In the Indian Premier League (IPL), the toss is not just a process of tossing a coin, but it has become an important factor in deciding the direction of the match. Many times, after winning the toss and taking the right decision, the team strengthens its hold on the match. Especially there are some grounds where the team batting first gets a clear lead and it becomes difficult to chase.

Looking at IPL 2026, if we want to predict the match correctly, then it is important to understand not only the strength of the teams but also the statistics of the field and toss. The nature of every pitch is different and the team makes its strategy accordingly. In such a situation, batting first on some grounds proves to be the key to victory.

Dominance of batting first on these 3 grounds

• Chennai K M.A. The pitch at Chidambaram Stadium is considered slow, where spinners get more help as the match progresses. This is the reason why the winning percentage of the team batting first here is more than 55%. Chennai Super Kings has achieved success on home ground on the basis of this strategy.
• Kolkata Even at Eden Gardens, the team batting first gets a slight advantage. The pitch becomes slower in the second innings, making it difficult to score runs. Even in Kolkata, it gives 52% success to those batting first. This is the reason why Kolkata Knight Riders have been expert in giving targets here.
• Hyderabad Batting is easier during the first innings at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, but as the match progresses, the ball starts stopping on the pitch. According to statistics, in more than 55% of the first innings the ball comes very well on the bat. However, as the game progresses the ball begins to grip the surface more. As a result, on this ground also the team batting first has the upper hand.

IPL 2026 schedule

BCCI Secretary Devjit Saikia released the schedule of the second phase of IPL on Thursday. The first phase of the tournament will run from March 28 to April 12, while the second phase will run from April 13 to May 24. A total of 74 matches will be played during this period. The second part of the league stage will consist of 50 matches, which will be hosted in 12 different cities of the country. This time a total of 12 double-header matches are to be played. The final of the tournament will be held on May 31 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.