The rivalry between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the IPL dates back to the tournament’s inaugural season in 2008. Both franchises were among the original eight teams, with RR creating history by winning the first-ever IPL title under Shane Warne’s captaincy. CSK, led by MS Dhoni, quickly emerged as one of the most dominant teams, securing five IPL titles (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023).
Over the years, their contests have produced thrilling encounters, including the 2008 final, where RR triumphed over CSK in the very first edition of the tournament. The highest total in a CSK vs RR fixture is 246 scored by CSK and the lowest total is 109 scored by CSK as well. Murali Vijay and Ruturaj Gaikwad have scored centuries for CSK against RR while Shane Watson has scored a century each for Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings.
CSK vs RR head-to-head
The Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals have faced each other 28 times in the IPL and one time in the Champions League Twenty-20, as of March 2025. Out of 29 encounters, Chennai Super Kings have won 16 while Rajasthan Royals have won 13. The two teams first faced in the 2008 final of IPL where the Royals beat Chennai by 3 wickets to win the first IPL. Their last meeting was on 12 May 2024, where Rajasthan set a target of 142 after batting first. Chennai went on to score 145 in 18.2 overs and won the match by 5 wickets, as per Rajasthan Royals' official website.
| Matches Played | Matches won by CSK | Matches won by RR |
| 29 | 16 | 13 |
CSK vs RR match results
| Date | Winner | Won by | Venue |
| 12-May-2024 | CSK | 5 wickets | Chennai |
| 27-Apr-2023 | RR | 32 runs | Jaipur |
| 12-Apr-2023 | RR | 3 runs | Chennai |
| 20-May-2022 | RR | 5 Wickets | Mumbai |
| 2-Oct-2021 | RR | 7 Wickets | Abu Dhabi |
| 19-Apr-2021 | CSK | 45 runs | Mumbai |
| 19-Oct-2020 | RR | 7 Wickets | Abu Dhabi |
| 22-Sep-2020 | RR | 16 runs | UAE |
| 11-Apr-2019 | CSK | 4 Wickets | Jaipur |
| 31-Mar-2019 | CSK | 8 runs | Chennai |
| 11-May-2018 | RR | 4 wickets | Jaipur |
| 20-Apr-2018 | CSK | 64 runs | Pune |
| 9-May-2015 | CSK | 12 runs | Chennai |
| 18-Apr-2015 | RR | 8 wickets | Ahmedabad |
| 12-May-2014 | CSK | 5 wickets | Ranchi |
| 22-Apr-2014 | CSK | 7 runs | Dubai |
| 3-Oct-2013 | RR* | 14 Runs | Jaipur |
| 11-May-2013 | RR | 5 wickets | Jaipur |
| 21-Apr-2013 | CSK | 5 wickets | Chennai |
| 9-May-2012 | CSK | 4 wickets | Jaipur |
| 20-Apr-2012 | CSK | 7 wickets | Chennai |
| 8-May-2011 | CSK | 63 runs | Jaipur |
| 3-May-2011 | CSK | 8 wickets | Chennai |
| 2-Apr-2010 | CSK | 23 runs | Chennai |
| 27-Mar-2010 | RR | 17 runs | Ahmedabad |
| 8-May-2009 | CSK | 7 wickets | Kimberley |
| 29-Apr-2009 | CSK | 38 runs | Centurion |
| 31-May-2008 | RR | 3 wickets | Mumbai |
| 23-May-2008 | RR | 10 runs | Chennai |
| 3-May-2008 | RR | 8 wickets | Jaipur |
(*) - Champions League Twenty20
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CSK vs RR head-to-head in CSK’s home ground, MA Chidambaram Stadium
CSK have completely dominated RR at their home ground MA Chidambaram Stadium, with the latter winning a game each in the inaugural edition and the 2024 edition, as of March 2025.
| Matches Played | Matches won by CSK | Matches won by RR | Last Meeting |
| 09 | 07 | 02 | CSK won by 5 wickets |
CSK vs RR head-to-head in RR’s home ground, Sawai Mansingh Stadium
In matches held at the Rajasthan Royals’ home ground Sawai Mansingh Stadium, RR has a slight edge over CSK, as of March 2025.
| Matches Played | Matches won by RR | Matches won by CSK | Previous Meeting |
| 08 | 05 | 03 | RR won by 32 runs |
CSK vs RR head-to-head in neutral venues
At neutral venues, RR has a slight edge over CSK, winning seven and losing six, as of March 25, 2025.
| Matches Played | Matches won by CSK | Matches won by RR | Previous Meeting |
| 13 | 06 | 07 | RR won by 5 wickets |
CSK vs RR head-to-head: Highest run scorer
In CSK vs RR games, Shane Watson has scored the most number of runs with 679 runs. He is followed by Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni with 630 and 553 runs respectively, as of March 2025.
| Batter | Runs |
| Shane Watson | 679 |
| Suresh Raina | 630 |
CSK vs RR head-to-head: Highest wicket-taker
In CSK vs RR games, Ravindra Jadeja has been the highest wicket-taker with 20 wickets, as of March 2025. The second and third spots are held by Ashwin and Albie Morkel with 16 and 14 wickets respectively.
| Bowler | Wickets |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 20 |
| R. Ashwin | 16 |
FAQs on CSK vs RR Head-to-Head
A. Four centuries (Murali Vijay, Shane Watson, and Ruturaj Gaikwad) have been scored in matches involving CSK and RR, as of March 2025.
A. In CSK vs RR games, Shane Watson has scored the most number of runs, amassing 679 runs for the Rajasthan Royals as well as the Chennai Super Kings.
A. In CSK vs RR games, Ravindra Jadeja has been the highest wicket-taker for Rajasthan Royals v/s Chennai Super Kings with 20 wickets, as of March 2025.
A. CSK is the more successful team in IPL, having won five titles in the IPL while RR has only managed to win a single IPL trophy in the inaugural edition of the IPL.
A. RR and CSK have met only once in an IPL final of 2008 as of March 2025 where RR lifted the IPL trophy by defeating CSK by 3 wickets.
