Not all cricket grounds are circular. Venues like Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy feature short square boundaries (as small as 58 meters) combined with high elevation (920 meters above sea level), where thinner air reduces aerodynamic drag on hit balls by up to 8%.
Conversely, Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium features vast 78-meter straight boundaries that punish mistimed lofted shots, elevating the value of quick running between the wickets.