CSK leads the RCB vs CSK head-to-head record 21–13 across 35 IPL matches, with one game ending as a no result. This is IPL’s “Southern Derby” and arguably the league’s most emotional rivalry. MS Dhoni vs Virat Kohli has defined this contest for over 17 years.
That said, the tide is shifting. RCB won their maiden IPL title in 2025 and beat CSK twice that season, including a first win at Chepauk since 2008. Below, you’ll find season-wise results, team records, top run-scorers, leading wicket-takers, and key players. All stats updated through IPL 2025.
RCB vs CSK Head-to-Head Stats
CSK has won 21 of 35 matches, while RCB has won 13. One match ended with no result. CSK also beat RCB in the 2011 IPL Final by 58 runs at Chepauk, their only meeting in a title decider.
| Matches Played | CSK Won | RCB Won | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 21 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
Venue-Wise Breakdown
- MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai (Chepauk): CSK’s fortress. They won 8 out of 10 matches here against RCB. However, RCB finally broke the Chepauk jinx in March 2025, winning by 50 runs. That was their first victory at this venue since 2008.
- M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru: It’s remarkably even here. In 12 meetings, RCB has won 6 and CSK 5, with 1 no result. The short boundaries and flat pitch make this ground a batting paradise for both sides.
- Neutral Venues (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Pune, Mumbai, Sharjah): CSK dominates neutral turf with 9 wins to RCB’s 5 across 14 matches. This includes the 2011 IPL Final at Chepauk and several matches during the UAE-based seasons.
RCB vs CSK Match Results (All IPL Seasons)
Here’s every RCB vs CSK IPL match from 2008 to 2025. Note: CSK was suspended in 2016–2017, so there are no meetings in those years.
| Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03-May-2025 | RCB | 2 runs | Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru |
| 28-Mar-2025 | RCB | 50 runs | Chepauk, Chennai |
| 18-May-2024 | RCB | 27 runs | Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru |
| 22-Mar-2024 | CSK | 6 wickets | Chepauk, Chennai |
| 17-Apr-2023 | CSK | 8 runs | Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru |
| 04-May-2022 | RCB | 13 runs | MCA, Pune |
| 19-Apr-2022 | CSK | 23 runs | DY Patil, Mumbai |
| 08-Oct-2021 | CSK | 6 wickets | Sharjah |
| 25-Apr-2021 | RCB | 69 runs | Mumbai |
| 25-Oct-2020 | RCB | 37 runs | Dubai |
| 10-Oct-2020 | CSK | 8 wickets | Dubai |
| 23-Mar-2019 | CSK | 7 wickets | Chepauk, Chennai |
| 21-Apr-2019 | CSK | 1 run | Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru |
| 25-Apr-2018 | CSK | 5 wickets | Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru |
| 05-May-2018 | CSK | 6 wickets | Chepauk, Chennai |
| 22-Apr-2015 | CSK | 3 wickets | Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru |
| 04-May-2015 | CSK | 3 wickets | Ranchi |
| 18-May-2013 | RCB | 24 runs | Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru |
| 13-Apr-2013 | CSK | 4 wickets | Chepauk, Chennai |
| 12-Apr-2012 | CSK | 5 wickets | Chepauk, Chennai |
| 07-Oct-2012 | RCB | 4 wickets | Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru |
| 28-May-2011 | CSK | 58 runs | Chepauk (IPL Final) |
| 22-Apr-2011 | CSK | 21 runs | Chepauk, Chennai |
| 08-Apr-2011 | RCB | 9 wickets | Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru |
| 16-Mar-2010 | No Result | – | Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru |
| 29-Apr-2010 | CSK | 9 runs | Chepauk, Chennai |
| 18-May-2009 | RCB | 2 runs | Port Elizabeth |
| 23-Apr-2009 | CSK | 92 runs | Durban |
| 07-May-2008 | RCB | 18 runs | Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru |
| 12-May-2008 | CSK | 9 wickets | Chepauk, Chennai |
| 23-May-2008 | CSK | 9 wickets | Chepauk, Chennai |
Recent Form: RCB Closing the Gap
Since IPL 2020, RCB has won 6 out of 10 completed matches against CSK. The 2025 season was especially significant. RCB beat CSK by 50 runs at Chepauk in March and then by 2 runs in a Bengaluru thriller in May.
The Chepauk win was historic. RCB hadn’t beaten CSK at their home ground since 2008. That’s a 17-year wait finally coming to an end, thanks to Josh Hazlewood’s early wickets and Tim David’s late sixes.
The May 3 clash was pure drama. Romario Shepherd’s 53 off 14 balls powered RCB to 213. CSK came agonisingly close, with Ayush Mhatre (94) and Ravindra Jadeja (77) nearly pulling off the chase before falling 2 runs short.
Highest Team Score in RCB vs CSK Matches
CSK holds the record for the highest team total in this rivalry with 226/6, scored in the 2023 IPL match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB’s best in this fixture is 218/8, recorded in the same high-scoring encounter.
| Team | Highest Score | Year / Venue |
|---|---|---|
| CSK | 226/6 | 2023 / Chinnaswamy |
| RCB | 218/8 | 2023 / Chinnaswamy |
That 2023 match at Chinnaswamy was peak IPL chaos. CSK posted 226, with Shivam Dube and Ajinkya Rahane tearing apart RCB’s bowling. RCB responded with 218 in their chase, but CSK held on to win by 8 runs. Combined, 444 runs were scored in that single game.
Lowest Team Score in RCB vs CSK Matches
When the bowling shows up, this rivalry can produce shockingly low totals, too.
| Team | Lowest Score | Context |
|---|---|---|
| RCB | 70 | Lowest vs CSK |
| CSK | 82 | Lowest vs RCB |
RCB’s 70 against CSK is a painful memory for Bengaluru fans. The batting simply collapsed, with CSK’s bowlers finding movement and exploiting conditions perfectly. Meanwhile, CSK’s 82 shows that even a five-time champion side can have horror days with the bat.
The 2025 IPL match at Chepauk added another low-scoring entry, with CSK managing just 146/8 while chasing 197, their batters unable to handle RCB’s pace attack.
Most Runs in RCB vs CSK Matches
Virat Kohli tops the run charts by a distance. He has been part of every RCB vs CSK match since 2008, and his tally against the Yellow Army is among his highest against any opponent.
| Rank | Player | Team | Runs | Matches | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virat Kohli | RCB | 1,067 | 35 | HS: 90* (2020) |
| 2 | MS Dhoni | CSK | 894 | 34 | HS: 84* (2019) |
| 3 | Suresh Raina | CSK | 710 | 28 | IPL’s Mr. Consistent |
| 4 | AB de Villiers | RCB | 450 | 20 | Mr. 360 vs Yellow |
Kohli’s 1,067 runs against CSK include some of his finest IPL innings. His unbeaten 90 in Dubai (2020) was a masterclass in pacing a chase. Against the spin-heavy CSK bowling, Kohli has consistently shown the ability to rotate strike and punish anything loose.
MS Dhoni’s 894 runs tell the story of a finisher who made RCB suffer for years. His 70* off 34 at Chinnaswamy in 2018, where he smashed 7 sixes to chase down 206, is one of the most iconic IPL knocks ever. His strike rate of 143+ against RCB speaks volumes about the damage he did in death overs.
Suresh Raina’s 710 runs were built on his ability to bat through the middle overs and accelerate. He was CSK’s backbone in this rivalry for years, often providing the stability that allowed Dhoni to finish games.
Most Wickets in RCB vs CSK Matches
The bowling charts in this rivalry are dominated by CSK players. Ravindra Jadeja leads with his left-arm spin, while Dwayne Bravo’s death-over expertise places him right behind.
| Rank | Player | Team | Wickets | Key Trait |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ravindra Jadeja | CSK | 18 | Left-arm spin, tight economy |
| 2 | Dwayne Bravo | CSK | 17 | Death bowling, slower balls |
| 3 | Albie Morkel | CSK | 15 | All-round threat |
| =3 | Muttiah Muralitharan | CSK/RCB | 15 | Off-spin legend |
| 5 | Yuzvendra Chahal | RCB | 14 | Leg-spin, middle overs |
Jadeja’s 18 wickets reflect his all-round brilliance. His tight bowling in the middle overs, combined with sharp fielding, has been a constant headache for RCB batters. He also scored 77 in the 2025 Bengaluru thriller, nearly winning it for CSK.
Dwayne Bravo’s 17 wickets came through his trademark slower balls and death-over variations. He was nearly impossible to score off in the final four overs, and RCB’s lower order rarely managed to get him away.
Yuzvendra Chahal is the highest RCB wicket-taker in this rivalry with 14 wickets. His googlies and loop consistently troubled CSK’s middle order during his years at Bengaluru.
Best Bowling Figures in RCB vs CSK Matches
Individual bowling spells have often swung the outcome of this Southern Derby.
| Player | Team | Figures | Year | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashish Nehra | CSK | 4/10 | IPL 2015 | Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru |
| Zaheer Khan | RCB | 4/17 | IPL 2013 | Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru |
Ashish Nehra’s 4/10 in 2015 at Chinnaswamy is the best bowling figures in RCB vs CSK history. The left-arm seamer bowled 15 dot balls and completely dismantled RCB’s batting. For a bowler playing at one of India’s most batting-friendly grounds, those figures are remarkable.
Zaheer Khan’s 4/17 for RCB in 2013 at Chinnaswamy was equally impactful. He used his experience and swing to trouble CSK’s top order and helped RCB win by 24 runs. That remains the best bowling figures by an RCB bowler in this rivalry.
Key Players in the RCB vs CSK Rivalry
The Kohli-Dhoni dynamic has been the heart of this rivalry for almost two decades. But several other players have left lasting marks on this fixture, too.
Key RCB Players Against CSK
- Virat Kohli – 1,067 runs, the undisputed top scorer in this rivalry. His unbeaten 90 in the 2020 Dubai chase is the highest individual score for RCB against CSK. Kohli has played every single RCB vs CSK match since 2008, a consistency no other player can match.
- AB de Villiers – His explosive batting turned several lost causes into RCB wins. ABD’s ability to score 360 degrees of the ground made him a nightmare for CSK’s bowlers in the middle and death overs.
- Josh Hazlewood – His early wickets in the 2025 Chepauk match set the tone for RCB’s historic win. His pace and bounce have made him one of the most effective overseas bowlers in IPL 2025, finishing as the Purple Cap leader during parts of the season.
- Romario Shepherd – His 53 off 14 balls in the May 2025 Bengaluru match was one of the most destructive cameos of IPL 2025. Three sixes in one over turned a good total into an unassailable one.
Key CSK Players Against RCB
- MS Dhoni – 894 runs at a strike rate of 143+, with 49 sixes against RCB. His 70* off 34 in 2018 and 84* in 2019 at Chinnaswamy are legendary finishes. Dhoni has never been dismissed for a duck against RCB in 17 seasons.
- Ravindra Jadeja – 18 wickets and valuable runs, including 77 in the May 2025 thriller. His all-round presence makes him CSK’s most impactful player in this rivalry on current form.
- Suresh Raina – 710 runs in the early IPL years; Mr. IPL laid the foundation that allowed Dhoni to play his finishing role. Raina’s consistency in the middle order was critical to CSK’s dominance over RCB.
- Dwayne Bravo – 17 wickets with his death-over variations. “Champion” was exactly that against RCB, consistently restricting their batters when it mattered most. His economy in the final four overs against RCB was among the tightest in this rivalry.
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RCB vs CSK Head-to-Head: Summary
CSK leads the all-time head-to-head 21–13 across 35 IPL matches. Their dominance at Chepauk and in IPL finals has been the foundation of this lead. But RCB’s recent form tells a different story.
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 35 |
| CSK Wins | 21 |
| RCB Wins | 13 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Highest Team Score | 226/6 – CSK (2023) |
| Lowest Team Score | 70 – RCB |
| Highest Individual Score (RCB) | 90* – Virat Kohli (2020) |
| Highest Individual Score (CSK) | 95* – Shivam Dube (2022) |
| Most Runs | ~1,067 – Virat Kohli |
| Most Wickets | 18 – Ravindra Jadeja |
| Best Bowling (CSK) | 4/10 – Ashish Nehra (2015) |
| Best Bowling (RCB) | 4/17 – Zaheer Khan (2013) |
The “Southern Derby” is where Whistle Podu meets the 12th Man Army. CSK has the trophies and the head-to-head lead. RCB finally has a title of their own and the momentum of three wins in the last four meetings. With IPL 2026 around the corner, this rivalry promises to deliver more thrillers, more heartbreak, and more memories that define what the IPL is all about.
