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Historically, Chennai Super Kings have enjoyed dominance over RCB in the IPL. In 33 encounters, CSK have won 22 matches, while RCB have emerged victorious 11 times.
Here’s a detailed table highlighting all the key statistics:
This table highlights how CSK have dominated the rivalry, especially while chasing, with 12 wins in such scenarios.
Here’s a breakdown of CSK vs RCB match-winning percentage based on their head-to-head record in the IPL:
CSK hold a commanding 66.7% win percentage against RCB, showcasing their consistent superiority in this rivalry.
Interestingly, CSK have excelled both while batting first and chasing, but their dominance is even more pronounced when chasing.
The M.A. Chidambaram Stadium has been a fortress for CSK. Out of 8 matches played here, CSK have won 7, while RCB have managed just 1 victory.
RCB have fared slightly better at their home ground. Out of 10 matches played here, both teams have won 5 games each.
When facing each other at neutral venues, CSK have a clear advantage, winning 9 out of 14 encounters.
In the recent encounters between the two sides, CSK have had the upper hand, winning 3 out of the last 5 matches.
Over the years, CSK vs RCB encounters have produced some unforgettable moments, including:
2012 – Dhoni’s Classic Finish: MS Dhoni smashed 45* off 24 balls to guide CSK to a stunning last-ball win in Chennai.
2018 – Kohli’s Heroics: Virat Kohli's unbeaten 90* off 58 balls led RCB to a competitive total, but CSK chased it down with Dhoni’s fiery 70* off 34 balls.
2022 – Shivam Dube's Brilliance: Shivam Dube's 95* powered CSK to a comprehensive 23-run win at DY Patil.
2024: The Miracle at Chinnaswamy: Perhaps the most significant encounter between the two will go down as their latest encounter in which RCB needed to win by a margin of more than 25 runs to qualify for playoffs and they managed to do so in dramatic fashion.
Virat Kohli (RCB) – 1067 runs
It comes as little surprise that the former RCB skipper Virat Kohli is the highest run-scorer in CSK vs RCB fixtures with 1067 runs, including 8 fifties. Entering his 18th season he would want to keep his dominance over CSK going.
Ravindra Jadeja (CSK) – 18 wickets
Chennai Super Kings superstar allrounder ‘Sir Jadeja’ is the leading wicket taker in the CSK vs RCB fixture with a total of 18 wickets to his name.
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As IPL 2025 approaches, fans can expect more thrilling encounters and captivating cricket between two of the league's most popular franchises.
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As the IPL 2025 season approaches, fans can expect more thrilling encounters between these two franchises. With new signings, tactical adjustments, and the hunger for supremacy, CSK and RCB will once again aim to outclass each other. Their future matchups promise to be action-packed spectacles filled with excitement and drama, with top performers like Kohli, Dhoni, Gaikwad, and Patidar ready to leave their mark.
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