The royal challengers bengaluru vs chennai super kings rivalry is one of the most-anticipated matches in the Indian Premier League. Over its 16 editions, CSK has outlasted RCB with 21 victories to 9 wins; 1 match ended without a result altogether.
| Date | Winner | Margin | Venue / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | RCB | 50 runs | Chennai (Chepauk) (probo.in) |
| 18 May 2024 | RCB | 27 runs | Bengaluru (M. Chinnaswamy) (Sportskeeda) |
| 22 Mar 2024 | CSK | 6 wickets | Chennai (Chepauk) (Sportskeeda) |
| 17 Apr 2023 | CSK | 8 runs | Bengaluru / Neutral-venue game (as per records) (Sportskeeda) |
| 04 May 2022 | RCB | 13 runs | Neutral / Pune (or away) (Sportskeeda) |
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Indian Premier League (IPL) heavyweights Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face-off in a highly-anticipated encounter at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, where both have excelled throughout this season and look ahead to its conclusion.
Both have enjoyed stellar runs throughout their respective seasons and look forward to final phase competition. Chennai Super Kings have won 21 out of 33 matches against Royal Challengers Bengaluru thus far and hope to maintain that perfect record at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Chennai Super Kings have proven themselves one of the most successful IPL franchises, winning five titles and reaching ten knockout rounds over time. Led by MS Dhoni as captain and Stephen Fleming as coach, this team has performed admirably despite numerous changes in personnel over recent seasons, currently ranking second on the points table.
Its success stems largely from their stellar showing in their home series against Mumbai Indians, highlighted by Dwayne Bravo’s record breaking innings and some outstanding bowling from Lungi Ngidi. Their batting has also shown improvement under power-hitters Shane Watson and Faf du Plessis; unfortunately their pacers have struggled to pick up too many wickets.
RCB have experienced their share of ups and downs this season as well. Beginning strong by winning six of seven matches played in India, their performances dipped with captain Virat Kohli struggling for form; eventually finishing fifth in their first qualifier tournament and losing to Mumbai by one run in their second qualifier final matchup.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) season was saved thanks to an outstanding batting performance by English all-rounder Jacob Bethell, who equalled Virat Kohli’s unbeaten hundred in their opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad. From then on RCB improved significantly; winning four out of their remaining five matches and securing their place in the playoffs.
RCB now have an unassailable grip on a play-off spot with 16 points from 11 games, but must maintain their phenomenal form if they hope to lift the trophy for the third time.
Head to Head IPL Record
IPL is known to attract some of the top players from around the globe. Notable names in Indian cricket include Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni – two powerhouses who have both won five IPL titles with respective franchises and been at the heart of some memorable battles such as those between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians that have taken place over multiple seasons.
At MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have proven their superiority by winning 20 out of 21 encounters since 2008. At this venue alone, CSK have recorded eight victories out of nine compared to only one for Royal Challengers Bangalore back in 2008.
However, both teams are determined to prove themselves in this matchup. Their previous meeting between these two sides saw plenty of drama and excitement and should follow suit in this upcoming encounter.
Even with their recent struggles, both sides still possess strong squads capable of competing with anyone in this competition. Both boast two of the world’s greatest batsmen in Suresh Raina and Virat Kohli as well as quality bowlers Lasith Malinga and Jasprit Bumrah who promise an entertaining matchup between these teams if both can play to their maximum. Cricket fans should look forward to an intense clash if both can play to their potential!
Venues
CSK and RCB rivalry is one of the most anticipated matchups in Indian Premier League, offering high-scoring games and thrilling finishes that is a fan-favorite. Since 2006, these teams have met 33 times with CSK winning 21 times while RCB having 11 victories, and one match ending without an outcome.
MA Chidambaram Stadium’s Chennai pitch has long been considered to favour spinners; however, recent matches have demonstrated a more even surface which offers opportunities to batsmen and bowlers alike. It features slow but spongy bounce that makes batting challenging in the first half before becoming easier when dew comes into play in the second.
RCB have won two of their last three matches in Chennai and will look to take another step towards playoff qualification when they face CSK on Thursday night. Meanwhile, MS Dhoni’s side have lost all three previous encounters so will hope for a positive result against a rival with whom they share rivalries like MS Dhoni and may look back towards winning ways after suffering three consecutive defeats.
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Predictions
An encounter between RCB and CSK always promises to be thrilling, and this game should not disappoint. Both sides are fighting hard for playoff qualification and any win would be devastating to their opponent. RCB are coming into this match with momentum after winning three consecutive matches and may extend their position at the top of the table by beating CSK this time out.
This season has seen Royal Challengers Bangalore batsmen and bowlers excelling. Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar have been outstanding performers while Krunal Pandya has established himself as an effective counter.
At their last encounter, RCB posted an impressive total of 196/7 thanks to an excellent half-century from Rajat Patidar and a swift 32 from Phil Salt. Their bowlers then dismantled CSK’s batting lineup to limit them to only 146/8 batting total. Due to this recent win and recent form, RCB remains clear favorites to claim victory this time around.
RCB’s batting strength is their main advantage and should be taken into consideration during this contest. But CSK should not underestimate their experience – they have won 22 out of 34 encounters played against RCB so far in IPL history and can use their knowledge of this matchup against them to their advantage in this one.
Both teams boast similar strengths and weaknesses, yet RCB may have the edge with its impressive home record. Led by veteran captain Virat Kohli and boasting a potent batting line-up featuring Phil Salt, KL Rahul, and AB de Villiers; their bowlers can contain the opposition’s scoring effectively when on the front foot.
CSK’s batting has been dismal so far this tournament, as their inexperienced top-order could prove costly. Their bowlers have also struggled with the new ball; to win this match they may need to adjust their tactics based on what weather conditions dictate on match day; rain in Bengaluru has been pouring down, which should favor RCB’s bowling attack more so than other options available to CSK.