Pitch Analysis: Which Venues Favor Batsmen in IPL 2025
Not all IPL pitches are created equal. We break down the top venues that produce high-scoring matches and explain how to exploit these stats in your fantasy teams.
Venue analysis is one of the most underutilised edges in fantasy cricket. Knowing which grounds produce high scores can dramatically improve your player selection.
Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai) — Avg Score: 182
The best batting ground in IPL. Short boundaries square of the wicket, outfield lightning-fast. Average first innings score in IPL is 182. Pick your full complement of batsmen here.
Eden Gardens (Kolkata) — Avg Score: 168
A great venue for batsmen, especially those who play spin well. The pitch is true and the carry is good. Openers with high strike rates do exceptionally well here.
Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad) — Avg Score: 175
The largest cricket stadium in the world also produces some of the biggest scores. The massive outfield doesn't help batsmen as much as you'd expect — still highly bat-friendly.
Bowling-Friendly Grounds to Avoid Batsmen
At Chepauk (Chennai), Avg first innings is just 158. Avoid picking only batsmen here. Arun Jaitley Stadium (Delhi) can be tough early on with swing. Target bowlers at these venues.