The CSK vs RCB head-to-head story is a riveting tale among the best in the Indian Premier League. A battle across the pitch between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru is, every time, much more than just a game; it is a clash of legacy, pride, and passion. CSK’s league leadership under MS Dhoni represents even-handedness, calm and calculated, while RCB’s Virat Kohli represents the opposite: aggression and fire.
Sometimes viewed with disdain by other franchises, this rivalry has produced some of the most memorable moments in IPL history. From RCB winning the semifinal in 2009, to CSK crushing RCB with the final victory in the 2011 final, there was always something at stake. Who can forget the last-ball six by Dhoni in 2012 or the brutal, caustic assault by Kohli and de Villiers in 2018? This timeline walks you through the iconic matches, the twists, and the moments across this fabulous, fierce journey of CSK vs RCB.
CSK vs RCB Head to Head
There have been 35 meetings between RCB and CSK, where CSK has been much more successful than RCB in CSK vs RCB head-to-head records, winning 21 matches to RCB’s 13, and with one no result because of rain.
| Total Matches | 35 |
| CSK Won | 21 |
| RCB Won | 13 |
| CSK Lost | 13 |
| RCB Lost | 21 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 1 |
CSK vs RCB Head to Head Record at Home Ground
1) CSK Record at Home Ground Against RCB
The Chennai Super Kings have ruthlessly crushed the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on their home turf. In the 10 occasions at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, CSK has won eight of the ten games, while the Bengaluru team has only won at CSK’s home field on 2 occasions.
| Total Matches | 10 |
| CSK Won | 8 |
| RCB Won | 2 |
| CSK Lost | 2 |
| RCB Lost | 8 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
2) RCB Record at Home Ground Against CSK
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have the upper hand against the Chennai Super Kings at home since RCB defeated CSK six times out of 12 matchups. At M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, the yellow team has only managed to defeat RCB five times, and there is also one match that ended in a tie.
| Total Matches | 12 |
| RCB Won | 6 |
| CSK Won | 5 |
| RCB Lost | 5 |
| CSK Lost | 6 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 1 |
CSK vs RCB Head to Head Record at Away Ground
1) CSK Record at Away Ground Against RCB
When playing RCB outside of home conditions, the CSK franchise can take some comfort from the fact that they have won five of their twelve matches against them. On the other hand, RCB has won 6 of their 12 matches against CSK at home, and one match was abandoned due to rain.
| Total Matches | 12 |
| CSK Won | 5 |
| RCB Won | 6 |
| CSK Lost | 6 |
| RCB Lost | 5 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 1 |
2) RCB Record at Away Ground Against CSK
When playing the Chennai Super Kings in an away game, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru have the worst record against the Super Kings. The RCB lost eight out of ten against them. The RCB took 17 years to gain entry to CSK’s home ground, the Fortress of Chepauk. RCB were thoroughly beaten by CSK at home.
| Total Matches | 10 |
| RCB Won | 2 |
| CSK Won | 8 |
| RCB Lost | 8 |
| CSK Lost | 2 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
CSK vs RCB Head to Head Record at Neutral Venues
RCB and CSK had 13 clashes between them at a neutral venue, where CSK again dominated over RCB, winning 8 out of 13 battles, whereas RCB had 5 wins in their bag against CSK.
| Total Matches | 13 |
| CSK Won | 8 |
| RCB Won | 5 |
| CSK Lost | 5 |
| RCB Lost | 8 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
CSK vs RCB: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Records & Stats
1) Highest Score in CSK vs RCB Rivalry
At M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on April 17, 2023, the Chennai Super Kings scored 226/6, the biggest total in this rivalry versus RCB.
2) Highest Score by CSK Against RCB
On April 17, 2023, at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, CSK’s highest total against RCB was 226/6.
3) Highest Score by RCB Against CSK
The RCB’s best score versus CSK is 218/8, which they have accomplished twice at M Chinnaswamy Stadium: on April 17, 2023, and March 18, 2024.
4) Lowest Score in CSK vs RCB Rivalry
On March 23, 2019, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Royal Challengers Bengaluru scored 70 all out, the lowest total in this rivalry versus CSK.
5) Lowest Score by CSK Against RCB
On May 21, 2008, in the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, CSK achieved their lowest total against RCB, 112/8.
6) Lowest Score by RCB Against CSK
In their match against CSK on March 23, 2019, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, RCB recorded their lowest total of 70 all out.
Individual Records in CSK vs RCB Rivalry
1) Most Runs & Highest Score in CSK vs RCB Rivalry
From the yellow side, the legendary Ms. Dhoni holds the number one spot for runs scored from CSK against this rival team with 906 runs, while the King of Cricket, Virat Kohli, holds the number one spot for runs scored, with an unbelievable 1146 runs. Shivam Dube of CSK leads this battle in runs scored in runs scored in an innings against RCB. Virat Kohli is the top scorer of the RCB team with a score of 90 not out against CSK.
| Stats | RCB | CSK |
| Most Runs | Virat Kohli (1146 runs) | Ms Dhoni (906 runs) |
| Highest scorer | Virat Kohli (90*) | Shivam Dube (95*) |
2) Most Wickets & Best Bowling in CSK vs RCB Rivalry
Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is ahead in this battle with 18 wickets taken, while Yuzvendra Chahal of the RCB leads this battle for wickets taken with 14 wickets. Sandep Sharma is leading this competition in terms of bowling with several 4/10 against the RCB, while Zaheer Khan of RCB has the next best figure with 4/17.
| Stats | RCB | CSK |
| Most wickets | Yuzvendra Chahal (14 wickets) | Ravindra Jadeja (18 wickets) |
| Best Bowling | Zaheer Khan (4/17) | Sandeep Sharma (4/10) |
Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Timeline
There are several notable occasions in the RCB vs CSK rivalry, such as RCB’s semifinal win in 2009, CSK’s final victory in 2011, Dhoni’s famous last-ball six in 2012, and Kohli’s blistering innings in 2018, which contribute to the legacy of one of the most heated and memorable rivalries in the IPL.
| IPL Season | Match no. | Date | Team | Versus | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 15th | 28/04/2008 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | M Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru, Bangalore) | Chennai Super Kings won by 13 runs |
| 2008 | 46th | 21/05/2008 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai) | Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 14 runs |
| 2009 | 5th | 20/04/2009 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | St George’s Park (Port Elizabeth) | Chennai Super Kings won by 92 runs |
| 2009 | 44th | 14/05/2009 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | Kingsmead (Durban) | Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 2 wickets |
| 2009 | 2nd Semi-Final | 23/05/2009 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | Wanderers Stadium (Johannesburg) | Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 6 wickets |
| 2010 | 18th | 23/03/2010 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | M Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru, Bangalore) | Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 36 runs |
| 2010 | 28th | 31/03/2010 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai) | Chennai Super Kings won by 5 wickets |
| 2011 | 14th | 16/04/2011 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai) | Chennai Super Kings won by 21 runs |
| 2011 | 69th | 22/05/2011 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | M Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru, Bangalore) | Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 8 wickets |
| 2011 | 1st Qual. Final | 24/05/2011 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai) | Chennai Super Kings won by 6 wickets |
| 2011 | Final | 28/05/2011 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai) | Chennai Super Kings won by 58 runs |
| 2012 | 13th | 12/04/2012 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai) | Chennai Super Kings won by 5 wickets |
| 2012 | 34th | 25/04/2012 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | M Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru, Bangalore) | No result |
| 2013 | 16th | 13/04/2013 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai) | Chennai Super Kings won by 4 wickets |
| 2013 | 70th | 18/05/2013 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | M Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru, Bangalore) | Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 24 runs |
| 2014 | 42nd | 18/05/2014 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | JSCA International Stadium Complex (Ranchi) | Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 5 wickets |
| 2014 | 53rd | 24/05/2014 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | M Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru, Bangalore) | Chennai Super Kings won by 8 wickets |
| 2015 | 20th | 22/04/2015 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | M Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru, Bangalore) | Chennai Super Kings won by 27 runs |
| 2015 | 37th | 04/05/2015 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai) | Chennai Super Kings won by 24 runs |
| 2015 | 2nd Qual. Final | 22/05/2015 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | JSCA International Stadium Complex (Ranchi) | Chennai Super Kings won by 3 wickets |
| 2018 | 24th | 25/04/2018 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | M Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru, Bangalore) | Chennai Super Kings won by 5 wickets |
| 2018 | 35th | 05/05/2018 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium (Pune) | Chennai Super Kings won by 6 wickets |
| 2019 | 1st | 23/03/2019 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai) | Chennai Super Kings won by 7 wickets |
| 2019 | 39th | 21/04/2019 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | M Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru, Bangalore) | Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 1 run |
| 2020 | 25th | 10/10/2020 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | Dubai International Cricket Stadium (Dubai) | Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 37 runs |
| 2020 | 44th | 25/10/2020 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | Dubai International Cricket Stadium (Dubai) | Chennai Super Kings won by 8 wickets |
| 2021 | 19th | 25/04/2021 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai) | Chennai Super Kings won by 69 runs |
| 2021 | 35th | 24/09/2021 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | Sharjah Cricket Stadium (Sharjah) | Chennai Super Kings won by 6 wickets |
| 2022 | 22nd | 12/04/2022 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy (Mumbai) | Chennai Super Kings won by 23 runs |
| 2022 | 49th | 04/05/2022 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium (Pune) | Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 13 runs |
| 2023 | 24th | 17/04/2023 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | M Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru, Bangalore) | Chennai Super Kings won by 8 runs |
| 2024 | 1st | 22/03/2024 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai) | Chennai Super Kings won by 6 wickets |
| 2024 | 68th | 18/05/2024 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | M Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru, Bangalore) | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 27 runs |
| 2025 | 8th | 28/03/2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai) | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 50 runs |
| 2025 | 52nd | 03/05/2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | M Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru, Bangalore) | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 2 runs |
Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Standings
| CSK Position in the Table | IPL Season | RCB Position in the Table |
| 3rd | 2008 | 7th |
| 2nd | 2009 | 3rd |
| 3rd | 2010 | 4th |
| 2nd | 2011 | 1st |
| 4th | 2012 | 5th |
| 1st | 2013 | 5th |
| 3rd | 2014 | 7th |
| 1st | 2015 | 3rd |
| DNP | 2016 | 2nd |
| DNP | 2017 | 8th |
| 2nd | 2018 | 6th |
| 2nd | 2019 | 8th |
| 7th | 2020 | 4th |
| 2nd | 2021 | 3th |
| 9th | 2022 | 4th |
| 2nd | 2023 | 6th |
| 5th | 2024 | 4th |
| 10th | 2025 | 2nd |
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