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BCCI sets Guinness World Record for Highest Attendance in a T20 Match

First Published: 28th November, 2022 8:55 IST

BCCI creates World record, over 1,01,566 people attend T20 Match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday announced that India has been awarded with the “Guinness World Record” for the largest attendance in a T20 match ever. The milestone was set during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 final between Gujarat Titans and the Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Gujarat.

“A proud moment for everyone as India creates the Guinness World Record. This one is for all our fans for their unmatched passion and unwavering support. Congratulations to @GCAMotera and @IPL”, BCCI tweeted.

BCCI secretary Jay Shah also shared the news on twitter and wrote, “Extremely delighted & proud to receive the Guinness World Record for the largest attendance at a T20 match when 101,566 people witnessed the epic @IPL final at @GCAMotera’s magnificent Narendra Modi Stadium on 29 May 2022. A big thanks to our fans for making this possible!”

The final match between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals took place on 29 May 2022, which was attended by record breaking by 1,01,566 people at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

The Narendra Modi Stadium also known as Motera stadium was built in 1982 and was refurbished in 2021.

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