One of the most thrilling and exciting games in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is the rivalry between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). It’s not only about the tussle of two teams; it’s about two cricketing cultures colliding: Virat Kohli’s fiery enthusiasm and MS Dhoni’s cool, collected leadership. Their meetings have been filled with drama, last-over endings, massive sixes, and memorable performances since their first face-off in 2008. CSK has always prevailed in head-to-head matches, but RCB has always brought intensity and star power to the field. Both teams’ emotions are running high as Chennai and Bengaluru fans approach these games like festivals. From IPL finals to nail-biting group stage games, Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Timeline captures the memorable moments that have shaped this high-voltage Southern rivalry over the years.
Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Timeline: 2008 to Recent Matches
- CSK vs RCB, IPL 2008, Match 15– It is the first ever match between the two teams, which took place in Bangalore. With MS Dhoni’s commendable batting and Manpreet Gony’s exceptional bowling skills, CSK won the match by 13 runs. CSK scored 178 runs in 20 overs. MS Dhoni won the Man of the Match title for scoring a half-century with 65 runs in the match. In the 46th match of the season, RCB took over the ground and won the match by 14 runs. Anil Kumble’s phenomenal bowling figures of 3 wickets in 4 overs made him win the title of Man of the Match.
- CSK vs RCB, IPL 2009, Match 5- In the 5th match of the 2009 IPL, CSK won the match by 92 runs. Muttiah Muralitharan took 3 wickets in 4 overs and won the Man of the Match title for his commendable bowling. Royal Challengers Bengaluru payback by winning the 44th match of the season by 2 wickets, at Durban.
- In CSK vs RCB, IPL 2009, 2nd Semi-Final of the season, RCB once again secured a win over CSK, winning the match by 6 wickets. Welcomed to bat first, CSK set the target of 147 runs in 20 overs. In the second innings, Bengaluru chased the target set by Chennai by scoring 149 runs in 18.5 overs. Manish Pandey scored an unbeaten 48 runs in 35 balls and won the Man of the Match title for his excellent performance.
- CSK vs RCB, IPL 2010, Match 18- In the 18th match of the season, RCB edged past Chennai, winning the game by 36 runs. They clean-swept CSK on their home ground. Welcomed to bat first, Royal Challengers Bengaluru set the target of 172 runs for Chennai Super Kings. When CSK came onto the ground for the batting, they scored 135 runs in 20 overs and lost the match.
- In CSK vs RCB, IPL 2010, Match 28 held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on 31st March, 2010, CSK made a comeback and won the match by 5 wickets. Murali Vijay’s commendable half-century of 78 runs helped CSK win this match and also won the Man of the Match title. On the other side, Jacques Kallis, an opening batsman from the RCB team, also secured a half-century with 52 runs in 49 balls.
- CSK vs RCB, IPL 2011, Match 14th- In the 2011 season of IPL, CSK clinched a victory over RCB by 21 runs. By winning the toss, Chennai set the target of 184 runs for Bengaluru. In the second innings, when RCB came on the ground for batting, they managed to score only 162/7 runs in 20 overs. Michael Hussey’s commendable batting by scoring a half-century (83 runs) helped CSK win the match. He also won the Man of the Match title for his excellent performance. In the 69th match of the season, RCB beat CSK, winning the match by 8 wickets. Chris Gayle (75 runs) scored a half-century in the match and helped his team win the match. He also won the Man of the Match title for his excellent batting performance.
- CSK vs RCB, IPL 2011, 1st Qualifying Final- This match was held at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on 24th May, 2011, where CSK clean-sweep RCB, winning the match by 6 wickets. Suresh Raina scored an unbeaten 73 runs in 50 balls and helped his team to win the 1st Qualifying final of the season. On the other side, Virat Kohli, from the Bengaluru team, also scored a half-century, 70 runs in 44 balls.
- CSK vs RCB, IPL 2011, Final match- In the final match of the season, CSK ruled over RCB, winning the match by 58 runs. Chennai scored an unbeaten 205/5 runs in 20 overs. CSK became the first team to win back-to-back matches in the IPL. Murali Vijay’s blistering 95 was a standout performance. The match established CSK as a powerhouse and highlighted RCB’s struggle in the finals.
- CSK vs RCB, IPL 2012, Match 13th- CSK won the 13th match of the season by 5 wickets. By winning the toss, Royal Challengers Bengaluru set the target of 206 runs in 20 overs for Chennai. When CSK came on the ground for batting, they successfully achieved the target set by RCB by scoring 208/5 in 20 overs. During the game, Faf du Plessis amassed an undefeated 71 runs in 46 balls. He also won the Man of the Match title for his exceptional batting skills. The 34th match of the season ended without a result between the teams.
- CSK vs RCB, IPL 2013, Match 16th- On their home field, CSK easily defeated RCB in the 16th game of the season, winning by 4 wickets. This match was held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. The two main Bengaluru players to reach a half-century in the game are Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. Ravindra Jadeja showed excellent batting skills by scoring 38 runs in 20 balls and helped CSK win this match. He also won the Man of the Match title for his extraordinary performance.
- In the 70th match of the season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled off an amazing comeback win by a margin of 24 runs. Welcomed to bat first, RCB set the target of 107 runs for CSK. In the second innings, CSK managed to score only 82/6 and lost the match.
- CSK vs RCB, IPL 2014, Match 42nd- RCB beat CSK, winning the 42nd match of the season by 5 wickets. Suresh Raina, from the CSK team, reached a half-century (62 runs) in 48 balls. Chris Gayle (46 runs) in 50 balls, and AB de Villiers scored 28 runs in 14 balls and helped their team win this game. In the 53rd match of the season, CSK dominated RCB, winning the match by 8 wickets. M S Dhoni and Faf du Plessis’ commendable batting helped CSK win the 53rd match of the season.
- CSK vs RCB, IPL 2015, Match 20th- This match was played at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, on 22nd April, 2015, where CSK dominated RCB by winning the match by 27 runs. Suresh Raina made an outstanding 62 runs in 32 balls and contributed to his team’s win, he also earned man of the match title for his amazing batting. CSK was leading the series in 2015 IPL season 3-0. CSK had completely taken command of RCB in the 2015 season.
- In CSK vs RCB, IPL 2015, 2nd Qualifying Final match, once again CSK were way ahead of RCB by winning the match by 3 wickets. The outstanding batting by Michael Hussey and phenomenal bowling skills by Ashish Nehra directed CSK in winning over RCB in this match. Ashish Nehra was awarded the man of the match for taking 3 wickets in 4 overs.
- CSK vs RCB, IPL 2018, Match 24th- in the 2018 season, CSK defeated RCB, both at home and away, to triumph 2-0. The IPL 2018 season was a comeback season for CSK. CSK’s two key players, Ambati Rayudu and MS Dhoni, hit a half-century and contributed to the victory.
- CSK vs RCB, IPL 2019, Match 1st- Chennai Super Kings completely crushed Royal Challengers Bengaluru at their home, as they beat RCB by 7 wickets. RCB were welcomed to bat first, set a target of just 71 runs. CSK only took 71/3 in 17.4 overs of batting to seal the game.
- In CSK vs RCB, IPL 2019, Match 39th- RCB won this match of the season by 1 run. RCB’s victory against CSK has been few and far in between. Thus, it’s even to say RCB players and cricket fans experienced a thrill. It was some of the most electrifying match of the season, with Dhoni’s 84 runs off 48 balls seemed to ensure victory.
- CSK vs RCB, IPL 2020, Match 25- RCB win by 37 runs, thanks to a wonderful innings by Virat Kohli and Chris Morris’s excellent bowling. CSK’s final score of 132/8 in 20 overs was not enough against 169/4 in 20 overs put up by RCB. With 90* off 52 balls, Virat Kohli won the Man of the Match award for his brilliant innings. In match number 44, CSK took centre stage and strolled to an 8-wicket victory. Ruturaj Gaikwad scored his first half-century in the IPL with an untroubled run-a-ball 65* and also won the Man of the Match award for his excellent innings.
- CSK vs RCB, IPL 2021, Match 19th- This match was held at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on 25th April, 2021. Once again, CSK ruled over RCB, winning the match by 69 runs. CSK set a goal of 192 runs for RCB by winning the toss and deciding to bat first. When RCB came on the ground for batting, they managed to make only 122/9 in 20 overs and lost the match. In the 35th match of the season held at Sharjah, once again, CSK showed their dominance over RCB, winning the match by 6 wickets.
- CSK vs RCB, IPL 2022, Match 22nd- In the 2022 IPL season, CSK took over the ground against RCB and won the match by 23 runs. Chennai Super Kings scored 216/4 in 20 overs. Robin Uthappa (88 runs) and Shivam Dube (95 runs) are the two key players of CSK who helped their team win the match. Shivam Dube was also awarded the Man of the Match title for his phenomenal batting in the game.
- CSK vs RCB, IPL 2022, Match 49th of the season, RCB grabbed the opportunity and won the match against CSK by 13 runs. In this game, Harshal Patel showed his commendable bowling skills by taking 3 wickets in 4 overs. He also won the Man of the Match title for his incredible bowling in the game.
- CSK vs RCB, IPL 2023, Match 24th- This match was held at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore on 17th April, 2023. Chennai Super Kings once again beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Chinnaswamy by 8 runs. CSK scored 226/6, and RCB gave a strong reply with Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell batting; both scored half-centuries in the match.
- CSK vs RCB, IPL 2024, Match 1st- In the first match of the IPL 2024, CSK took over the ground and beat RCB by 6 wickets. In the 2024 season, Ruturaj Gaikwad took over the captaincy of CSK, and there was a massive hype of him among the fans. CSK squad maintained their fortress at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, by extending their dominance over RCB by winning the game. In the 68th match of the season, RCB took their revenge and won the reverse fixture by 27 runs at their home ground. Faf du Plessis scored an unbeaten half-century, 54 runs in 39 balls and was awarded the Man of the Match award for his commendable batting.
- CSK vs RCB, IPL 2025, Match 8th- RCB defeated CSK at their home ground, winning the match by 50 runs. Welcomed to bat first, RCB set the target of 197 runs in 20 overs for CSK. In the second innings, when CSK came for the batting, they managed to score only 146/8 runs in 20 overs and lost the match.
Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Head to Head Records (2008-2025)
| Head-to-Head Record | Chennai Super Kings | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| Matches Played | 35 | |
| Lost | 21 | 13 |
| Won | 13 | 21 |
| No result | 1 | 1 |
| Highest Score | 226 | 218 |
| Lowest Score | 82 | 70 |
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