The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, often called the fortress of the Chennai Super Kings, has witnessed many thrilling contests in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Among them, the CSK vs RCB clashes at Chepauk have always carried a special intensity. Over the years, this Southern derby has delivered unforgettable moments, and the head-to-head record at this venue tells its own compelling story.
Until 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru had only managed to win once at Chepauk – all the way back in 2008, when they defeated CSK by 14 runs in the inaugural season of the IPL. What followed was a long and dominant run by CSK on their home turf.
From 2010 to 2024, Chennai Super Kings were unstoppable at Chepauk against RCB. Here’s a look at the results over the years:
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2010: CSK won by 5 wickets
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2011 (League stage): CSK won by 21 runs
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2011 (Final): CSK clinched the title by defeating RCB by a massive 58 runs
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2012: CSK won by 5 wickets
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2013: CSK won by 4 wickets
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2015: CSK secured a 24-run victory
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2019: CSK chased down the target with ease, winning by 7 wickets
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2024: CSK maintained their dominance with a 6-wicket win
But in 2025, history was finally rewritten.
On March 28, 2025, RCB broke their 17-year drought at Chepauk in stunning fashion, defeating CSK by 50 runs in the 8th match of the IPL 2025 season. It marked only their second-ever win at this iconic venue and brought an end to CSK’s long-standing dominance in this particular fixture at home.
While CSK continues to lead the head-to-head count at Chepauk, RCB’s emphatic 2025 victory might signal a shift in the tide – and possibly the beginning of a more evenly balanced rivalry in seasons to come.
