By SRTeam There are a lot of people who’d agree that cricket stadiums are getting much smaller these days, and this may be because it keeps the game more interesting for a vast demographic. You know, not everybody likes Test cricket, some like T20 more, and it is not easy to hit sixes in a big stadium. With that note, we’re here with the list of the top 10 smallest cricket stadiums in the world. And sure enough, the seating capacity of these stadiums is also pretty small. So, let’s just get started with this list, shall we?
1. Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand
Eden Park, located in Auckland, New Zealand, had to be the smallest cricket stadium in the entire world which is used for higher-level cricket matches and mainly for international matches. Just so you know though, the boundary line here is just 55 meters, so yes, if it is a T20 match here, you’ll see a lot of sixes out of the ground. Sure enough, despite its size, Eden Park has hosted some of cricket’s most memorable moments, creating a bond between the venue and fans worldwide, and that’s why it is so famous.
2. The Wanderers, Johannesburg, South Africa
Next on the list, known as the “Bullring,” The Wanderers in Johannesburg is distinguished by its kinda electric atmosphere and is the second smallest ground globally, having a square boundary area of 64 meters. Usually though, here, the pitch of the field is usually a bouncy one, which is a delightful challenge to the players, and that’s what makes the matches quite thrilling. On the one hand, batsmen are happy with smaller boundaries while on the other, bowlers often benefit from the placid bounce, particularly at the start of the game. With that small of a boundary, it surely deserves a spot on this list.
3. Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, England
Then, the Lord’s Cricket Ground, known as the “Home of Cricket” is not only a very typical example but also the third smallest square boundary cricket stadium in the world measuring 65 meters, can you even imagine that? Literally, every cricket fan has the dream of watching a live match in this stadium, it is THAT special, you know? Just so you, even though its size is small, the ground provides equal chances for both batsmen and bowlers, thus doing justice to all.
4. Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India
If we talk about one of the most famous stadiums in India, Eden Gardens had to be on that list, or else, it’ll all just be lies. And why do we have this one on this list today? Well, that’s just because it has the 4th smallest boundaries of just 66 meters, and that’s what makes it a thrilling cricket ground. You know, because every ball has half a chance of going out of the ground with just one decent hit. Other than that, this cricket ground’s capacity is more than 68000, which is just insane if you think about it for a sec.
5. McLean Park, Napier, New Zealand
Sure enough, McLean Park in Napier, New Zealand, is another stadium that batsmen love, and this is also with a straight boundary of 66 meters. And yes, it is true that the audience surely enjoys the game here because of its visual charm and easy targets at the highest-scoring games. All in all, even if it doesn’t include the majesty and glory of the greater grounds, the intimate environment and the reduced size of McLean Park have been an attraction to players who would like to expose their batting talents.
6. Holkar Stadium, Indore, India
Next on the list, you see, Holkar Stadium, Indore, India, is not a ground large enough to avoid being called, the preferred venue for the Limited Overs format, and just so you know, the straight boundary is just 67 meters, thus it allows batsmen to run and hit balls easily. As for some technical details and a bit of history about this ground, well, the flat pitch and favorable conditions for batting make this venue a high-scoring area. It has brought forth some of the best moments of the game including the T20s where the batsmen outpaced the score within a very short time in the game.
7. Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Then, Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad and Tobago is a notable cricket ground that plays an important role in the tournament schedule, especially for international-level cricket matches. As for some technical details, spanning 67 meters, its square boundaries make it one of the smallest stadiums in the Caribbean.
8. M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India
Next is the IPLs most preferred stadium, well, Chinnaswamy Stadium has been famous for its tiny boundaries and the fact that it usually crosses the score of 200. Here, you see, it has a capacity of 33,800 people, which is pretty small for an IPL match. It definitely has been a place for many memorable contests where sixes and fours make up the scorecards and has been such a joyous affair for cricket-loving fans.
9. Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India
It had to be one of the most historic and small cricket grounds in India in 2024. You see, with just 68 meters of boundary, this stadium is surely famous for its electric atmosphere and inviting pitches that favor batting, you know? Without a single doubt, the stadium is part of history due to having witnessed some of cricket’s most famed milestones.
10. Bellerive Oval, Hobart, Australia
Last on the list, for sure, Bellerive Oval, which is located in Hobart Australia, is a contented place among the other massive stadiums that can be counted among the smallest in the world. Why, though? The ground, with its par 68 meters, and the clean boundary are probably the reasons for its recognition. And sure enough, this has been possible through the venues becoming home to both domestic and international cricket matches that have been both very entertaining and high-scoring, surpassing, for example, the local maximum quite a few times.
Conclusion
There you have it. These are by far the smallest cricket stadiums out there, and sure enough, it literally is pretty thrilling and full of excitement to watch a cricket match, especially those T20 ones, you know? So, that’s that.