Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are two teams that have received plenty of love from their fans. Both franchises have produced some memorable Indian Premier League (IPL) fixtures over the years. CSK clinched the IPL title five times, while RCB hasn’t been able to win the trophy despite reaching the finals thrice.
Here is a look at the CSK vs RCB head-to-head record in IPL and a few batting and bowling stats.
CSK vs RCB Head to Head IPL History
CSK first met RCB in the IPL in the 2008 season fixture at Chinnaswamy Stadium. Batting first, CSK posted 178 thanks to a brilliant 30-ball 65 by MS Dhoni and a 47 from Michael Hussey. RCB was bowled out for 165 as the Indian trio of Manpreet Gony, Joginder Sharma, and Palani Amarnath grabbed seven wickets between them. CSK has dominated the fixtures against RCB in IPL, winning 21 of the 32 matches.
CSK vs RCB Overall IPL Head to Head Record
List of Last 5 CSK vs RCB Matches
- March 22, 2024 – CSK won by 6 wickets
- April 17, 2023 – CSK won by 8 runs
- May 4, 2023 – RCB won by 13 runs
- April 12, 2022 – CSK won by 23 runs
- September 24, 2021 – CSK won by 6 wickets
Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Timeline 2024
CSK vs RCB Stats
With over 1000 runs, Virat Kohli leads the batting charts in the CSK-RCB matches in IPL. The legendary batter has hit nine fifties in 31 innings against the five-time champions. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has picked up 18 wickets against RCB, making him the highest wicket-taker in the fixtures between both teams.
Here’s a look at the batting and bowling stats in the CSK vs RCB matches in the IPL.
Most Runs for CSK against RCB
Most Runs for RCB against CSK
Most Wickets for CSK against RCB
Most Wickets for RCB against CSK
Concluding Thoughts
CSK has an excellent record over RCB, winning 21 out of the 32 matches played in the 17 seasons of IPL. It was a victory over the Bengaluru outfit that led the MS Dhoni-led side to win their second IPL crown in 2011. There has been plenty of individual brilliance as Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, and Ravindra Jadeja have had stellar performances in the CSK-RCB IPL fixtures.
Head to Head Records & Stats for other IPL Teams:
FAQs about CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head
What happened in the CSK vs RCB match in IPL 2024?
CSK clinched a six-wicket win over RCB at Chidambaram Stadium in the IPL 2024 opening match. Mustafizur Rahman took four wickets, while Rachin Ravindra and Shivam Dube made 37 and 34, respectively, while chasing 174.
How many runs have Virat Kohli scored against CSK in IPL?
Virat Kohli has scored 1006 runs in 31 innings against CSK in IPL.
What are MS Dhoni's stats against RCB in the IPL?
MS Dhoni’s stats against RCB are as follows:
Innings: 28; Runs: 839; 50s: 4; Strike Rate: 140
