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Chinnaswamy is the most batting-friendly venue in IPL history. Square boundaries of approximately 60 metres and a fast outfield ensure boundaries flow freely. Heavy evening dew in the second innings makes it difficult for bowlers to grip the ball, which consistently tilts the game towards chasing sides. The highest total in IPL history was set here: SRH’s 287/3 in 2024. Chris Gayle’s 175 not out off 66 balls was also scored here. Totals of 200-plus are routine; 220-plus is not uncommon. Bowlers need sharp pace variations, slower balls and excellent yorker execution to survive here.

Wankhede offers two distinct phases. In the powerplay, sea breezes coming off the Arabian Sea assist swing bowling, making express pacers like Bumrah and Boult particularly dangerous with the new ball. After the first six overs the surface flattens under lights, batting becomes easier and dew typically arrives in the second innings. The chase win rate of 55% reflects this two-phase character. AB de Villiers holds the highest individual score here with 133 not out. The highest successful chase stands at 214, hit by MI against Rajasthan Royals in 2023.

Chepauk is the most spin-friendly surface in the IPL and the hardest to chase on among major venues. The black-soil pitch is slow, low and dry. It starts turning from around the sixth over, making middle-overs batting extremely difficult. Teams batting second have historically won only 43% of matches here, the lowest chase win rate of any major IPL ground. Long straight boundaries (80m) restrict boundary scoring down the ground, further benefiting bowlers. In recent IPL seasons (2024-25), the average first innings has been approximately 172-180 on relaid pitches, though it still remains one of the more modest scoring venues. CSK’s home record at Chepauk is exceptional: 52 wins from 76 home matches.

Eden Gardens is the largest and oldest IPL venue. During afternoon matches it plays as a balanced contest, but heavy Kolkata dew in evening games consistently tilts matches towards the chasing side. The 54% chase win rate reflects this. The pitch offers some turn in the middle overs, making KKR’s spin arsenal of Chakravarthy and Narine particularly effective at home. The crowd of 68,000 creates one of cricket’s most intense atmospheres. Notably, the lowest total in IPL history (49 all out by RCB) was set here in 2017, demonstrating that on the right surface Eden Gardens can produce dramatic low-scoring collapses.

The world’s largest cricket stadium unusually favours batting first, with only a 44% chase win rate. The vast outfield (larger than most IPL venues) reduces the frequency of easy square boundaries, penalising big hitters who rely on inside-out shots. Straight hitting is rewarded instead. The pitch is flat with true, even bounce, making it a comfortable batting surface. Average first innings of 170 is competitive but not extreme. Shubman Gill has scored the most IPL runs at this ground (1,024). GT have a historically strong record here and the Ahmedabad crowd strongly favours them in home fixtures.

Hyderabad is the fairest venue in the IPL. The chase win rate of exactly 50% accurately reflects a surface that gives both pace and spin equal assistance. The pitch offers good bounce for pacers early and grip for spinners in the middle overs. SRH’s record here is exceptional (they set the IPL’s second-highest total of 286/6 in 2024). Alzarri Joseph’s 6/12 in 2019, one of the greatest bowling performances in IPL history, was also recorded here. The venue rewards both well-set batting lineups and quality bowlers, making it a genuinely competitive surface.

Since the pitch was relaid for the 2024 season, Kotla has transformed into one of the highest-scoring venues in the IPL. The average first innings since IPL 2024 has climbed to approximately 215, with 200-plus totals recorded in 10 of 9 occasions, including double-headers. The pitch is flat and the boundary dimensions are relatively short. Evening dew assists the chasing side despite the high totals, and the chase win rate of 56% across all IPL history at the ground remains elevated. The combination of extreme first-innings scores and a high chase rate makes Delhi fixtures among the highest-scoring and most volatile in the tournament.

Ekana is a conditions-driven venue that rewards preparation and squad selection. The mix of black and red soil produces a pitch that is two-paced in nature: express pace bowlers find extra carry and bounce, while spinners grip in the middle overs as the surface dries. Average first innings of 165 reflects a competitive surface that rarely produces flat batting roads as consistently as Chinnaswamy or Kotla. Mark Wood’s 5/14 for LSG in 2023 exemplified how threatening pace can be here. In recent seasons (IPL 2023-25), the average has risen towards 180 as batters have become more aggressive. LSG have won 9 of their 17 home games here, a decent but not dominant home record.

Jaipur is one of the IPL’s clearest chase venues, with 64% of matches won by the team batting second. This is the highest chase win rate among major IPL venues. Dew in evening matches and a pitch that turns as the game progresses both contribute to this trend. The large outfield is one of the biggest among IPL grounds and limits scoring on the square, rewarding batters who can drive down the ground and hit straight. In recent seasons (IPL 2024-25), the average first innings has risen towards 180-187 as batting intent has increased, but the chase advantage remains strongly consistent.

Mullanpur is the newest major IPL venue, having become PBKS’s home from IPL 2024. The fresh pitches offer genuine carry and bounce for fast bowlers, making this one of the few IPL venues where pace consistently dominates spin. With a chase win rate of only 45%, teams batting first hold a rare advantage in the modern IPL. KKR were bowled out for 95 here in 2025, demonstrating how dangerous this surface can be when pace bowlers hit good lengths with sharp carry. The sand-based field provides better drainage but dries quickly, limiting the dew factor that helps chasers at other venues.

Dharamsala is arguably the most unique venue in the IPL. At significant altitude, the thinner air causes the ball to travel further, resulting in the highest average first innings score among IPL grounds at approximately 209 per recent seasons. Teams batting first have won 4 of 5 recent IPL matches here, giving a bat-first win rate of around 64% in IPL since 2023. The highest successful chase of only 178 is dramatically low for a ground with a 209-run average, confirming that defending totals here is highly achievable. 200-plus was scored in 3 of 5 recent matches. The mountain backdrop and thin air make this one of cricket’s most spectacular settings.

Barsapara has hosted relatively limited IPL cricket since becoming a regular venue from 2023, but the data so far establishes it as a batting-friendly surface with dew-assisted chase conditions in evening matches. Average first innings scores in the 170-180 range reflect a competitive but accessible surface. RR have used this as their secondary home since 2023 and hold a strong home record here. In IPL 2026, RR’s early dominance at Guwahati (wins vs CSK, beats GT away, wins vs MI in rain-curtailed game, beats RCB) confirms the surface suits their explosive top-order approach.

The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur is a new addition to the IPL circuit in 2026, hosting two RCB home matches. This is its first time hosting IPL cricket. The stadium hosted domestic cricket and some international T20Is previously. The pitch has traditionally been on the flatter side for domestic cricket, and with Raipur’s hot April-May conditions, batting-friendly surfaces and dew-assisted chases in evening matches are the expected characteristics. Without established IPL match data, assessments here are based on domestic T20 records and ground conditions reports. Treat all Raipur markets with additional caution and prioritise team strength over venue edge.