ICC ODI World Cup 2023: A look at the 10 stadiums that will host World Cup

Narendra Modi Stadium: The stadium that will host the opener and the final, the largest sports stadium in the world will also host the epic India vs Pakistan encounter thriller. The venue, which was renovated in 2021 to its current state, has a reported capacity of around 132,000-capacity and is no stranger to the big occasion. (Image: PTI)

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium: This stadium located in Bengaluru is the home of the Royal Challengers Bangalore will offer some high-scoring thrillers thanks to its true pitch and relatively small boundary size of 65 metres. (Image: AP)

M.A. Chidambaram Stadium: Sunny Chennai is expected to provide a different experience to Bengaluru with its humid climate and slow and low pitch. The 38,200-capacity M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, just a couple of kilometres from the majestic Marina beach, has seen its fair share of iconic moments. (Image: PTI)

Arun Jaitley Stadium: Formerly known as the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, this stadium is one of the most historic venues in the country. The master blaster Sachin Tendulkar broke Gavaskar's record for most Test tons after reaching his 35th century in 2005 against Sri Lanka. (Image: PTI)

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium: Easily one of the prettiest stadiums in the country with its picturesque views, the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium is another venue that is expected to produce high-scoring thriller thanks to its small boundary (64 metres). It is one of the newest international venues in India having hosted India’s home games since 2013, when England took on the Men in Blue. (Image: PTI)

Eden Gardens: This was one of the largest venues in India before the renovated Narendra Modi Stadium was opened. The historic Eden Gardens was the first stadium that hosted a World Cup final in 1987 after Lord’s hosted the first three. (Image: AP)

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium: Another new venue in this list, Lucknow’s cricket stadium has not seen much international cricket action since its completion in 2017. However, it has seen top-quality cricket as the Lucknow Super Giants call it home ever since their introduction to the IPL in 2022. The venue will be making its ODI World Cup debut. (Image: PTI)

Wankhede Stadium: The unofficial ‘cricket capital’ of India has a rich pedigree of great matches and great players. This colossal venue was the platform for India's ODI World Cup win in 2011 when Dhoni 'finished off in style' that saw the Men in Blue lift the trophy after 28 years.

MCA International Stadium: The nearly 43,000-seater is another venue that is expected to produce exciting contests thanks to its true pitch and small boundaries. The MCA stadium hosted its first international game when India took on England in 2012 in an ODI and in 2016 it was granted Test status. (Image: MCA)

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: The home of the Sunrisers Hyderabad, which was built in 2005, will play host to 3 matches at the upcoming World Cup. The nearly 40,000-seater will host 2 Pakistan matches (Image: PTI)