RCB vs CSK Head to Head Records & Timeline

The ongoing rivalry between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is known to be the “Southern Derby” of the Indian Premier League (IPL). This rivalry is undoubtedly one of the most thrilling matchups in the history of the IPL mainly due to its spirited nature and the presence of iconic players such as Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni. Along with fanbases that are massive, CSK has “Whistle Podu” while RCB has “12th Man Army”, making every time these two teams meet an exhilarating experience.

This article will dissect the RCB vs CSK rivalry by providing head to head records, player records, match stats and seasonal records.

RCB vs CSK Head to Head Records

Since the launch of the IPL in 2008, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have faced Chennai Super Kings in 35 matches. Historically, CSK has dominated the rivalry, winning 21 matches, compared to RCB winning 13 times, 1 match resulted in no result.

RCB vs CSK Head to Head Record at Home Ground

RCB Record at Home Ground vs CSK

There have been 12 matches played between RCB and CSK at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. At home, RCB has won 6 matches against CSK while CSK has won 5 matches and the teams have played 1 match with no results.

CSK Home Record Vs RCB

There have been 10 matches at CSK’s home venue M.A., Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, where RCB and CSK have played together. CSK holds a dominant 8 wins to RCB’s 2 wins.

RCB vs CSK Head to Head Record at Away Ground

RCB Record at Away Ground vs CSK

Given RCB played at CSK’s home ground, RCB has only 2 wins and CSK has 8 wins, with RCB losing 8 of 10 matches.

CSK Record Away Ground Against RCB

CSK’s away record against RCB isn’t as strong. CSK has played 12 times at RCB’s ground and won 5 games. RCB has won 6 games. There was also one no result.

CSK vs RCB Head to Head Record at Neutral Grounds

At neutral grounds, CSK and RCB have vied against each other 13 times. In this category, CSK lead the charge with 8 wins over RCB’s 5 wins.

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Highest Overall Score in RCB vs CSK Rivalry

The highest overall score in this rivalry was in the 24th match of IPL 2023, when CSK scored 226/6 versus RCB at the  M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in 16th edition of IPL. 

Highest Score by CSK Against RCB

RCB’s Highest Score against CSK RCB’s highest score against CSK is 218/8, which was recorded in the same match on April 17, 2023. Glenn Maxwell was the highest run-getter, scoring 76 runs off only 36 balls.  

RCB vs CSK Lowest Score 

The lowest score in this rivalry is 70 all out by RCB in the first match of the 2019 season at CSK’s home ground.

Lowest Score by RCB Against CSK

Lowest Total Posted against RCB by CSK

The lowest total recorded by CSK was 82/6 registered in the 2013 IPL at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. 

Individual Records in RCB vs CSK Rivalry

Most Runs & Highest Score in RCB vs CSK Rivalry

Virat Kohli is way ahead of everyone else on the run-scoring charts for RCB, while MS Dhoni is CSK’s highest run-scorer in this rivalry. Interestingly, Shivam Dube has the highest individual innings total for CSK in the rivalry.

Most Wickets & Best Bowling in RCB vs CSK Rivalry

Ravindra Jadeja has taken the most wickets in the rivalry with 18 wickets, while Yuzvendra Chahal leads the way for RCB with 14 wickets. The best bowling figures from a player this rivalry has produced belong to Ashish Nehra (4 for 10) for CSK, and Zaheer Khan (4 for 17) for RCB.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings Timeline

The rivalry between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings has been one of the most talked about timelines in the history of the IPL. RCB and CSK have faced each other since the inception of the IPL in 2008, and they have been a part of many classic, top-of-the-table thrillers that fans still remember fondly.

Throughout this rivalry, CSK have always maintained an upper hand, courtesy of intelligent leadership from MS Dhoni, coupled with tactical gameplay and team balance. RCB would for many years, provide the IPL with some of the best batting performances the league has ever seen, in the leadership of Virat Kohli.

Over the years, there’s not much this rivalry hasn’t seen: last-ball wins, high-scoring thrillers, complete foldings, euphoric individual performances! The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium and M.A. Chidambaram Stadium are some of the fiercest home matches where fans have passionately backed their sides.

While CSK has the upper hand in terms of overall head-to-head numbers, RCB has frequently produced match-winning performances with bat and ball. 

The RCB vs CSK history is much more than a statistical history; it is a story of emotions, of memorable moments, and of a rivalry that continues to grow its emotional investment.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings Standings

A quick reflection on IPL point tables over the years shows CSK as always positioning for the top, while RCB positions for middle table security. 

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