Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) are two franchises that have been part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) since its inaugural season in 2008. With five IPL trophies and five runner-up finishes, CSK is the most successful franchise in the IPL trophy. Meanwhile, RR won the first-ever IPL and finished runner-up in the 2022 edition.
With a brand-new IPL season beginning in March 2024, here’s a look at the CSK vs RR head-to-head record in IPL and a few batting and bowling stats in the matches involving both teams.
CSK vs RR Head to Head IPL History
In the first-ever meeting between both sides in IPL, the Royals claimed an eight-wicket win in Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Former Pakistan fast bowler Sohail Tanvir took 6/14, while Munaf Patel took two wickets to bowl out CSK for 109. RR batters wrapped up the run chase with 34 balls to spare.
CSK vs RR Overall IPL Head to Head Record
List of Last 5 CSK vs RR Matches in IPL
- Apr 27, 2023 – RR won by 32 runs
- Apr 12, 2023 – RR won by 3 runs
- May 20, 2022 – RR won by 5 wickets
- Oct 2, 2021 – RR won by 7 wickets
- Apr 19, 2021 – CSK won by 45 runs
Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Timeline 2024
CSK vs RR Stats
Legendary CSK batter Suresh Raina and Ravindra Jadeja top the batting and bowling charts in the matches involving CSK and RR in IPL. The left-handed batter scored 630 runs in 23 games against RR in the yellow jersey. On the other hand, Jadeja has 20 wickets, including two four-wicket hauls, in 18 innings for CSK against RR in IPL.
Here’s a look at the batting and bowling stats in the CSK vs RR matches in the IPL.
Most Runs for CSK against RR
Most Runs for RR against CSK
Most Wickets for CSK against RR
Most Wickets for RR against CSK
Concluding Thoughts
CSK is a team that consistently excelled in the IPL, while RR has struggled for consistency after its success in the first IPL season. The head-to-head record shows CSK has the edge over RR, while the last five outings between both teams give a different picture. It must be mentioned that the presence of MS Dhoni, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, and Ravindra Jadeja have made the CSK-RR clashes entertaining and enthralling.
Head to Head Records & Stats for other IPL Teams:
FAQs about CSK vs RR Head to Head Record in IPL
What happened in the CSK vs RR matches in the IPL 2023 season?
RR won both their matches against CSK in the IPL 2023 season. At Chidambaram Stadium, the Royals clinched a thrilling three-run victory. In the reverse fixture in Chennai, Sanju Samson and his men overpowered CSK by 32 runs.
How many runs has Jos Buttler scored for RR against CSK in the IPL?
Playing for RR, Jos Buttler has scored 346 runs at a strike rate of 144 in nine innings against CSK in IPL.
What are Yashasvi Jaiswal's stats against CSK?
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s stats against CSK are as follows:
Innings – 5; Runs – 202; Strike Rate – 165; 50s – 3
