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BCCI's Pitch Policies Erase IPL Home Advantage

Delhi Capitals coach Badani stated that BCCI's strict mandate to oversee pitch preparation has removed the traditional concept of home advantage, leaving teams playing whatever surface is presented.

"There has been a game where we scored 75. In one game 265 was chased down... The whole competition is quite neutral that way," Badani said. The BCCI has implemented recommendations favoring high-scoring games, including boundaries up to 77 meters and pitches with minimal lateral movement. truewildslot.com

This centralization ensures uniform conditions across venues, making travel less of a factor in match outcomes. The board recommends pitches with uniform grass cover and no excessive spin to support the 220+ scores becoming the norm.