Moti Bagh Stadium, Cricket stadium in Vadodara, India
Moti Bagh Stadium is a cricket ground in Vadodara, Gujarat, set within the grounds of the Lakshmi Vilas Palace. It has a seating capacity of 18,000 and is primarily used for first-class and local matches, as international cricket is no longer hosted there.
The stadium was built as part of the Lakshmi Vilas Palace complex and was owned by the Gaekwad family, former rulers of Baroda. It hosted international matches until those were moved to the IPCL Sports Complex Ground.
The ground is part of the Gaekwad family's legacy and has long been a hub for cricket in the region. Local fans still gather here to watch emerging players and domestic competitions.
The stadium is easy to reach from central Vadodara, and visitors can combine a match with a visit to the palace. Matches are usually held in the cooler months, so check local listings for fixtures.
In 1988, Mohammad Azharuddin scored a century off just 62 balls here against New Zealand, setting a world record for the fastest ODI hundred at the time. That innings remained the fastest in Indian cricket for many years.
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