Josh Hazlewood shared his personal ranking of cricket stadiums in India during IPL 2026. His list surprised many fans, as he placed Chennai’s famous ground at the bottom while praising other venues like Bengaluru.
Hazlewood’s Lowest-Ranked Venue
Hazlewood named MA Chidambaram Stadium, the home of Chennai Super Kings, as his least favourite venue.
This ground is known for spin-friendly pitches and has a long history in Indian cricket. However, Hazlewood said it ranks lowest in his personal list based on his experience playing there.
He has played at this venue during his time with CSK before moving to Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Favourite Stadium: Bengaluru Stands Out
Hazlewood picked M. Chinnaswamy Stadium as one of his favourite grounds.
This stadium is usually known for high-scoring matches, but Hazlewood has enjoyed success here with the ball. He likes the pitch conditions and believes bowlers can still perform well with the right plan.
Hazlewood’s Top Venues in India
| Rank | Stadium |
|---|---|
| Top Picks | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| Top Picks | Narendra Modi Stadium |
| Top Picks | Wankhede Stadium |
These grounds are known for big scores, but Hazlewood has still managed to perform well on them.
Other Stadiums Mentioned
Hazlewood also spoke about several other venues across India.
| Stadium | City |
|---|---|
| Eden Gardens | Kolkata |
| Ekana Cricket Stadium | Lucknow |
| HPCA Stadium | Dharamshala |
These grounds were part of his broader ranking and experiences in Indian cricket.
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Delhi Ground Ranking
Hazlewood placed Arun Jaitley Stadium lower in his list.
This is interesting because he recently had a strong performance there, taking four wickets in a match against Delhi Capitals.
Why He Prefers Certain Grounds
Hazlewood’s choices show that even batting-friendly pitches can suit bowlers.
He believes that with good planning and execution, bowlers can succeed on any surface. Grounds like Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai offer pace and bounce at times, which can help fast bowlers.
Final Take
Josh Hazlewood’s rankings are based on his personal experience in IPL cricket.
While some fans may be surprised by his views on Chennai, it shows that every player has different preferences when it comes to pitch conditions and stadiums.
