Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won the last 4 games, yet the RCB vs CSK head to head still belongs to Chennai Super Kings, who lead 21 to 14 over 35 IPL matches dating back to 28 Apr 2008, every one of them with a result.
The most recent game, in Bengaluru on 5 Apr 2026, brought RCB’s biggest total against CSK, 250/3, and a 43-run win. All matches from the Royal Challengers Bangalore years are counted here under today’s name.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings stats by season
For most of the rivalry, CSK held the upper hand. In 2011 they took 3 of the 4 games, among them the 58-run win in the final at home in Chennai on 28 May 2011, then all 3 games in 2015 and both games in 2018 and 2021. RCB won more than CSK in a season only once before 2025, taking 2 of 3 in 2009.
The recent picture is different. RCB beat CSK by 27 runs in Bengaluru on 18 May 2024, by 50 runs in Chennai on 28 Mar 2025, by a mere 2 runs in May 2025 and by 43 runs in Apr 2026. All four of those wins came batting first, which fits the overall trend: sides batting first have won 19 games against 16 for chasing sides, with an average first innings of 175.
RCB vs CSK Head to Head Record in the IPL
| Matches | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won | Chennai Super Kings won | Tied | No result | First meeting | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 14 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 28 Apr 2008 | 5 Apr 2026 |
RCB vs CSK Results by Season
| Season | Matches | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won | Chennai Super Kings won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most Runs in RCB vs CSK Matches
| Batter | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V Kohli Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 35 | 35 | 1,174 | 90* | 37.87 | 128.31 | 0 | 10 |
| MS Dhoni Chennai Super Kings | 31 | 31 | 807 | 84* | 40.35 | 148.07 | 0 | 4 |
| SK Raina Chennai Super Kings | 25 | 25 | 616 | 73* | 30.80 | 129.41 | 0 | 4 |
| AB de Villiers Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 20 | 20 | 399 | 68 | 19.95 | 145.62 | 0 | 3 |
| RA Jadeja Chennai Super Kings | 19 | 19 | 341 | 77* | 34.10 | 148.91 | 0 | 2 |
| F du Plessis Chennai Super Kings | 10 | 10 | 322 | 71 | 40.25 | 126.77 | 0 | 3 |
| AT Rayudu Chennai Super Kings | 10 | 10 | 322 | 82 | 32.20 | 124.32 | 0 | 1 |
| CH Gayle Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 8 | 8 | 270 | 75* | 38.57 | 126.76 | 0 | 2 |
| M Vijay Chennai Super Kings | 10 | 10 | 268 | 95 | 26.80 | 148.07 | 0 | 2 |
| MEK Hussey Chennai Super Kings | 8 | 8 | 265 | 83* | 37.86 | 122.69 | 0 | 3 |
Most Wickets in RCB vs CSK Matches
| Bowler | M | Inns | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RA Jadeja Chennai Super Kings | 22 | 22 | 18 | 3/13 | 28.83 | 7.52 | 0 |
| DJ Bravo Chennai Super Kings | 17 | 17 | 17 | 3/24 | 24.29 | 7.97 | 0 |
| JA Morkel Chennai Super Kings | 12 | 12 | 15 | 4/32 | 22.67 | 8.10 | 0 |
| YS Chahal Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 13 | 13 | 14 | 3/40 | 24.71 | 6.92 | 0 |
| A Nehra Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 4 | 13 | 4/10 | 6.92 | 5.62 | 0 |
| Z Khan Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7 | 7 | 13 | 4/17 | 15.38 | 7.69 | 0 |
| HV Patel Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7 | 7 | 13 | 3/35 | 16.92 | 8.35 | 0 |
| R Vinay Kumar Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 9 | 9 | 13 | 4/40 | 21.00 | 10.17 | 0 |
| R Ashwin Chennai Super Kings | 13 | 13 | 12 | 3/16 | 27.17 | 7.24 | 0 |
| M Muralitharan Chennai Super Kings | 6 | 6 | 9 | 3/11 | 12.78 | 4.79 | 0 |
Highest individual scores
| Batter | Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Dube Chennai Super Kings | 95* | 46 | 5 | 8 | 12 Apr 2022 |
| M Vijay Chennai Super Kings | 95 | 52 | 4 | 6 | 28 May 2011 |
| A Mhatre Chennai Super Kings | 94 | 48 | 9 | 5 | 3 May 2025 |
| V Kohli Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 90* | 52 | 4 | 4 | 10 Oct 2020 |
| RV Uthappa Chennai Super Kings | 88 | 50 | 4 | 9 | 12 Apr 2022 |
Best bowling figures
| Bowler | Figures | Overs | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Nehra Chennai Super Kings | 4/10 | 4 | 22 Apr 2015 |
| Z Khan Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 4/17 | 2 | 18 May 2013 |
| Mustafizur Rahman Chennai Super Kings | 4/29 | 4 | 22 Mar 2024 |
| JA Morkel Chennai Super Kings | 4/32 | 4 | 21 May 2008 |
| M Theekshana Chennai Super Kings | 4/33 | 4 | 12 Apr 2022 |
Highest team totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 250/3 | 20 | Chennai Super Kings | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 5 Apr 2026 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 226/6 | 20 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 218/8 | 20 | Chennai Super Kings | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 218/5 | 20 | Chennai Super Kings | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 18 May 2024 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 216/4 | 20 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai | 12 Apr 2022 |
Lowest totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 70 | 17.1 | Chennai Super Kings | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 23 Mar 2019 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 87 | 15.2 | Chennai Super Kings | St George’s Park, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) | 20 Apr 2009 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 124 | 19.4 | Chennai Super Kings | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 4 May 2015 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 129 | 19.4 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Kingsmead, Durban | 14 May 2009 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 165 | 19.4 | Chennai Super Kings | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 28 Apr 2008 |
Biggest wins
| Result | Format | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings won by 92 runs | T20 | St George’s Park, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) | 20 Apr 2009 |
| Chennai Super Kings won by 69 runs | T20 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 25 Apr 2021 |
| Chennai Super Kings won by 58 runs | T20 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 28 May 2011 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 8 wickets | T20 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 22 May 2011 |
| Chennai Super Kings won by 8 wickets | T20 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 24 May 2014 |
| Chennai Super Kings won by 8 wickets | T20 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 25 Oct 2020 |
Most player of the match awards
| Player | Awards |
|---|---|
| MS Dhoni Chennai Super Kings | 3 |
| SK Raina Chennai Super Kings | 3 |
| RA Jadeja Chennai Super Kings | 3 |
| M Vijay Chennai Super Kings | 2 |
| V Kohli Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2 |
| A Kumble Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 1 |
RCB vs CSK Record by Ground
| Ground | Matches | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won | Chennai Super Kings won |
|---|---|---|---|
| M Chinnaswamy Stadium | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| MA Chidambaram Stadium | 10 | 2 | 8 |
| Wankhede Stadium | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| JSCA International Stadium Complex | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| MCA Stadium | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Latest RCB vs CSK Match Results
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 43 runs |
| 3 May 2025 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 2 runs |
| 28 Mar 2025 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 50 runs |
| 18 May 2024 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 27 runs |
| 22 Mar 2024 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | Chennai Super Kings won by 6 wickets |
| 17 Apr 2023 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings won by 8 runs |
| 4 May 2022 | MCA Stadium, Pune | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 13 runs |
| 12 Apr 2022 | DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai | Chennai Super Kings won by 23 runs |
| 24 Sep 2021 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | Chennai Super Kings won by 6 wickets |
| 25 Apr 2021 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Chennai Super Kings won by 69 runs |
RCB vs CSK players: who scores and who takes wickets
Virat Kohli has played all 35 games for RCB and leads the run list with 1,174 at 37.87, passing fifty 10 times, best 90*. MS Dhoni of CSK follows on 807, scored at 148.07 per 100 balls, ahead of SK Raina’s 616. Dhoni, Raina and RA Jadeja have 3 player of the match awards apiece, more than anyone else here.
Jadeja also leads the bowlers with 18 wickets, and DJ Bravo has 17. A Nehra played only 4 games but took 13 wickets at 6.92, among them the fixture’s best return, 4/10 on 22 Apr 2015. For RCB, YS Chahal has 14. The top score is S Dube’s unbeaten 95 from 46 balls for CSK on 12 Apr 2022, a day when RV Uthappa also made 88 and CSK posted 216/4. A Mhatre made 94 in May 2025, yet CSK lost that game by 2 runs.
RCB vs CSK pitch numbers and biggest wins
Home advantage shows clearly in this fixture. CSK have won 8 of 10 on their own ground, the MA Chidambaram Stadium, and RCB’s lowest total, 70 all out on 23 Mar 2019, came there. At the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, RCB lead 7 to 5, and four of the five highest totals in these matches were made in Bengaluru, among them 226/6 and 218/8 from one match on 17 Apr 2023.
CSK’s biggest win is by 92 runs at Gqeberha on 20 Apr 2009, when RCB were all out for 87. A 69-run CSK win at the Wankhede in 2021 is next. For each side’s full IPL stats, open the Chennai Super Kings records or the Royal Challengers Bengaluru records.
Questions about RCB vs CSK
RCB vs CSK head to head record: who leads?
CSK, with 21 wins to RCB’s 14 in 35 IPL games. Every match has produced a winner.
Which side won the latest RCB vs CSK game?
RCB, by 43 runs in Bengaluru on 5 Apr 2026, after posting 250/3. It was their fourth win in a row against CSK.
Who has the most runs in RCB vs CSK matches?
Virat Kohli leads with 1,174 for RCB, from 35 innings. MS Dhoni has 807 and SK Raina 616 for CSK.
What is the top score in RCB vs CSK history?
For an individual it is S Dube’s 95* for CSK on 12 Apr 2022, just ahead of M Vijay’s 95 in the 2011 final. For a team it is RCB’s 250/3 on 5 Apr 2026.
Batting first or chasing: which works better in RCB vs CSK games?
Setting a target has the edge (19 wins against 16 chasing). First innings average 175, and RCB’s last four wins all came batting first. Compare the DC vs RCB record, where chasing leads.
Source: ball-by-ball match data from Cricsheet.org (ODC-BY). See how we compile these records.