The Indian Premier League (IPL) always seems to present new vistas of improvement in cricketing talents, and the same classic trend holds true for IPL 2025 too. We at 10Sports are almost getting fascinated by what statistics reveal: While some IPL teams are good at home, some are far better; and why?

Home Ground Advantage

Historically, IPL teams have preferred their home grounds. Based on past data, it is estimated that home teams win around 55 percent of matches. This trend seems to be holding true in IPL 2025, as the Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings display a wonderful home record. Over the years, it has been found that the reasons for this set of advantages at home are numerous.

First and foremost, the condition of the pitch works on top. There might be peculiarities regarding a ground-a bounce of the pitch, the dimension of its boundary, etc. For example, Royal Challengers Bangalore players are intuitive and thoroughly on the batting-friendly conditions of M. Chinnaswamy and thus are tactically astute to exploit the weak links in the opposition bowling line-up.

Additionally, empowerment from the stands provides massive motivation to the home teams. The stadium resonates with colours and cheers that could be overwhelming for the visiting team. Such psychological advantage often translates into better performances on the pitch.

Challenges of Away Games

On the flip side, it brings us a whole lot of questions as to why some teams seem to find it difficult to perform during away games. The analysis by 10Sports has shown that mostly these are the hurdles of adapting to the pitch conditions and managing the psychological pressure of a hostile crowd. For example, the Delhi Capitals are known to find it difficult to stay in form while on their tour.

To elaborate, everything comfortable in an away game will be absent. The players may be uncomfortable with local food, tired from travel, or perhaps just can't find strength in numbers from the fan base they're used to. Nothing can compare to the pressure of being at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, where the enthusiast fans can really make it tough for any visiting team.

However, not every away team has found themselves in this regard. In IPL 2025, some franchises have broken this jinx. With respect to the Gujarat Titans, they have been extremely consistent both in home and away matches. The reasons for this adaptability can be attributed to their extensive preparation, including practice games on various pitch types and mental conditioning to cope with travel fatigue and outside stressors.

The Toss Factor

Does winning the toss matter? What difference does it really make? If you dig in the data of 10Sports, you will find a sweet chunk of venues benefiting in this regard. One might well have grounds like Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai where dew during the second innings can be a defining factor. Quite often, teams and chasing conditions both end up, but there are no less than fortunate occasions for a team winning the toss and opting to bowl, it wins. Contrary is there, as at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi (But Delhi Capitals got Home as Visakhapatnam), where an early target is more likely to play advantageously, as the pitch usually wears as time progresses.

10Sports's Take on IPL 2025

So by IPL 2025, even 10Sports knows that snapping home-away will be the important gap most teams will try to cover on their way to the playoffs. Will there be more and more teams savvy about bright-red winning away games? Or will it still carry all the weight of home advantage? Only time and how teams adapt, devise, and embrace a blend of home and away fixtures can answer that.

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10Sports Reveals: The Home-Away Advantage in IPL 2025

Jul 19, 20252 min read