Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have faced each other 35 times in the Indian Premier League between 2008 and 2026. Chennai Super Kings lead 21–14 in the overall head-to-head, and Bengaluru have won the last 4. The two sides have also met in 1 IPL final (Chennai Super Kings winning 1), making this one of the tournament’s defining knockout rivalries. Below is the complete record between CSK and RCB, every result, the venue-by-venue split, season-by-season outcomes and the full match list.
CSK vs RCB Overall Head-to-Head Record
CSK vs RCB in IPL Finals & Playoffs
| Date | Stage | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2009 | Semi-Final | RCB won by 6 wickets | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
| 24 May 2011 | Qualifier 1 | CSK won by 6 wickets | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 28 May 2011 | Final | CSK won by 58 runs | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 22 May 2015 | Qualifier 2 | CSK won by 3 wickets | JSCA Stadium, Ranchi |
In finals only, Chennai Super Kings have won all 1.
Head-to-Head by Venue
| Venue | Played | CSK | RCB |
|---|---|---|---|
| M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 10 | 8 | 2 |
| MCA Stadium, Pune | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| JSCA Stadium, Ranchi | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kingsmead, Durban | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Biggest Wins
Highest & Lowest Team Totals
Season-by-Season Results
| Season | CSK | RCB |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
Full List of CSK vs RCB Matches (2008–2026)
| Date | Winner | Result | Venue | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | RCB | won by 43 runs | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | League |
| 3 May 2025 | RCB | won by 2 runs | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | League |
| 28 Mar 2025 | RCB | won by 50 runs | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | League |
| 18 May 2024 | RCB | won by 27 runs | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | League |
| 22 Mar 2024 | CSK | won by 6 wickets | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | League |
| 17 Apr 2023 | CSK | won by 8 runs | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | League |
| 4 May 2022 | RCB | won by 13 runs | MCA Stadium, Pune | League |
| 12 Apr 2022 | CSK | won by 23 runs | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai | League |
| 24 Sep 2021 | CSK | won by 6 wickets | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | League |
| 25 Apr 2021 | CSK | won by 69 runs | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | League |
| 25 Oct 2020 | CSK | won by 8 wickets | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | League |
| 10 Oct 2020 | RCB | won by 37 runs | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | League |
| 21 Apr 2019 | RCB | won by 1 run | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | League |
| 23 Mar 2019 | CSK | won by 7 wickets | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | League |
| 5 May 2018 | CSK | won by 6 wickets | MCA Stadium, Pune | League |
| 25 Apr 2018 | CSK | won by 5 wickets | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | League |
| 22 May 2015 | CSK | won by 3 wickets | JSCA Stadium, Ranchi | Qualifier 2 |
| 4 May 2015 | CSK | won by 24 runs | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | League |
| 22 Apr 2015 | CSK | won by 27 runs | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | League |
| 24 May 2014 | CSK | won by 8 wickets | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | League |
| 18 May 2014 | RCB | won by 5 wickets | JSCA Stadium, Ranchi | League |
| 18 May 2013 | RCB | won by 24 runs | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | League |
| 13 Apr 2013 | CSK | won by 4 wickets | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | League |
| 12 Apr 2012 | CSK | won by 5 wickets | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | League |
| 28 May 2011 | CSK | won by 58 runs | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | Final |
| 24 May 2011 | CSK | won by 6 wickets | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Qualifier 1 |
| 22 May 2011 | RCB | won by 8 wickets | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | League |
| 16 Apr 2011 | CSK | won by 21 runs | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | League |
| 31 Mar 2010 | CSK | won by 5 wickets | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | League |
| 23 Mar 2010 | RCB | won by 36 runs | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | League |
| 23 May 2009 | RCB | won by 6 wickets | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | Semi-Final |
| 14 May 2009 | RCB | won by 2 wickets | Kingsmead, Durban | League |
| 20 Apr 2009 | CSK | won by 92 runs | St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth | League |
| 21 May 2008 | RCB | won by 14 runs | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | League |
| 28 Apr 2008 | CSK | won by 13 runs | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | League |
CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head FAQs
Who has won more matches, Chennai Super Kings or Royal Challengers Bengaluru?
In 35 IPL meetings, Chennai Super Kings lead 21–14. Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the most recent match on 5 Apr 2026.
How many times have CSK and RCB met in an IPL final?
They have contested 1 IPL final: 2011 (Chennai Super Kings).
When did CSK last play RCB?
The most recent CSK vs RCB match was on 5 Apr 2026, which Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 43 runs at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
What is CSK’s biggest win over RCB?
Chennai Super Kings’ largest win by runs was by 92 runs on 20 Apr 2009.
What is the highest team total in CSK vs RCB matches?
The highest total in this fixture is Royal Challengers Bengaluru 250/3, made in 2026.
