IPL is one of the biggest tournaments in the world, and almost every cricket fan wants to see the matches of this league live at their own home stadiums. The 10 teams have their pre-decided bases where they play their home matches in the league.
For example, the home ground of Chennai Super Kings is MA Chidambaram Stadium, Gujarat Titans play their home matches at Narendra Modi Stadium, Lucknow Super Giants’ home venue is Bharat Ratna Shree Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium and so on.
However, due to some reasons, the teams have been forced to shift their matches to alternative venues in the past. They switched to some common venues as backups. Here’s a look at the four Indian stadiums that have been home to more than two franchises.
1. Barabati Stadium, Cuttack – Home to 3 IPL teams
Cuttack has never had its own team in the league, but they have been the alternative home venue for three different franchises. Deccan Chargers played some of their home games in Cuttack from 2010 to 2012, while in 2014, Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings played home games at this venue.
2. DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai – Home to 3 IPL teams
Another stadium which has been home to three franchises is Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium. Mumbai Indians initially played home matches at this venue. In 2010, Deccan Chargers used this ground as an alternative venue, while in 2011, Pune Warriors hosted their home games in Navi Mumbai.
3. MCA Stadium, Pune
Pune’s MCA Stadium has been home to four franchises, including two of their own. Pune Warriors and Rising Pune Supergiant played their home games at the MCA Stadium. Besides, Punjab Kings played home games here in 2015, while in 2018, CSK played some home matches there.
4. ACA-VDCA Stadium, Vizag
Another Indian city that has been home to four teams is Vizag. Deccan Chargers hosted some matches there in 2012, followed by Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2015 and Mumbai Indians and Rising Pune Supergiant in 2016.
