The cricketing fever is back with the upcoming IPL season, and it’s time for one of the oldest rivalries in the IPL to bring their A-game again – Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore!
Let’s just have a look at the numbers with this one – An extensive study of the statistics shows that out of the 31 clashes between these two, CSK has won 20, RCB winning 10, and 1 match abandoned, hence CSK has a somewhat upper-tier in this iconic rivalry.
The overall head-to-head statistics explain the complicity of their rivalry which gave us a lot of good and memorable games. Be it down to the last wire games or thorough victories, each win ranked itself as exceptional. A competitive win in the latest clash between them on April 17, 2023, where CSK beat RCB by 8 runs at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Player of the Match Devon Conway scoring 83 off 45 , showcased some of the solo greatness one can see in such clashes. But, over the numbers, their rivalry isn’t about cricket anymore; it ranks among cricket’s most exceptional derbies, earning names like the Kaveri Derby, Kaveri ‘Cause Namma ‘Cause, and the South Derby!
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) March 20, 2024
It’s more than merely a sport; it’s intense belief to exemplify both teams and their fans. With IPL 2023 just around the corner, the fans are in for another treat with the next cycle of this classic rivalry becoming merely unmissable not merely a contest.
Here is the CSK vs RCB Head to Head Stats ahead of IPL 2024 –
| Date | Winner | Won by | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 April 2023 | Chennai Super Kings | 8 runs | Bengaluru |
| 4 May 2022 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 13 Runs | Pune |
| 12 April 2022 | Chennai Super Kings | 23 Runs | Mumbai |
| 24 September 2021 | Chennai Super Kings | 6 wickets | Sharjah |
| 25 April 2021 | Chennai Super Kings | 69 Runs | Mumbai |
| 25 October 2020 | Chennai Super Kings | 8 Wickets | Dubai |
| 10 October 2020 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 37 Runs | Dubai |
| 21 April 2019 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1 Run | Bengaluru |
| 23 March 2019 | Chennai Super Kings | 7 Wickets | Chennai |
| 5 May 2018 | Chennai Super Kings | 6 Wickets | Pune |
| 25 April 2018 | Chennai Super Kings | 5 Wickets | Bengaluru |
| 21 May 2015 | Chennai Super Kings | 3 Wickets | Ranchi |
| 3 May 2015 | Chennai Super Kings | 24 Runs | Chennai |
| 21 April 2015 | Chennai Super Kings | 27 Runs | Bengaluru |
| 23 May 2014 | Chennai Super Kings | 8 Wickets | Bengaluru |
| 17 May 2014 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 5 Wickets | Ranchi |
| 17 May 2013 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 24 Runs | Bengaluru |
| 12 April 2013 | Chennai Super Kings | 4 Wickets | Chennai |
| 24 April 2012 | No Result | No Result | Bengaluru |
| 11 April 2012 | Chennai Super Kings | 5 Wickets | Chennai |
| 27 May 2011 | Chennai Super Kings | 58 Runs | Chennai |
| 23 May 2011 | Chennai Super Kings | 6 Wickets | Mumbai |
| 21 May 2011 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 8 Wickets | Bengaluru |
| 15 April 2011 | Chennai Super Kings | 21 Runs | Chennai |
| 23 September 2010 | Chennai Super Kings* | 52 Runs | Durban |
| 30 March 2010 | Chennai Super Kings | 5 Wickets | Chennai |
| 22 March 2010 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 36 Runs | Bengaluru |
| 22 May 2009 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 6 Wickets | Johannesburg |
| 13 May 2009 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2 Wickets | Durban |
| 19 April 2009 | Chennai Super Kings | 92 Runs | Port Elizabeth |
| 20 May 2008 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 14 Runs | Chennai |
| 27 April 2008 | Chennai Super Kings | 13 Runs | Bengaluru |
