Discussing some intriguing clashes between the two leading teams, one particularly memorable encounter occurred in Bangalore in 2018. During the 24th match of the season, captain MS Dhoni played a pivotal role, steering his team to victory. Despite a challenging chase of 206 and CSK struggling at 74/4 after 9 overs, Dhoni’s explosive innings of 70* off just 34 deliveries, including seven sixes and a solitary four, secured the win. A year later, at the same venue, CSK fell agonizingly short by one run while chasing 162. Dhoni once again showcased his brilliance, scoring an unbeaten 84* off 48 balls and adding 24 runs in the final over, but couldn’t clinch victory in the thrilling match.
CSK has notably clinched the coveted trophy five times, in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023, all under the leadership of the esteemed Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni. They stand as one of the most successful franchises in the league, alongside Mumbai Indians (MI), who have also claimed the title five times (in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020). Conversely, RCB has been the runner-up three times, in 2009, 2011, and 2016, yet they await their maiden trophy. In 2011, CSK emerged victorious over RCB in the summit clash, securing their second IPL trophy. In the sixteenth edition of the IPL, both teams met only once during the league phase, with CSK emerging triumphant in a thrilling encounter.
CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head in IPL History:
In the history of the IPL, CSK and RCB have faced each other 31 times, with the Chennai-based franchise emerging dominant with 20 victories. RCB has secured ten wins, while one match ended with no result.
Matches | CSK Won | RCB Won | No Result |
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32 | 21 | 10 | 1 |
In matches between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore, Virat Kohli leads the batting chart with 1006 runs, followed by MS Dhoni (838) and Suresh Raina (702). In the bowling department, spinner Ravindra Jadeja tops the chart with 18 wickets, followed by Dwayne Bravo (17) and Albie Morkel (15).
Most Recent CSK vs RCB Fixture:
CSK and RCB last faced off in Match 1 of IPL 2024 at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, where the Super Kings triumphed over the Royal Challengers by six wickets. Batting first, RCB posted a total of 173/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Anuj Rawat, a 24-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman, top-scored for RCB with a quickfire 48 off 25 balls, followed by veteran Dinesh Karthik with a 38-run knock from 25 balls. Mustafizur Rahman, the Bangladeshi left-arm pacer, was in excellent form for CSK, returning his best-ever IPL figures of 4/29 in his four overs. In response, except for newly-appointed skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, every other batsman for the home team contributed with a knock of over 20 runs.
Rachin Ravindra was the top-scorer for CSK, playing a brilliant innings of 37 runs from 15 balls, including three fours and as many sixes. Shivam Dube and Ravindra Jadeja’s fifth-wicket partnership of 66 runs off 37 balls steered CSK to victory, securing a comfortable six-wicket win in the Southern Derby. Mustafizur Rahman, the tall fast bowler from Bangladesh, earned the Player of the Match award for his exceptional bowling performance.
CSK vs RCB All-time Results:
Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
22-Mar-24 | Chennai Super Kings | 6 wickets | Chennai |
17-Apr-23 | Chennai Super Kings | 8 runs | Bangalore |
12-Apr-22 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 23 runs | Navi Mumbai |
04-May-22 | Chennai Super Kings | 13 runs | Pune |
25-Apr-21 | Chennai Super Kings | 69 runs | Mumbai |
24-Sep-21 | Chennai Super Kings | 6 wickets | Sharjah |
10-Oct-20 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 37 runs | Dubai (DSC) |
25-Oct-20 | Chennai Super Kings | 8 wickets | Dubai (DSC) |
23-Mar-19 | Chennai Super Kings | 7 wickets | Chennai |
21-Apr-19 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1 run | Bangalore |
25-Apr-18 | Chennai Super Kings | 5 wickets | Bangalore |
05-May-18 | Chennai Super Kings | 6 wickets | Pune |
21-Apr-15 | Chennai Super Kings | 27 runs | Bangalore |
03-May-15 | Chennai Super Kings | 24 runs | Chennai |
21-May-15 | Chennai Super Kings | 3 wickets | Ranchi |
18-May-14 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 8 wickets | Ranchi |
24-May-14 | Chennai Super Kings | 5 wickets | Bangalore |
13-Apr-13 | Chennai Super Kings | 4 wickets | Chennai |
18-May-13 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 24 runs | Bangalore |
12-Apr-12 | Chennai Super Kings | 5 wickets | Chennai |
25-Apr-12 | No Result | – | Bangalore |
16-Apr-11 | Chennai Super Kings | 21 runs | Chennai |
22-May-11 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 8 wickets | Bangalore |
24-May-11 | Chennai Super Kings | 6 wickets | Mumbai |
28-May-11 | Chennai Super Kings | 58 runs | Chennai |
23-Mar-10 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 36 runs | Bangalore |
31-Mar-10 | Chennai Super Kings | 5 wickets | Chennai |
20-Apr-09 | Chennai Super Kings | 92 runs | Port Elizabeth |
14-May-09 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2 wickets | Durban |
20-Apr-09 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 6 wickets | Johannesburg |
28-Apr-08 | Chennai Super Kings | 13 runs | Bangalore |
21-May-08 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 14 runs | Chennai |