In the CSK vs DC head to head, the yellow side is well ahead: 21 wins for Chennai Super Kings and 12 for Delhi Capitals from 33 matches, the first played on 2 May 2008. Chennai also won the most recent game, cruising to an 8 wicket victory at Delhi on 5 May 2026 for a second straight win.
Delhi’s numbers here include the Delhi Daredevils years, the name the franchise used until 2018. Read on for how each season went, which players have dominated with bat and ball, the biggest innings and the venues that keep hosting this game.
Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals stats by season
Chennai have enjoyed several clean sweeps. They won both games in 2013 and 2014, all three in 2019, and both in 2023 and 2026.
Delhi’s best spell came from 2020 to 2021, when they won four of five meetings, including both games in 2020. They also won the 2024 and 2025 matches, by 20 runs at Visakhapatnam and by 25 runs at Chennai. CSK then hit back in 2026, winning by 23 runs at Chennai and by 8 wickets in Delhi.
Setting a target has worked a little better here, 18 times out of 33. Teams batting first have averaged 170, so for anyone after a CSK vs DC pitch report, the record says a total in that region tends to keep a side in the game. For each team’s wider record, see CSK’s IPL records and Delhi Capitals’ IPL records.
CSK vs DC Head to Head Record in the IPL
| Matches | Chennai Super Kings won | Delhi Capitals won | Tied | No result | First meeting | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 21 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 May 2008 | 5 May 2026 |
CSK vs DC Results by Season
| Season | Matches | Chennai Super Kings won | Delhi Capitals won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most Runs in CSK vs DC Matches
| Batter | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Dhoni Chennai Super Kings | 29 | 29 | 696 | 63* | 38.67 | 142.04 | 0 | 3 |
| SK Raina Chennai Super Kings | 22 | 22 | 552 | 59 | 29.05 | 132.06 | 0 | 3 |
| S Dhawan Delhi Capitals | 10 | 10 | 433 | 101* | 54.12 | 136.16 | 1 | 3 |
| RR Pant Delhi Capitals | 11 | 11 | 375 | 79 | 46.88 | 156.90 | 0 | 3 |
| F du Plessis Chennai Super Kings | 12 | 12 | 334 | 58 | 27.83 | 117.61 | 0 | 2 |
| PP Shaw Delhi Capitals | 12 | 12 | 321 | 72 | 26.75 | 151.42 | 0 | 3 |
| M Vijay Chennai Super Kings | 10 | 10 | 300 | 113 | 37.50 | 141.51 | 1 | 0 |
| DA Warner Delhi Capitals | 12 | 12 | 291 | 86 | 24.25 | 121.76 | 0 | 3 |
| AT Rayudu Chennai Super Kings | 11 | 11 | 273 | 55* | 39.00 | 143.68 | 0 | 2 |
| RD Gaikwad Chennai Super Kings | 11 | 11 | 264 | 79 | 24.00 | 120.55 | 0 | 2 |
Most Wickets in CSK vs DC Matches
| Bowler | M | Inns | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Bravo Chennai Super Kings | 17 | 17 | 19 | 3/33 | 22.42 | 8.06 | 0 |
| RA Jadeja Chennai Super Kings | 20 | 20 | 19 | 3/9 | 25.79 | 7.76 | 0 |
| R Ashwin Chennai Super Kings | 13 | 13 | 17 | 3/23 | 16.65 | 5.88 | 0 |
| DL Chahar Chennai Super Kings | 12 | 12 | 13 | 3/22 | 26.69 | 8.07 | 0 |
| JA Morkel Chennai Super Kings | 12 | 12 | 11 | 3/32 | 30.73 | 8.31 | 0 |
| A Nortje Delhi Capitals | 7 | 7 | 10 | 3/42 | 26.10 | 9.32 | 0 |
| AR Patel Delhi Capitals | 14 | 14 | 10 | 2/18 | 33.20 | 6.92 | 0 |
| M Pathirana Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 4 | 9 | 3/31 | 13.44 | 7.56 | 0 |
| A Mishra Delhi Capitals | 11 | 11 | 9 | 2/20 | 28.33 | 6.38 | 0 |
| MM Sharma Chennai Super Kings | 6 | 6 | 8 | 3/10 | 18.75 | 7.50 | 0 |
Highest individual scores
| Batter | Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV Samson Chennai Super Kings | 115* | 56 | 15 | 4 | 11 Apr 2026 |
| M Vijay Chennai Super Kings | 113 | 58 | 15 | 4 | 25 May 2012 |
| AB de Villiers Delhi Capitals | 105* | 54 | 5 | 6 | 23 Apr 2009 |
| S Dhawan Delhi Capitals | 101* | 58 | 14 | 1 | 17 Oct 2020 |
| ML Hayden Chennai Super Kings | 93 | 43 | 9 | 7 | 19 Mar 2010 |
Best bowling figures
| Bowler | Figures | Overs | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imran Tahir Chennai Super Kings | 4/12 | 3.2 | 1 May 2019 |
| J Overton Chennai Super Kings | 4/18 | 4 | 11 Apr 2026 |
| SB Jakati Chennai Super Kings | 4/24 | 4 | 2 May 2009 |
| RA Jadeja Chennai Super Kings | 3/9 | 3 | 1 May 2019 |
| MM Sharma Chennai Super Kings | 3/10 | 3 | 18 Apr 2013 |
Highest team totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 223/3 | 20 | Delhi Capitals | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 20 May 2023 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 222/5 | 20 | Delhi Capitals | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 25 May 2012 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 212/2 | 20 | Delhi Capitals | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 11 Apr 2026 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 211/4 | 20 | Delhi Capitals | MCA Stadium, Pune | 30 Apr 2018 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 208/6 | 20 | Delhi Capitals | DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai | 8 May 2022 |
Lowest totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals | 83 | 17.3 | Chennai Super Kings | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 18 Apr 2013 |
| Delhi Capitals | 99 | 16.2 | Chennai Super Kings | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 1 May 2019 |
| Delhi Capitals | 117 | 17.4 | Chennai Super Kings | DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai | 8 May 2022 |
| Delhi Capitals | 136 | 16.5 | Chennai Super Kings | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 25 May 2012 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 163 | 20 | Delhi Capitals | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | 2 May 2009 |
Biggest wins
| Result | Format | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings won by 93 runs | T20 | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 21 Apr 2014 |
| Chennai Super Kings won by 91 runs | T20 | DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai | 8 May 2022 |
| Chennai Super Kings won by 86 runs | T20 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 25 May 2012 |
| Chennai Super Kings won by 9 wickets | T20 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 12 May 2012 |
| Delhi Capitals won by 8 wickets | T20 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 2 May 2008 |
| Delhi Capitals won by 8 wickets | T20 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 10 Apr 2012 |
Most player of the match awards
| Player | Awards |
|---|---|
| MS Dhoni Chennai Super Kings | 4 |
| SR Watson Chennai Super Kings | 2 |
| S Dhawan Delhi Capitals | 2 |
| RD Gaikwad Chennai Super Kings | 2 |
| SV Samson Chennai Super Kings | 2 |
| V Sehwag Delhi Capitals | 1 |
Grounds Where CSK and DC Have Met Most
| Ground | Matches | Chennai Super Kings won | Delhi Capitals won |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA Chidambaram Stadium | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| Arun Jaitley Stadium | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Kingsmead | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| The Wanderers Stadium | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Latest CSK vs DC Match Results
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 5 May 2026 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Chennai Super Kings won by 8 wickets |
| 11 Apr 2026 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | Chennai Super Kings won by 23 runs |
| 5 Apr 2025 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | Delhi Capitals won by 25 runs |
| 31 Mar 2024 | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam | Delhi Capitals won by 20 runs |
| 20 May 2023 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Chennai Super Kings won by 77 runs |
| 10 May 2023 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | Chennai Super Kings won by 27 runs |
| 8 May 2022 | DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai | Chennai Super Kings won by 91 runs |
| 10 Oct 2021 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | Chennai Super Kings won by 4 wickets |
| 4 Oct 2021 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | Delhi Capitals won by 3 wickets |
| 10 Apr 2021 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Delhi Capitals won by 7 wickets |
Leading run scorers and wicket takers
Nobody has more runs in this matchup than MS Dhoni (CSK): 696 across 29 innings, averaging 38.67 with a 142.04 strike rate. Four times he has been named best player, another high for this matchup. Suresh Raina (CSK) is second with 552.
Delhi’s leading batter is Shikhar Dhawan, whose 433 runs average 54.12, higher than anyone else on the list, and include a hundred on 17 Oct 2020. Rishabh Pant (DC) is the quickest scorer of the top 10 at 156.90.
The bowling list is a Chennai story. Dwayne Bravo and Ravindra Jadeja (both CSK) share the lead on 19 wickets, while R Ashwin (CSK) has 17 for just 16.65 each, conceding only 5.88 an over, the thriftiest of the regulars. Anrich Nortje and Axar Patel lead Delhi with 10 each. Imran Tahir (CSK) returned the best analysis, 4/12, on 1 May 2019.
Highest scores, big totals and grounds
Sanju Samson, playing for CSK, struck an unbeaten 115 from 56 deliveries at Chennai on 11 Apr 2026, the best innings this rivalry has produced. Murali Vijay (CSK) hit 113 on 25 May 2012. For Delhi, AB de Villiers made 105* in 2009 and Dhawan 101* in 2020.
All five highest totals belong to Chennai, led by 223/3 at Delhi on 20 May 2023. Delhi’s lowest is 83 all out at home on 18 Apr 2013. The three biggest wins are all CSK’s: 93 runs in Abu Dhabi (2014), 91 runs in Navi Mumbai (2022) and 86 runs at home (2012).
The MA Chidambaram Stadium has hosted 11 meetings, with CSK winning 8. Remarkably, CSK have done almost as well away, winning 7 out of 9 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Their Hyderabad rivalry is covered on a separate CSK vs SRH page.
Questions about CSK vs DC
What is the CSK vs DC head to head record?
It stands at 21-12 to Chennai after 33 games dating back to May 2008, with every match settled and CSK winners of the two latest.
Who won the last CSK vs DC match?
CSK won it, chasing with 8 wickets in hand at Delhi on 5 May 2026, having beaten DC by 23 runs at Chennai a few weeks before.
Which batter has the most runs in CSK vs DC games?
Dhoni, on 696, with fellow Chennai batter Suresh Raina next on 552; Shikhar Dhawan, the top Delhi scorer, has 433.
Which wins more often in CSK vs DC games, batting first or chasing?
Slightly better to bat first: 18 of the 33 results favour the team setting the target. First-innings totals have averaged 170.
Who has played the biggest innings in CSK vs DC history?
Samson, with 115 not out for Chennai in Apr 2026. As a team, CSK’s 223/3 at Delhi on 20 May 2023 leads the way.
Source: ball-by-ball match data from Cricsheet.org (ODC-BY). See how we compile these records.