When the IPL started, it became a trend. Today there are many cricket leagues around the world. But, now a trend is also seen to be formed in the 18th season of IPL. This trend is becoming the reason for the victory of teams in IPL 2025. The formula is simple for 10 teams playing in the league. Take or break the trend that has emerged. This trend is related to standing up more than 200 runs or defending it. Out of the first 23 matches of IPL 2025, the story of the result of 10 matches is based on this formula.

Trend: Defend or Chase 200 Plus Run Target

In IPL 2025 so far, in 10 matches, teams played the first total of 200 runs while playing first. Out of which these total were defended 9 times. That is, the teams adopted the trend to make 200 plus runs and then defend it and win. At the same time, once out of 10, the team was destined, which broke this trend. Meaning he chased the target of 200 plus run. Now let us know what 10 matches were there.

10 matches defended 9 times, wins 1 time to chase

In the IPL 2025, this was first seen in the match played between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals on 23 March. SRH scored 286 runs for 6 wickets in 20 overs while playing first, then defended him and won. The Rajasthan team was able to score 242 runs for 6 wickets in 20 overs, chasing the target of 287 runs.

On March 24, in the match played between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals, a target of 200 plus runs was seen. Lucknow scored 209 runs for 8 wickets in 20 overs while playing first. In response, Delhi Capitals scored 211 runs for 9 wickets in 19.3 overs.

On March 25, the third match of 200 plus total was also seen, playing against Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings scored 243 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs. In response, Gujarat Titans could score 232 runs.

On April 3, the fourth match was seen in IPL 2025 with 200 plus runs. In this match against SRH, KKR won by 80 runs. KKR scored 200 runs for 6 wickets in 20 overs while playing first. In response, SRH was defended to 120 runs, defending him.

The match played between LSG and Mi on 4 April also witnessed the defend of the Total of 200 Plus Run. Playing first, in this match, the Lucknow team scored 203 runs for 8 wickets. In response, Mumbai Indians could score 191 runs.

On April 5, Rajasthan Royals won 205 runs against Punjab Kings and defeated him. On 7 April, RCB also defended a target of 222 runs against Mumbai Indians.

On 8 April, Lucknow Super Giants defended 238 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders. On the same date, Punjab Kings defeated 219 runs against Chennai Super Kings.

And, on 9 April, Gujarat Titans won against Rajasthan Royals, defending the target of 218 runs.