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The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) rivalry is one of the greatest rivalries in Indian Premier League history. It’s got everything—die-hard fans, superstars like MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli, and thrilling games that make you jump off your couch.
As of March 27, 2025, these teams have locked horns 33 times. Here are 10 jaw-dropping facts from the CSK vs RCB matches in IPL history that’ll surprise even the biggest fans.
1. CSK 21, RCB 11
CSK has beaten RCB 21 times out of 33 matches. RCB? Just 11 wins, with one game washed out. I mean, with RCB’s star power, you’d think it’d be closer, right? But, CSK’s got their number, and RCB will need at least a few years to catch up.
| CSK VS RCB: H2H | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 33 |
| CSK Wins | 21 |
| RCB Wins | 11 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Wins at Chepauk (CSK Home) | 7 - 1 (CSK - RCB) |
| Wins at Chinnaswamy (RCB Home) | 5 - 5 (CSK - RCB) |
| Wins at Neutral Venues | 9 - 5 (CSK - RCB) |
| Wins Batting First | 9 - 6 (CSK - RCB) |
| Wins Chasing | 12 - 4 (CSK - RCB) |
| Highest Total | CSK: 226/6, RCB: 218/5 |
| Lowest Total | CSK: 112, RCB: 70 |
2. RCB Can’t Crack Chepauk
Picture this: RCB’s only win at CSK’s home ground, Chepauk, was back in 2008. Since then, CSK has won 8 of 9 games there. Sixteen years of misery for RCB fans in Chennai; it’s honestly unreal for a team like RCB.
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3. Kohli Scores Big, But Where’s the win?
Virat Kohli has smashed over 1,053 runs against CSK, more than anyone in the tournament. But here’s the kicker: RCB hardly wins when he’s on fire. Among those 1,053 runs, only 386 came in winning ways for RCB.
| Kohli's Statistic | When RCB Won vs CSK | Overall RCB vs CSK |
|---|---|---|
| Span | 2008-2024 | 2008-2024 |
| Matches | 11 | 34 |
| Innings | 11 | 33 |
| Not Outs | 3 | 4 |
| Runs | 386 | 1067 |
| Highest Score | 90* | 90* |
| Average | 48.25 | 36.79 |
| Balls Faced | 293 | 846 |
| Strike Rate | 131.74 | 126.12 |
| 100s | 0 | 0 |
| 50s | 2 | 9 |
| 0s | 0 | 0 |
| 4s | 32 | 77 |
| 6s | 19 | 42 |
4. Dhoni’s Six-Hitting Rampage
Rewind to 2018 at Chinnaswamy Stadium. CSK needed 206, and it looked impossible until MS Dhoni walked in. He blasted 70 not out of 34 balls, with 7 massive sixes. That is still MS Dhoni's highest score against RCB in a winning cause.
5. RCB’s Embarrassing Collapse
In 2019, CSK bowled RCB out for a measly 70 at Chepauk. Spinners ran the show, and RCB’s big batsmen crumbled. Imran Tahir took 3 wickets for 9 runs, while Harbhajan Singh took 3 wickets for 20 runs.
Interestingly, CSK took 17.4 overs to chase down 71 runs.
6. That One-Run Thriller
Back in 2019, RCB set CSK 162 to chase at home. CSK needed 2 off the last ball, and Dhoni was batting. He couldn’t get it done, as RCB won by 1 run. That is still one of the greatest CSK vs RCB games in IPL.
7. Jadeja’s stats vs RCB
Ravindra Jadeja has taken 18 wickets against RCB, more than anyone in this rivalry. His 15 wickets in the winning cause for CSK against RCB is also the most. This means the left-arm spinner has been most influential in detecting results of CSK vs RCB games.
| R. Jadeja's Statistics | When CSK Won vs RCB | Overall CSK vs RCB |
|---|---|---|
| Span | 2012-2024 | 2012-2024 |
| Matches | 15 | 22 |
| Innings | 15 | 20 |
| Overs | 46.0 | 63.0 |
| Maidens | 2 | 2 |
| Runs Given | 329 | 456 |
| Wickets | 15 | 18 |
| Best Bowling Innings | 3/13 | 3/13 |
| Average | 21.93 | 25.33 |
| Economy Rate | 7.15 | 7.23 |
| Strike Rate | 18.4 | 21.0 |
| 4-Wicket Hauls | 0 | 0 |
| 5-Wicket Hauls | 0 | 0 |
8. Tons of Runs, No Fifties
In the IPL 2024 opener, CSK made 173/6, and RCB chased 176/6—349 runs total. The crazy part? Not one player hit a fifty. It’s rare and wild. This shows how deep both teams go.
9. RCB’s Playoff Miracle
Last year, in IPL 2024, RCB had to beat CSK by 18 runs to make the playoffs. They smashed 218/5, held CSK to 191/7, and won by 27. The catch? It was only their second win in 10 games against CSK.