IPL Final 2024: How Many Times Teams Won IPL Final After Winning The Toss?

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 final between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai has brought attention to the impact of winning the toss on the outcome of the final match. Historically, winning the toss has played a crucial role in determining the victor in IPL finals.

The IPL has seen 16 finals before the 2024 edition, with the team winning the toss emerging victorious in 10 of those matches. This trend was evident in the IPL 2023 final, where Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Gujarat Titans after MS Dhoni chose to bowl first. CSK's decision proved advantageous, leading to a win by five wickets.

Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by Pat Cummins, are making their third final appearance in 2024. Their only IPL title came in 2016 when they won the toss against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and opted to bat first. Under David Warner's captaincy, SRH defended their total successfully.

Their last final appearance in 2018 saw CSK winning the toss and choosing to bowl first, resulting in an eight-wicket victory for CSK at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Examining broader statistics, teams have chosen to bat first nine times after winning the toss in IPL finals, winning six of those matches. SRH's 2016 victory is part of this trend, suggesting that batting first can be beneficial in high-pressure situations.

However, there have been exceptions. In the 2022 final, Rajasthan Royals opted to bat first but lost to Gujarat Titans. Additionally, Deccan Chargers, representing an earlier Hyderabad franchise, won the title in 2009 despite losing the toss against RCB.

This data underscores that while winning the toss can provide a strategic edge, it does not guarantee success. The outcome ultimately depends on how well teams execute their game plans under pressure.