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Cricket's huge in India, way more than just a sport. Everyone knows big places like Eden Gardens, but smaller grounds have their own cool vibe. Here's a look at 12 of India's smallest cricket stadiums, based on how many people they hold. They're full of history, nice views, and crazy fans.
| No. | Stadium Name | Location | Capacity |
| 1 | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium | Dharamshala | 23,000 |
| 2 | Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Ground | Rajkot | 15,000 |
| 3 | Holkar Cricket Stadium | Indore | 30,000 |
| 4 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium | Jaipur | 30,000 |
| 5 | ACA–VDCA Stadium | Visakhapatnam | 27,500 |
| 6 | Niranjan Shah Stadium | Rajkot | 28,000 |
| 7 | Indira Gandhi Stadium | Una (Himachal Pradesh) | 15,000 |
| 8 | Sector 16 Stadium | Chandigarh | 20,000 |
| 9 | Arun Jaitley Stadium | Delhi | 35,200 |
| 10 | Brabourne Stadium | Mumbai | 25,000 |
| 11 | Wankhede Stadium | Mumbai | 33,108 |
| 12 | Green Park Stadium | Kanpur | 32,000 |
Capacity: 23,000
Tucked away in the Himalayas, this ground is the smallest in India where international matches are played. The Punjab Kings play IPL games here. It's got a pitch that's good for hitting, and the mountains in the background are unreal. It held its first international game in 2013, India vs. England.
Capacity: 15,000
This small ground in Gujarat gets used for local games. Rajkot has a bigger stadium, but this one's good if you want to get close to the action.
Capacity: 30,000
People love this place because the boundaries are short (56 meters). The floodlights are even shaped like an M for Madhya Pradesh. It's been hosting ODIs since 2006 and has seen some high-scoring IPL matches.
Capacity: 30,000
The Rajasthan Royals play here. It's got a mix of old and new, and holds 30,000 people after being fixed up. Virat Kohli scored his fastest ODI century here in 2013.
Capacity: 27,500
This ground's by the sea in Andhra Pradesh, so the breeze helps bowlers who can swing the ball. MS Dhoni scored his first ODI century here in 2005, and the Sunrisers Hyderabad play some IPL games here too.
Capacity: 28,000
This place uses solar power and has fancy stuff. It's part of a sports complex and hosts domestic and IPL games.
Capacity: 15,000
A hidden gem in Himachal Pradesh, the playing area is 64x55 meters. They play Ranji Trophy games here, and it's a good spot to see cricket at a local level.
Capacity: 20,000
This place is used for different sports, but it's held ODIs and T20s. It's got short boundaries and an old-school feel.
Capacity: 35,200
This historic ground in Delhi (since 1883) has short boundaries and is good for batting. They renamed it in 2019. The Delhi Capitals play here, and it's where Ashish Nehra played his last match in 2017.
Capacity: 25,000
This old stadium hosted India's first Test after they became independent in 1948. The Wankhede is more well-known, but this one's still used for local cricket.
Capacity: 33,108
Everyone remembers this place because India won the 2011 World Cup here! The short boundaries and sea breeze make it a good spot for T20 games. The Mumbai Indians play here.
Capacity: 32,000
One of India's oldest grounds (since 1945), Green Park helps spin bowlers. They've been playing Test matches here since 1952.
India's smaller cricket stadiums show that size doesn't matter. From the mountain views in Dharamshala to the big hitting in Indore, these places are exciting. They've seen important moments, and they help grow new talent. Whether it's using solar power or keeping the old traditions alive, these stadiums are a key part of Indian cricket, giving fans great experiences.
