The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 final between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad entered the Guinness World Record.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) made the announcement on its official twitter handle.
The milestone was achieved for the highest attendance in a T20 match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
On 29 May 2022, the IPL 2022 final between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad was attended by 1,01,566 people, setting a new world record.
“A proud moment for everyone as India creates a Guinness World Record. This is for all our fans for their unmatched passion and unwavering support. Congratulations to @GCAMotera and @IPL,” BCCI tweeted.
Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets to clinch the IPL 2022 title.
BCCI secretary Jay Shah also shared this achievement and wrote, “Delighted and proud to receive the Guinness World Record for the largest attendance in a T20 match when 101,566 people witnessed the epic @IPL final at @GCAMotera’s spectacular Narendra Modi Stadium on 29 May 2022 . A big thanks to our fans for making this possible! @BCCI.”
The Motera stadium was built in 1982 and renovated in 2021. It hosts the second qualifier as well as the final of the 15th season of IPL on 29th May 2022.
Spread over 63 acres, the stadium was built at an estimated cost of ₹800 crore, and with a seating capacity of 1,32,000 spectators, it surpassed the hallowed Melbourne Cricket Ground which could accommodate 90,000.
“The total area is equivalent to 32 Olympic size soccer fields put together,” said a note from the Press Information Bureau giving details of the massive structure.
(With inputs from ANI)
