Sharjah Cricket Stadium first venue to host 300 international matches – Venues which have hosted most T20Is, ODIs and Tests | Sporting News India

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Sharjah Cricket Stadium, one of the most iconic cricket venues, has just set a new record. With the recent match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh on November 6, Sharjah became the first stadium to host 300 international games.

The stadium is not only famous for its history of memorable matches but also for unforgettable performances, especially by legends like Sachin Tendulkar. Since hosting its first game between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in 1984, Sharjah has seen countless greats showing their skills.

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Over the years, it has become a symbol of cricketing history, attracting fans from all over. Sharjah has hosted a variety of formats, from Tests and ODIs to T20Is, marking its place as a historic venue in cricket.

Sharjah’s rich cricketing legacy

Sharjah Cricket Stadium is not just about numbers; it’s about the memories and iconic performances that have taken place on its pitch. Many fans remember Tendulkar’s famous ‘Desert Storm’ innings against Australia in 1988, a knock that still resonates in the cricketing world.


The legendary Indian batsman scored seven centuries at this ground, a record equaled only by Pakistan’s Saeed Anwar at Sharjah. When Pakistan faced restrictions on hosting international matches after a terrorist attack in 2009, the United Arab Emirates, particularly Sharjah, became their second home. In honor of Tendulkar’s contributions, Sharjah even renamed one of its stands after him last year.

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Top Cricket grounds with the most international matches

While Sharjah leads with 300 international games, other famous stadiums are also close in numbers. Here is a look at some of the top cricket grounds with the highest number of international matches hosted:

Ground Span Matches Tests ODIs T20Is
Sharjah Cricket Stadium 1984-2024 300 9 253 38
Sydney Cricket Ground 1882-2024 291 112 161 18
Melbourne Cricket Ground 1877-2024 287 116 152 19
Harare Sports Club 1992-2024 267 39 182 46
Lord’s, London 1884-2024 227 147 70 10
Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka 2006-2024 211 28 120 63
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo 1986-2024 207 9 151 47
Kennington Oval, London 1880-2024 200 107 76 17
Adelaide Oval 1884-2024 181 82 86 13
Dubai International Cricket Stadium 2009-2024 163 13 58 92

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Top Indian grounds with the most international matches

India, too, has several iconic stadiums that have hosted numerous international matches. Here are the top five Indian grounds with the most games:

Ground Span Matches Tests ODIs T20Is
Eden Gardens, Kolkata 1934-2023 89 42 36 11
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi 1948-2024 74 35 31 8
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru 1974-2024 66 25 31 10
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai 1934-2024 65 35 28 2
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 1975-2024 63 27 28 8

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