IPL Head-to-Head

Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru — IPL Head-to-Head Record

Chennai Super Kings lead the IPL head-to-head against Royal Challengers Bengaluru 21-15 from 37 matches played (1 no result).

CSK

Chennai Super Kings

wins · 56.8%

Matches Played

1 no result

RCB

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

wins · 40.5%

Head-to-Head Stats

226/6

M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, 17 Apr 2023 (won by 8 runs vs RCB 218/8; Devon Conway 83, Player of the Match)

Highest Score

250/3

M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, 5 Apr 2026 (won by 43 runs vs CSK 207; Tim David 70* off 25, Player of the Match — highest total ever recorded against CSK in IPL)

Lowest Score

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, 23 Mar 2019 (lost by 7 wickets; Harbhajan Singh 3-fer, Imran Tahir 3-fer)

Biggest Win Margin

Chennai Super Kings won by 92 runs (179/5 vs 87 all out) — St George's Park, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa, 20 April 2009

Last Meeting

Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 43 runs (250/3 vs 207) — M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, 5 April 2026. Tim David was Player of the Match (70* off 25).

Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru — Rivalry Notes

CSK have historically dominated this fixture (around 60% of meetings won), but RCB have sharply turned the tide in the last two-three seasons, including a first-ever RCB win at Chepauk in 2025 and a further win in the sole 2026 meeting behind a record 250/3 — the highest total ever posted against CSK. RCB enter as back-to-back champions (2025, 2026) while CSK remain the IPL's most-decorated franchise alongside MI with five titles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who has won more IPL matches between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru?

Chennai Super Kings lead the IPL head-to-head against Royal Challengers Bengaluru 21-15 from 37 matches played (1 no result).

What is the highest team score in an IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted the highest team score in this fixture, 250/3 (M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, 5 Apr 2026 (won by 43 runs vs CSK 207; Tim David 70* off 25, Player of the Match — highest total ever recorded against CSK in IPL)).

When did Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru last play each other in the IPL?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 43 runs (250/3 vs 207) — M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, 5 April 2026. Tim David was Player of the Match (70* off 25).

Data Source

Curated from published IPL match records. Franchise-rename history is merged into the current identity (e.g. Delhi Daredevils results count toward Delhi Capitals); expansion-slot franchises (Deccan Chargers, Pune Warriors, Kochi Tuskers, Rising Pune Supergiant, Gujarat Lions) are kept separate.

Last updated 22 August 2026