Which team will win on the toss in today's IPL match?

Which team will win the toss in today's IPL match? It's a question that fans and pundits alike are asking.

A close-up of two IPL captains

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A graph showing the toss win percentage of each IPL team in 2023

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A player from each of the top three toss-winning teams in 2023

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A shot of a pitch at an IPL venue

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A weather forecast for the IPL match venue

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A list of all the toss winners in the IPL to date

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A photo of a famous cricket astrologer

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