While home advantage is significant in many sports, its impact in the IPL is debatable. Factors like familiarity and crowd support are often nullified by diverse team compositions. Despite strong home records of teams like CSK and MI, recent seasons show a decline in home wins, sparking debate about pitch conditions and the extent of home advantage in the league.
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