IPL 2018: Top 5 stadiums of the tournament

Every year, the Indian Premier League attracts thousands of spectators from all over the country. We're spontaneously sucked into a whirlpool of exuberance and emotion as we find ourselves cheering for our favorite teams with all our might. An integral part of enhancing the visual experience for fans is the electrifying atmosphere that engulfs us in the gigantic Cricket stadiums.

The feeling of being in close proximity to our favorite players, the excitement of being surrounded by thousands of fellow Cricket lovers and the joy being able to witness enthralling cricketing action right in front of our eyes is what makes the stadium experience a thousand times more attractive than watching the matches on the television.

With the IPL just a few days away, let's take a look at the Top 5 stadiums of the tournament.

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#5 M.A Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

M.A Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Home to one of the most successful franchises in the history of the IPL, M.A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is conducive to a vibrant atmosphere to watch matches in. Populated by passionate fans of the game, the home ground of the Chennai Super Kings brims with excitement in every match, no matter which team is playing. The stands are filled with people sporting the yellow jersey and cheering on their side to glory.

The Chidambaram Stadium, which had been deprived of any IPL action in the last two years owing to the ban on CSK, is bound to be filled with overjoyed fans this time around with CSK all set to make a glorious comeback.

#4 Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, New Delhi

Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, New Delhi

One of the oldest cricketing stadiums in the country, Feroz Shah Kotla has seen scores of brilliant matches to have taken place on its lush green outfield. Kotla is the home ground to the Delhi Daredevils side and will see its first game of the season on April 23 (Monday) against the Kings XI Punjab.

The New Delhi stadium is well-known for its fans, who're dedicated to the game, body, and soul. In every match, you'll find them turning out in red and blue, no matter their rankings on the points table. Further, since the national capital is an amalgamation of various cultures, supporters of other IPL sides are also found in abundance at the Kotla.

#3 M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Take a look at the Royal Challengers Bangalore totals over the years, and you'll know why M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru is so special. With a picturesque lush green outfield that is as quick as lightning itself, this stadium is reputed as a high-scoring ground for a long time.

The Chinnaswamy is also famed for being home to one of the most vibrant and enthused cricketing audiences in the whole world. Year after year, men, women and children, young and old turn the stadium into a sea of red as they wave the RCB flags and cheer their lungs out for their key players like Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers.

#2 Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

The iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai has so many stories to tell. For starters, it has witnessed India lift the World Cup in 2011! Serving as the home ground to the most successful IPL franchise, Mumbai Indians who have 3 IPL titles to their name, Wankhede is the place to be if you want to be surrounded by classical Cricket enthusiasts.

With it's raised stands that amplify the stadium experience, Wankhede finds a spot in the 10 biggest stadiums in the country. Both the opening as well as the final game of IPL 2018 are scheduled to take place in the Mumbai stadium, thus making it one of the favorite cricketing spots in the tournament.

#1 Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Arguably the most regal stadium to ever exist in India, the Eden Gardens, Kolkata is called the 'Lords of Indian Cricket' for good reason. The oldest stadium in the country, with the biggest spectator capacity of 68,000, Eden Gardens is synonymous with passion and love for the game. The first Cricket game to be ever played on this ground was way back in 1934.

Home to the Kolkata Knight Riders, who've emerged victorious in the IPL twice, you'll get to witness a sea of purple and gold in every KKR match that takes place here. Filled with throngs of zealous and appreciative Cricket lovers, Eden Gardens is definitely worthy of being one of the top 5 stadiums in the IPL.