IPL Head-to-Head

Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals — IPL Head-to-Head Record

Rajasthan Royals lead the IPL head-to-head against Chennai Super Kings 17-16 from 33 matches played.

CSK

Chennai Super Kings

wins · 48.5%

Matches Played

RR

Rajasthan Royals

wins · 51.5%

Head-to-Head Stats

246/5

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, 3 Apr 2010 (won by 23 runs vs RR 223/5; Murali Vijay 127 off 56)

Highest Score

223/5

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, 3 Apr 2010 (lost by 23 runs; Naman Ojha 94* off 55)

109

Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, 5 May 2008 (lost by 8 wickets; Sohail Tanvir 6/14)

Lowest Score

126

Biggest Win Margin

Chennai Super Kings won by 64 runs (204/5 vs 140 all out) — Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, 20 April 2018 (Shane Watson 106 off 51)

Last Meeting

Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets (128/2 vs 127) — ACA Cricket Stadium (Barsapara), Guwahati, 30 March 2026. Nandre Burger was Player of the Match.

Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals — Rivalry Notes

One of the IPL's most evenly balanced heavyweight rivalries — RR now hold a slight overall edge (17-16) after a dominant recent run, winning 8 of the last 9 meetings since 2020, including their 2026 season opener against CSK. RR are the IPL's inaugural (2008) champions while CSK have five titles (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023); the trophy gap hasn't translated to recent head-to-head form.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who has won more IPL matches between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals?

Rajasthan Royals lead the IPL head-to-head against Chennai Super Kings 17-16 from 33 matches played.

What is the highest team score in an IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals?

Chennai Super Kings posted the highest team score in this fixture, 246/5 (MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, 3 Apr 2010 (won by 23 runs vs RR 223/5; Murali Vijay 127 off 56)).

When did Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals last play each other in the IPL?

Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets (128/2 vs 127) — ACA Cricket Stadium (Barsapara), Guwahati, 30 March 2026. Nandre Burger was Player of the Match.

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