IPL 2025 Mid-Season Review: Batters Continue to Dominate, Rise of the Underachievers, and No Home Advantage

The 2025 Indian Premier League season has reached its mid-point, and while the tournament has delivered its usual excitement, a few key trends have emerged that are shaping the course of the competition.
Batters continue to rule the roost, with several high-scoring matches setting new records for run chases and individual centuries. The pitches this season have been favorable to aggressive batsmen, and bowlers are finding it increasingly difficult to contain the attacking power.
• One of the most striking features this year has been the rise of underperforming teams, who have now started to show signs of life. Teams that were expected to falter have found their rhythm and are now in the hunt for a playoff spot, turning the season into a true contest.
• Perhaps the most unexpected storyline, however, is the lack of a home advantage. Despite the IPL’s tradition of home-court dominance, this season has seen teams struggle at their home grounds, with visiting teams securing surprising wins.
As the second half of the season unfolds, the race for the playoffs is heating up, and it promises to be an intense few weeks as the contenders battle for supremacy.