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 Played | Matches won by CSK | Matches won by RCB | No Result |
| 31 | 20 | 10 | 1 |
CSK vs RCB Match Results
| Date | Winner | Won by | Venue |
| 17 April 2023 | Chennai Super Kings | 8 runs | Bengaluru |
| 4 May 2022 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 13 Runs | Pune |
| 12 April 2022 | Chennai Super Kings | 23 Runs | Mumbai |
| 24 September 2021 | Chennai Super Kings | 6 wickets | Sharjah |
| 25 April 2021 | Chennai Super Kings | 69 Runs | Mumbai |
| 25 October 2020 | Chennai Super Kings | 8 Wickets | Dubai |
| 10 October 2020 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 37 Runs | Dubai |
| 21 April 2019 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1 Run | Bengaluru |
| 23 March 2019 | Chennai Super Kings | 7 Wickets | Chennai |
| 5 May 2018 | Chennai Super Kings | 6 Wickets | Pune |
| 25 April 2018 | Chennai Super Kings | 5 Wickets | Bengaluru |
| 21 May 2015 | Chennai Super Kings | 3 Wickets | Ranchi |
| 3 May 2015 | Chennai Super Kings | 24 Runs | Chennai |
| 21 April 2015 | Chennai Super Kings | 27 Runs | Bengaluru |
| 23 May 2014 | Chennai Super Kings | 8 Wickets | Bengaluru |
| 17 May 2014 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 5 Wickets | Ranchi |
| 17 May 2013 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 24 Runs | Bengaluru |
| 12 April 2013 | Chennai Super Kings | 4 Wickets | Chennai |
| 24 April 2012 | No Result | No Result | Bengaluru |
| 11 April 2012 | Chennai Super Kings | 5 Wickets | Chennai |
| 27 May 2011 | Chennai Super Kings | 58 Runs | Chennai |
| 23 May 2011 | Chennai Super Kings | 6 Wickets | Mumbai |
| 21 May 2011 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 8 Wickets | Bengaluru |
| 15 April 2011 | Chennai Super Kings | 21 Runs | Chennai |
| 23 September 2010 | Chennai Super Kings* | 52 Runs | Durban |
| 30 March 2010 | Chennai Super Kings | 5 Wickets | Chennai |
| 22 March 2010 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 36 Runs | Bengaluru |
| 22 May 2009 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 6 Wickets | Johannesburg |
| 13 May 2009 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2 Wickets | Durban |
| 19 April 2009 | Chennai Super Kings | 92 Runs | Port Elizabeth |
| 20 May 2008 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 14 Runs | Chennai |
| 27 April 2008 | Chennai Super Kings | 13 Runs | Bengaluru |
(*) - 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 Played | Matches won by CSK | Matches won by RCB | Previous Meeting |
| 08 | 07 | 01 | CSK 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 Played | Matches won by RCB | Matches won by CSK | No Result | Previous Meeting |
| 10 | 04 | 05 | 01 | CSK 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 Played | Matches won by CSK | Matches won by RCB | Previous Meeting |
| 14 | 09 | 05 | RCB 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.
| Batter | Runs |
| Virat Kohli | 999 |
| MS Dhoni | 751 |
| Suresh Raina | 710 |
In CSK vs RCB games, Ravindra Jadeja has been the highest wicket-taker with 18 wickets to his name.
| Bowler | Wickets |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 18 |
| Dwayne Bravo | 17 |
| Albie Morkel | 16 |
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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