Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders have faced each other 32 times in the Indian Premier League between 2008 and 2026. Chennai Super Kings lead 21–11 in the overall head-to-head, and Chennai have won the last 2. The two sides have also met in 2 IPL finals (Kolkata Knight Riders winning 1, Chennai Super Kings winning 1), making this one of the tournament’s defining knockout rivalries. Below is the complete record between CSK and KKR, every result, the venue-by-venue split, season-by-season outcomes and the full match list.
CSK vs KKR Overall Head-to-Head Record
CSK vs KKR in IPL Finals & Playoffs
| Date | Stage | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2012 | Final | KKR won by 5 wickets | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 15 Oct 2021 | Final | CSK won by 27 runs | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai |
The IPL finals between them are split 1–1.
Head-to-Head by Venue
| Venue | Played | CSK | KKR |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 13 | 9 | 4 |
| Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| JSCA Stadium, Ranchi | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| SuperSport Park, Centurion | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Biggest Wins
Highest & Lowest Team Totals
Season-by-Season Results
| Season | CSK | KKR |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
Full List of CSK vs KKR Matches (2008–2026)
| Date | Winner | Result | Venue | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2026 | CSK | won by 32 runs | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | League |
| 7 May 2025 | CSK | won by 2 wickets | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | League |
| 11 Apr 2025 | KKR | won by 8 wickets | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | League |
| 8 Apr 2024 | CSK | won by 7 wickets | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | League |
| 14 May 2023 | KKR | won by 6 wickets | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | League |
| 23 Apr 2023 | CSK | won by 49 runs | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | League |
| 26 Mar 2022 | KKR | won by 6 wickets | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | League |
| 15 Oct 2021 | CSK | won by 27 runs | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | Final |
| 26 Sep 2021 | CSK | won by 2 wickets | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | League |
| 21 Apr 2021 | CSK | won by 18 runs | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | League |
| 29 Oct 2020 | CSK | won by 6 wickets | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | League |
| 7 Oct 2020 | KKR | won by 10 runs | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | League |
| 14 Apr 2019 | CSK | won by 5 wickets | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | League |
| 9 Apr 2019 | CSK | won by 7 wickets | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | League |
| 3 May 2018 | KKR | won by 6 wickets | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | League |
| 10 Apr 2018 | CSK | won by 5 wickets | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | League |
| 30 Apr 2015 | KKR | won by 7 wickets | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | League |
| 28 Apr 2015 | CSK | won by 2 runs | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | League |
| 20 May 2014 | KKR | won by 8 wickets | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | League |
| 2 May 2014 | CSK | won by 34 runs | JSCA Stadium, Ranchi | League |
| 28 Apr 2013 | CSK | won by 14 runs | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | League |
| 20 Apr 2013 | CSK | won by 4 wickets | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | League |
| 27 May 2012 | KKR | won by 5 wickets | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | Final |
| 14 May 2012 | CSK | won by 5 wickets | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | League |
| 30 Apr 2012 | KKR | won by 5 wickets | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | League |
| 7 May 2011 | KKR | won by 10 runs | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | League |
| 8 Apr 2011 | CSK | won by 2 runs | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | League |
| 13 Apr 2010 | CSK | won by 9 wickets | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | League |
| 16 Mar 2010 | CSK | won by 55 runs | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | League |
| 18 May 2009 | KKR | won by 7 wickets | SuperSport Park, Centurion | League |
| 18 May 2008 | CSK | won by 3 runs | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | League |
| 26 Apr 2008 | CSK | won by 9 wickets | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | League |
CSK vs KKR Head-to-Head FAQs
Who has won more matches, Chennai Super Kings or Kolkata Knight Riders?
In 32 IPL meetings, Chennai Super Kings lead 21–11. Chennai Super Kings won the most recent match on 14 Apr 2026.
How many times have CSK and KKR met in an IPL final?
They have contested 2 IPL finals: 2012 (Kolkata Knight Riders), 2021 (Chennai Super Kings).
When did CSK last play KKR?
The most recent CSK vs KKR match was on 14 Apr 2026, which Chennai Super Kings won by 32 runs at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
What is CSK’s biggest win over KKR?
Chennai Super Kings’ largest win by runs was by 55 runs on 16 Mar 2010.
What is the highest team total in CSK vs KKR matches?
The highest total in this fixture is Chennai Super Kings 235/4, made in 2023.
