Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are fierce competitors against each other. Both teams contest in the ‘Southern Derby’ or the ‘Cauvery Derby’ in the IPL.
CSK are the most successful franchise in the league, with five titles. RCB, on the other hand, are underachievers despite the star power they possess.
But when these two sides play each other, there’s always something to look forward to. We have seen both teams fighting neck-to-neck in many matches, though CSK dominate this rivalry.
This article will look at the CSK vs RCB head-to-head record in IPL history.
CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head Record in IPL
| Matches Played | 34 |
| CSK Won | 21 |
| RCB Won | 12 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 1 |
CSK are miles ahead in the ‘Cauvery Derby’. They have thrashed RCB in 21 of the 33 matches played between them. Bengaluru, meanwhile, have settled on 12 victories, while one game ended with no result.
The first time CSK and RCB played each other was back in 2008. Bengaluru hosted Chennai on April 28, 2008, with CSK emerging victorious by 13 runs.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) ended a 17 year losing streak against CSK at Chepauk in IPL 2025, winning by 50 runs. This victory broke RCB’s eight-match losing streak against CSK at this venue.
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CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
| Matches Played | 10 |
| CSK Won | 8 |
| RCB Won | 2 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
CSK have hosted RCB nine times at their home ground in Chennai. And they maintain a clear lead over the visitors with eight wins out of the nine matches.
At MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, CSK has a strong record, winning 8 out of 10 matches against RCB. RCB’s two wins came in 2008 and 2025.
CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
| Matches Played | 11 |
| CSK Won | 5 |
| RCB Won | 5 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 1 |
It’s even-stevens between CSK and RCB at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Both teams have won five matches each played here, which shows a close fight between them.
CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head at Neutral Venues
| Matches Played | 6 |
| CSK Won | 3 |
| RCB Won | 3 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
The scenario is no different at neutral venues. CSK and RCB have played at neutral venues six times, with both teams winning three games each.
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CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head: Recent IPL Matches
| Team 1 | Team 2 | Result | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCB (196-7) | CSK (146-8) | RCB won by 50 runs | Chennai | 28 March 2025 |
| RCB (218/5) | CSK (191/7) | RCB won by 27 runs | Bengaluru | 18 May 2024 |
| RCB (173/6) | CSK (176/4) | CSK won by 6 wickets | Chennai | 22 Mar 2024 |
| CSK (226/6) | RCB (218/8) | CSK won by 8 runs | Bengaluru | 17 Apr 2023 |
| RCB (173/8) | CSK (160/8) | RCB won by 13 runs | Pune | 4 May 2022 |
| CSK (216/4) | RCB (193/9) | CSK won by 23 runs | Navi Mumbai | 12 Apr 2022 |
CSK and RCB have locked horns against each other five times since IPL 2022. Chennai have won three of those matches, while Bengaluru have emerged victorious in two.
The most recent encounter between both sides was full of emotion, as RCB’s 50-run win against CSK on March 28, 2025, ended their 17-year streak at Chepauk.
