IPL: Top 5 rivalries in the history of the tournament

#2 Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

Also known as the Ashes of South, CSK-RCB rivalry takes up the 2nd spot. This could be considered as a South Indian derby virtually, as these are two of the biggest cities in that part of the country. The intensity of rivalry is also due to political differences between the two states regarding Kaveri River. The first time these two teams met in IPL was on 28 April 2008 where CSK won by 13 runs.

Led by two of the best Indian players in the form of Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, they have played each other 21 times in the IPL. The added aggression is the tussle between fire and ice, between fiery RCB skipper Virat Kohli and the original captain cool, MS Dhoni of CSK.

STATS:

Total matches played - 21

Won by RCB - 7

Won by CSK - 13

No result - 1