-test|url-status=live}}</ref>

Mumbai-based Commercial Kitchen Consultants "Span Asia" were hired to work with [[Populous (company)|Populous]] and [[Larsen and Toubro|L&T]] on all the F&B Related areas such as the Concession Counters, Main Stadium Kitchens, Player Kitchens, VIP/VVIP Boxes, Corporate Boxes, Press & Media Boxes, Pantries, GCA Club and Related areas.

 

====2020–present====

PM Modi inaugurated [[2022 National Games of India|2022 national games]] in the arena. In 2020 "[[Namaste Trump]]" event organised there for president of the United States [[Donald Trump]]. The new stadium hosted its first Test match (England vs India), it was also its first ever [[Day-night test]]. It became home ground of IPL team [[Gujarat Titans|Gujrat Titan]] The venue hosted [[2022 Indian Premier League final|2022]] and [[2023 Indian Premier League final|2023 IPL finals]]. <ref name=":9" /><ref name=":0" /><ref name=":10" />

The Narendra Modi stadium has two tier structure.<ref name="S" /> The arena built on 63 acres of land, it has 3 entry point, with a metro line at one of the entry points. It has 76 corporate boxes that can hold 25 persons each,<ref name="business-standard.com">{{cite news |last1=Kumar |first1=Anish |title=Motera Stadium: All you need to know about world's largest cricket venue |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/sports/motera-stadium-all-you-need-to-know-about-world-s-largest-cricket-venue-120022200600_1.html |access-date=8 March 2021 |work=Business Standard India |date=22 February 2020 |archive-date=23 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210223101938/https://www.business-standard.com/article/sports/motera-stadium-all-you-need-to-know-about-world-s-largest-cricket-venue-120022200600_1.html |url-status=live }}</ref> a 55-room clubhouse, an Olympic size swimming pool,<ref name="business-standard.com"/><ref>{{cite news |title=WORLD'S LARGEST CRICKET STADIUM OPENS IN AHMEDABAD |url=https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/02/24/1988930/0/en/WORLD-S-LARGEST-CRICKET-STADIUM-OPENS-IN-AHMEDABAD.html |access-date=8 March 2021 |work=globenewswire |date=23 February 2020 |archive-date=26 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200226051335/http://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/02/24/1988930/0/en/WORLD-S-LARGEST-CRICKET-STADIUM-OPENS-IN-AHMEDABAD.html |url-status=live }}</ref> and four dressing rooms. Food court and  hospitality area is available in each spectator stand, the premises of the stadium have cricket academy and practice pitches.<ref name=":11" /> A unique feature of the stadium is its LED light system on the roof, instead of the usual floodlights towers which one can see at cricket stadiums around the world. The LED lights are installed on an antibacterial, fireproof canopy with [[Polytetrafluoroethylene|PTFE]] membrane that covers {{convert|30|m}} out of {{convert|55|m}} width of sitting area. The roof was installed by [[Walter P Moore]] firm, they specifically designed it to be lightweight and separate from the seating bowls in order to make it fairly earthquake resistant.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.walterpmoore.com/projects/motera-cricket-stadium-roof-design|title=Motera Stadium roof design|date=6 November 2018|access-date=19 February 2020|archive-date=26 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200226051337/https://www.walterpmoore.com/projects/motera-cricket-stadium-roof-design|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Larsen and Toubro]] was the main building contractor of the arena, they worked in collaboration with foreign firms from Australia, Japan, Spain, United States and Italy. They assigned Australia's [[Populous (company)|Populous]] company to design the stadium, their architect Andrew James designed the Narendra Modi stadium. The firm is notable for designing iconic [[Tottenham Hotspur Stadium]]. The two tier structure of the Narendra Modi stadium is supported from beneath by numerous huge "Y shape columns"; which eliminates the need for pillars inside the arena and thus gives spectators an unobstructed view of the entire field from any place in the Stadium. Each "Y shape" column's weight is 280 tonnes they are about 30 meter tall, they were [[Precast concrete|Precasted]] in huge moulds and assembled on the stadium building site, later many precasted parts were installed in this way. The fabric of the roof is imported from Japan, the LED lighting installed by a Spain based firm, Italy's a firm installed cables on which Japan's company fitted roof fabric. The ground have 11 centre pitches, playing field has sensors to detect the need of water for grass, which can automatically activate 67 fully automated underground pop-up sprinklers. The ground has [[Bermuda-grass|Bermuda grass]] surface, seeds for which were purchased from USA. The stadium has high-tech drainage system and 360° latest LED lights system, which is fitted on a ring on the inside edge of the roof, thus shadows don't form on the ground.<ref name="S" />

The stadium premises has many facilities, it have an indoor [[cricket]] practice area, [[badminton]] and [[tennis]] courts, a [[Squash (sport)|Squash]], [[table tennis]] area, 3D projector theater and {{Dubious span|text=three practice grounds|date=September 2023}} and 50 rooms.<ref name="World's largest stadium to host POTUS">{{cite news |title=Kem chho Trump! World's largest cricket stadium all set to host POTUS |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/current/economy-politics/kem-chho-trump-world-largest-cricket-stadium-all-set-to-host-potus/story/396505.html |access-date=25 March 2021 |work=Business Today |date=February 19, 2020 |archive-date=3 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303052813/https://www.businesstoday.in/current/economy-politics/kem-chho-trump-world-largest-cricket-stadium-all-set-to-host-potus/story/396505.html |url-status=live }}</ref> <ref name=S/> The parking lot can accommodate 3,000 cars and 10,000 two-wheelers. It has a huge ramp designed to facilitate the movement of around 60,000 people simultaneously. The arena has been designed in such a way that, patrons can fill the lower tier of the stadium for smaller events to maintain the crowd atmosphere when not at full capacity.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gupta |first1=Kriti |title=Motera Cricket Stadium In Ahmedabad With Seating Capacity Of Over A Lakh To Be World's Largest |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/motera-cricket-stadium-in-ahmedabad-with-seating-capacity-of-over-a-lakh-to-be-largest-in-the-world-359982.html |access-date=25 March 2021 |work=IndiaTimes |date=7 January 2019 |language=en-IN |archive-date=18 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210618005433/https://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/motera-cricket-stadium-in-ahmedabad-with-seating-capacity-of-over-a-lakh-to-be-largest-in-the-world-359982.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

There was a plan that the stadium would be connected to the nearest metro station by a skywalk bridge in order to decrease road congestion, it was said that it would complete after September 2020, it was part of the Motera Metro Station project rather than the stadium's.<ref name="Motera to get skywalk by 2020">{{cite news |last1=Kaushik |first1=Himanshu |title=Motera stadium to get skywalk by September 2020 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/motera-stadium-to-get-skywalk-by-september-2020/articleshow/70744418.cms |access-date=25 March 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=19 August 2019 |language=en |archive-date=15 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210315193042/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/motera-stadium-to-get-skywalk-by-september-2020/articleshow/70744418.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>{{Update inline|date=September 2023|reason=Its very old info, does the skywalk built or not? should be updated.}}

The arena is scheduled to host 5 matches of the [[2023 Cricket World Cup|ICC World Cup 2023]], including the first and [[2023 Cricket World Cup final|the final]] game, high-profile India v Pakistan and Australia vs England games.<ref name=":1" />

[[File:President Trump and the First Lady in India (49582986283).jpg|thumb|The jam-packed stadium amid [[Namaste Trump|''Namaste'' Trump]] event, while US President [[Donald Trump]] giving his speech.|249x249px]]

In 2020, the stadium was the venue of the "Namaste Trump event", which was organised for maiden visit of President Trump by Indian Prime minister [[Narendra Modi]].<ref name=":10">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/videos/politics/ahmedabads-motera-stadium-to-host-us-president-donald-trump-5304111.htm|title=Ahmedabad's Motera Stadium to host US President Donald Trump|date=February 14, 2020|work=cnbctv18.com|language=en-US|access-date=24 February 2020|archive-date=16 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200216011656/https://www.cnbctv18.com/videos/politics/ahmedabads-motera-stadium-to-host-us-president-donald-trump-5304111.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> The event mirrored the "[[Howdy Modi]]" event held in [[Houston]], [[Texas]].<ref>{{cite news |title=It'll Be 'Namaste Trump' in India After 'Howdy Modi' in Texas |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-02-17/it-ll-be-namaste-trump-in-india-after-howdy-modi-in-texas |access-date=25 March 2021 |work=Bloomberg.com |date=17 February 2020 |language=en |archive-date=25 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200225022752/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-02-17/it-ll-be-namaste-trump-in-india-after-howdy-modi-in-texas |url-status=live }}</ref>

[[File:Celebrating_75_years_of_friendship_though_cricket.jpg|thumb|249x249px|Australian PM [[Anthony Albanese]] (second from left) and Indian PM [[Narendra Modi]] with the Australia cricket team captain [[Steve Smith (cricketer)|Steve Smith]] (far left) and India cricket team skipper [[Rohit Sharma]] at the event, "75 years of friendship through cricket".|left]]

On March 9, 2023, the Narendra Modi Stadium hosted the 75 Years of Friendship through Cricket Event, which was attended by Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] and visiting Australian Prime Minister [[Anthony Albanese]]. The event was held in conjunction with the fourth Test match of the [[Border–Gavaskar Trophy|Border-Gavaskar Trophy]] between India and Australia.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-09 |title=IND vs AUS: Modi and Albanese's lap of honour to mark 75 years of IND-AUS friendship, see pics |url=https://indianexpress.com/photos/sports-gallery/ind-vs-aus-modi-and-albanese-do-lap-of-honour-to-mark-75-years-of-ind-aus-friendship-see-pics-8486430/ |access-date=2023-10-05 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=12 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412212518/https://indianexpress.com/photos/sports-gallery/ind-vs-aus-modi-and-albanese-do-lap-of-honour-to-mark-75-years-of-ind-aus-friendship-see-pics-8486430/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

The event began with the two prime ministers singing the [[national anthems]] of their respective countries and shaking hands with the players of both teams. They then visited a gallery showcasing glimpses of 75 years of cricket friendship between the two countries.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-09 |title=Albanese-Modi bromance at Gujarat cricket stadium; annual summit tomorrow |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/albanesemodi-bromance-at-gujarat-cricket-stadium-annual-summit-tomorrow-101678366859254.html |access-date=2023-10-05 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=21 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321054611/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/albanesemodi-bromance-at-gujarat-cricket-stadium-annual-summit-tomorrow-101678366859254.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

After the gallery visit, the two prime ministers took a lap of honor around the stadium in a specially designed golf cart. They were greeted by loud cheers from the crowd, who waved [[Indian Flag|Indian]] and [[Australian flag|Australian]] flags. The event concluded with the two prime ministers [[Toss (cricket)|tossing the coin]] to start the [[Test match (cricket)|Test match]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=India and Australia celebrates '75 years of friendship through cricket' at Narendra Modi Stadium |url=https://cmogujarat.gov.in/en/latest-news/india-and-australia-celebrates-75-years-of-friendship-through-cricket-at-narendra-modi-stadium/ |access-date=2023-10-05 |website=CMO Gujarat |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329011210/https://cmogujarat.gov.in/en/latest-news/india-and-australia-celebrates-75-years-of-friendship-through-cricket-at-narendra-modi-stadium/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

The 75 Years of Friendship through Cricket Event was a celebration of the strong ties between India and Australia, which have been forged over many years through the shared love of cricket. The event was also an opportunity to promote sports diplomacy and to encourage people from both countries to come together and celebrate their friendship.<ref>{{Cite web |title=India and Australia celebrate 75 years of friendship at world's largest cricket stadium |url=https://www.sbs.com.au/language/gujarati/en/article/india-australia-pm-celebrate-75-years-of-friendship-at-worlds-largest-cricket-staduim/59rhxk624 |access-date=2023-10-05 |website=SBS Language |language=en |archive-date=5 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231005123959/https://www.sbs.com.au/language/gujarati/en/article/india-australia-pm-celebrate-75-years-of-friendship-at-worlds-largest-cricket-staduim/59rhxk624 |url-status=live }}</ref>

== ICC World Cup matches ==

Erstwhile Sardar Patel Stadium had hosted matches of ICC World cups :

{{Single-innings cricket match|date=14 February|team1={{cr-rt|NZL}}|score1=239/6 (50 overs)|score2=228/9 (50 overs)|team2={{cr|ENG}}|runs1=[[Nathan Astle]] 101 (132)|wickets1=[[Graeme Hick]] 2/45 (9 overs)|runs2=[[Graeme Hick]] 85 (102)|wickets2=[[Dion Nash]] 3/26 (7 overs)|result=New Zealand won by 11 runs|report=[http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/65157.html Scorecard]|venue=[[Sardar Patel Stadium|Gujarat Stadium]], [[Motera]], [[Ahmedabad]]|umpires=[[B. C. Cooray]] (SL) and [[Steve Randell]] (NZ)|motm=[[Nathan Astle]] (NZ)|toss=|rain=|notes=}}

  | runs1 = [[Shane Watson]] 79 (92)

  | wickets1 = [[Christopher Mpofu]] 2/58 (9 overs)

  | runs2 = [[Graeme Cremer]] 37 (51)

  | wickets2 = [[Mitchell Johnson (cricketer)|Mitchell Johnson]] 4/19 (9.2 overs)

  | umpires= [[Richard Kettleborough]] (Eng) and [[Asoka de Silva (cricketer)|Asoka de Silva]] (NZ)

  | motm = [[Shane Watson]] (Aus)

  | venue = Sardar Patel Stadium, [[Motera]], [[Ahmedabad]]<br />Attendance: 18,569

  | runs1 = [[Brendan Taylor]] 44 (57)

  | wickets1 = [[Tim Southee]] 3/29 (9.2 overs)

  | runs2 = [[Martin Guptill]] 86* (108)

  | motm = [[Martin Guptill]] (NZ)

  | venue = Sardar Patel Stadium, [[Motera]], [[Ahmedabad]]<br />Attendance: 7,000

  | runs1 = [[Ricky Ponting]] 104 (118)

  | wickets1 = [[Yuvraj Singh]] 2/44 (10 overs)

  | runs2 = [[Yuvraj Singh]] 57* (65)

  | wickets2 = [[David Hussey]] 1/19 (5 overs)

  | motm = [[Yuvraj Singh]] (Ind)

  | venue = Sardar Patel Stadium, [[Motera]], [[Ahmedabad]]<br />Attendance: 51,000

  | notes = Sachin Tendulkar completed 18,000 runs in his ODI career in the match.

 

|report=[https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384404.html Scorecard]

=== In previous arena ===

* In October 1999, [[Sachin Tendulkar]] scored his first Test Match double-hundred in a match against New Zealand.{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}

* Tendulkar became the first-ever cricketer to score 18,000 runs in ODI format in a match against [[Australia cricket team|Australia]] during [[2011 Cricket World Cup]].{{citation needed|date=September 2023}}

* In 2008, [[AB de Villiers]] scored his maiden test double century.{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}

* [[2022 Indian Premier League final|IPL 2022 Final]] between the [[Gujarat Titans]] and the [[Rajasthan Royals]]. Titans won the IPL in their inaugural season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Final (N), Ahmedabad, May 29, 2022, Indian Premier League (Riyan Parag 15*, Obed McCoy 8*, Mohammed Shami 0/33) - Live, RR vs GT, Final, live score, 2022 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2022-1298423/gujarat-titans-vs-rajasthan-royals-final-1312200/live-cricket-score |access-date=2022-05-29 |website=ESPNcricinfo |archive-date=29 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220529141638/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2022-1298423/gujarat-titans-vs-rajasthan-royals-final-1312200/live-cricket-score |url-status=live }}</ref>  This event was attended by 104,859 people, the highest in the history of cricket and of the stadium.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=camille.jensen |date=2022-06-28 |title=New world record attendance set in Populous-designed cricket stadium |url=https://populous.com/new-world-record-attendance-set-in-populous-designed-cricket-stadium |access-date=2023-06-02 |website=Populous |language=en-US |archive-date=2 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602222650/https://populous.com/new-world-record-attendance-set-in-populous-designed-cricket-stadium |url-status=live }}</ref>

* [[2023 Indian Premier League|IPL 2023 Final]] between the Titans and [[Chennai Super Kings]]. In his 250th IPL match, [[MS Dhoni]] captained CSK to their fifth IPL victory, tying [[Mumbai Indians]] for the record of most IPL trophies.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=IPL 2023 Final, CSK vs GT: MS Dhoni scripts history, plays 250th match and 11th final |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/ipl-2023/story/ipl-final-ms-dhoni-history-250th-match-11th-final-csk-vs-gt-ahmedabad-2386076-2023-05-29 |access-date=2023-06-02 |website=India Today |language=en |archive-date=2 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602222650/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/ipl-2023/story/ipl-final-ms-dhoni-history-250th-match-11th-final-csk-vs-gt-ahmedabad-2386076-2023-05-29 |url-status=live }}</ref>

 

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