CSK vs RCB Head to Head

Last Modified Mar 22, 2024 10:10 IST
CSK vs RCB Head-to-head records
MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli


The seventeenth edition of the Indian Premier League will begin on the 22nd of March 2024. Fans all over are excited for one of the most awaited cricket tournaments of the year. Let's take a look at the head-to-head statistics of CSK and RCB.


Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore are two super giants of the Indian Premier League. The clash between these two teams has always attracted much attention from fans, ever since the inaugural edition of IPL in 2008. A match between these two teams is more than just a game of cricket. It is a rivalry so big that the match between RCB and CSK is also known as Kaveri or the Cauvery Derby, the South Indian Derby, or the Namma Derby. As of the 16th edition of IPL held in 2023, these two teams have faced each other 31 times. Apart from IPL, CSK and RCB have faced one another in the Champions League T20.


In their first encounter on 28 April 2008, CSK won by 13 runs at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore. Their last encounter yielded a different result- on 17 April 2023, CSK won by 8 runs at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, with Devon Conway being adjudged the player of the match for his 83 off 45 balls.


If we take an overview of the statistics of the clash between these two teams, CSK emerges at the top by a huge margin. Out of the 31 encounters so far CSK has won 20, while RCB has managed to win only 10 and one remained without any result.


CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head Stats

Out of the 31 encounters so far, Chennai Super Kings have won 20 while Royal Challengers Bangalore have won 10, and one match was without any result.


Matches PlayedMatches won by CSKMatches won by RCBNo Result
3120101


CSK vs RCB Match Results

DateWinnerWon byVenue
17 April 2023 Chennai Super Kings8 runsBengaluru
4 May 2022Royal Challengers Bangalore13 RunsPune
12 April 2022Chennai Super Kings23 RunsMumbai
24 September 2021Chennai Super Kings6 wicketsSharjah
25 April 2021Chennai Super Kings69 RunsMumbai
25 October 2020Chennai Super Kings8 WicketsDubai
10 October 2020Royal Challengers Bangalore37 RunsDubai
21 April 2019Royal Challengers Bangalore1 RunBengaluru
23 March 2019Chennai Super Kings7 WicketsChennai
5 May 2018Chennai Super Kings6 WicketsPune
25 April 2018Chennai Super Kings5 WicketsBengaluru
21 May 2015Chennai Super Kings3 WicketsRanchi
3 May 2015Chennai Super Kings24 RunsChennai
21 April 2015Chennai Super Kings27 RunsBengaluru
23 May 2014Chennai Super Kings8 WicketsBengaluru
17 May 2014Royal Challengers Bangalore5 WicketsRanchi
17 May 2013Royal Challengers Bangalore24 RunsBengaluru
12 April 2013Chennai Super Kings4 WicketsChennai
24 April 2012No ResultNo ResultBengaluru
11 April 2012Chennai Super Kings5 WicketsChennai
27 May 2011Chennai Super Kings58 RunsChennai
23 May 2011Chennai Super Kings6 WicketsMumbai
21 May 2011Royal Challengers Bangalore8 WicketsBengaluru
15 April 2011Chennai Super Kings21 RunsChennai
23 September 2010Chennai Super Kings*52 RunsDurban
30 March 2010Chennai Super Kings5 WicketsChennai
22 March 2010Royal Challengers Bangalore36 RunsBengaluru
22 May 2009Royal Challengers Bangalore6 WicketsJohannesburg
13 May 2009Royal Challengers Bangalore2 WicketsDurban
19 April 2009Chennai Super Kings92 RunsPort Elizabeth
20 May 2008Royal Challengers Bangalore14 RunsChennai
27 April 2008Chennai Super Kings13 RunsBengaluru

(*) - Champions League Twenty20


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CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head in CSK’s home ground MA Chidambaram Stadium

CSK has completely dominated RCB at their home ground MA Chidambaram Stadium, winning seven and just losing one.


Matches PlayedMatches won by CSKMatches won by RCBPrevious Meeting
080701CSK won by 7 wickets


CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head in RCB’s home ground M Chinnaswamy Stadium

In M Chinnaswamy Stadium, CSK has a slight edge over RCB, winning five and losing four.


Matches PlayedMatches won by RCBMatches won by CSKNo ResultPrevious Meeting
10040501CSK won by 8 runs



CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head in Neutral Venues

Much like home and away record, CSK has a great track record against RCB in neutral venues, winning nine and losing five.


Matches PlayedMatches won by CSKMatches won by RCBPrevious Meeting
140905RCB won by 13 runs


CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head - Interesting Facts

  • In CSK v RCB games, Virat Kohli has been the highest run-getter with 999 runs.


BatterRuns
Virat Kohli999
MS Dhoni751
Suresh Raina710


  • In CSK vs RCB games, Ravindra Jadeja has been the highest wicket-taker with 18 wickets to his name.


BowlerWickets
Ravindra Jadeja18
Dwayne Bravo17
Albie Morkel16


  • The highest total in CSK v RCB games is 226 by CSK and the lowest total is 70 by RCB.


  • CSK and RCB have met only once in an IPL final. CSK won the match comfortably by 58 runs at their home ground MA Chidambaram Stadium and defended their title, becoming the first team to do so in the tournament’s history.




FAQs on CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head

Q. How many times have CSK and RCB met in IPL?

A. CSK and RCB have met 30 times in IPL CSK has won 19, while RCB has managed to win only 10, and one remained without any result.

Q. Who has scored the most number of runs in CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head?

A. Virat Kohli has scored the most number of runs in CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head. The former RCB skipper has amassed 999 runs against CSK.

Q. Who has taken the most number of wickets in CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head?

A. Ravindra Jadeja has taken the most number of wickets in CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head. The all-rounder has taken 18 wickets so far against RCB.

Q. Which team is more successful in IPL, CSK or RCB?

A. CSK is the more successful team in IPL, having won five trophies while RCB has failed to win a single trophy, reaching the finals in 2009, 2011, and 2016.

Q. How many times have CSK and RCB met in an IPL final?

A. CSK and RCB have met only once in an IPL final. CSK won the match comfortably by 58 runs at their home ground MA Chidambaram Stadium and defended their title, becoming the first team to do so in the tournament’s history.