IPL vs The Hundred vs PSL: Which league has most last-ball thrillers? Which one produces most boundaries?
Cricket's franchise leagues are booming worldwide, with the
Indian Premier League
(
IPL
) leading the pack in terms of exciting finishes and high-scoring matches. A comparison of various leagues, including The Hundred,
Pakistan Super League
(
PSL
), and others, reveals interesting patterns in match outcomes and scoring trends across different regions.
The IPL stands out as the most thrilling league, with the highest percentage of matches going down to the final ball, as per a BBC analysis in collaboration with CricViz. When looking at games decided in the final over, the IPL tops the chart at 28.9%, followed closely by PSL at 27.5%, and The Hundred at 24.4%.
Matches going down to the wire in T20 leagues
Rank
Franchise
% of Last Ball Finishes
1
IPL
13.50%
2
The Hundred
13.40%
3
PSL
11.40%
4
ILT20
11.10%
5
BBL
11.00%
6
CPL
7.80%
7
SA20
7.40%
(Source: BBC/CricViz)
Scoring patterns vary significantly across regions.
Asian leagues, particularly the IPL and PSL, see more boundaries and higher scores. The PSL leads with an average first-innings total of 180 runs, just one run ahead of the IPL's 179. Other leagues typically score between 160-180 runs.
The Hundred, while featuring fewer boundaries, offers a unique perspective. Though its average first-innings score is 144, this needs context - teams play 20 fewer balls than in T20 formats.
When adjusted to T20 length, The Hundred's average score would be 167, putting it in line with other leagues.
Average runs scored in boundaries
League
Avg. Fours/Game
Avg. Sixes/Game
IPL
29
15
PSL
30
14
ILT20
25
12
CPL
22
15
SA20
24
12
BBL
24
10
The Hundred
22
11
(Source: BBC/CricViz)
Interestingly, matches in England, Australia, and South Africa tend to see fewer boundaries. This suggests a better balance between batting and bowling in these regions, offering a different kind of excitement for cricket fans.
The proliferation of leagues includes other notable competitions like Australia's Big Bash, the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), and the UAE's ILT20. Each brings its own flavour to the global cricket landscape, with the ILT20 recording the lowest average first-innings total at 161 runs.
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