IPL Teams’ Win Percentage When Defending 200+ Run Targets

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is renowned for its fierce competition, attracting top-notch players and delivering high-quality cricket matches. Leading a team in the IPL comes with its own set of challenges, given the extreme conditions and stakes.

However, there are teams with standout performances in defending targets, defying the odds. Keeping that in mind, let’s take a look at the winning percentages of the top five teams when tasked with defending a total of 200 runs or more.

1. Mumbai Indians [100%]

Standing tall atop this list is the Mumbai Indians, champions of the IPL on five occasions, with an impeccable 100% winning rate when defending totals exceeding 200 runs. They played 14 games where they were asked to defend 200 or more and they successfully defended it.

2. Delhi Capitals [100%]

Following closely behind is the Delhi Capitals, maintaining a perfect 100% winning record by successfully defending totals of 200 or more runs on nine occasions.

3. Lucknow Super Giants [100%]

Entering the podium in third place is the Lucknow Super Giants, the new entrants, with a perfect 100% winning record when defending totals of 200 or more runs. They have defended 200 or more on two occasions, when asked to.

4. Rajasthan Royals [85%]

The Rajasthan Royals occupy the next position on the list, with a commendable 85% winning rate in matches where they defended totals exceeding 200 runs, achieving success in 13 instances.

5. Sunrisers Hyderabad [85%]

Sunrisers Hyderabad makes their mark on the list, matching the Rajasthan Royals with an 85% winning rate when defending totals exceeding 200 runs, accomplishing this feat in 13 matches.

*Stats till April 8, 2024.