IPL Toss Trends
Venue-by-venue toss decision patterns and what factors actually drive the call.
Typical Bat-First Win
54%
Typical Bowl-First Win
46%
Venues Covered
10
Illustrative venue tendencies based on historical IPL patterns — actual outcomes vary match to match.
Venue Toss Trends
Typical win rate when batting first vs chasing at each venue.
| Venue | Bat First Win % | Bowl First Win % | Tendency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 58% | 42% | Bat first |
| M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 65% | 35% | Bat first |
| Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 52% | 48% | Balanced |
| Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 47% | 53% | Balanced |
| Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 55% | 45% | Bat first |
| MA Chidambaram, Chennai | 49% | 51% | Balanced |
| Rajiv Gandhi Intl, Hyderabad | 60% | 40% | Bat first |
| PCA Stadium, Mohali | 50% | 50% | Balanced |
| Sawai Mansingh, Jaipur | 53% | 47% | Balanced |
| BRSABV Ekana, Lucknow | 51% | 49% | Balanced |
What Actually Drives the Toss Call
Beyond the venue, these conditions shape whether a captain bats or bowls first.
Dew (evening matches)
Bowling first is riskier under dew — ball gets slippery for spinners in the second innings. Most captains prefer batting first when heavy dew is expected.
Fresh, grassy pitch
Extra seam movement in the first hour favours bowling first, especially if the venue has a history of two-paced tracks.
Dry, cracked surface
Surfaces that deteriorate favour batting first — chasing on a wearing pitch against spin late in the innings is harder.
High-altitude / thin air venues
Grounds like Dharamsala reward batting first since the ball travels further and totals climb quickly.
Small boundaries
Compact grounds neutralise the chasing advantage somewhat — totals are easier to both set and chase.
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