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Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings have built one of the most closely followed matchups in Indian Premier League history. The fixture combines long-running competition, major individual performances, playoff meetings and some of the IPL’s highest-scoring games.
Through the 2026 IPL season, the teams have faced each other 36 times. Chennai Super Kings have won 21 matches, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won 14. One match ended without a result. RCB, however, have won the last four completed meetings, including the 2026 contest at Bengaluru.
The latest meeting came on April 5, 2026, at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB scored 250/3 before dismissing CSK for 207, winning by 43 runs.
RCB vs CSK Head-to-Head Stats
The overall head-to-head record gives CSK the advantage across the full IPL history. Their success has been particularly strong in matches played at Chennai, while RCB have performed better in Bengaluru.
The teams first met during the inaugural IPL season in 2008. Since then, the matchup has produced high-scoring contests, close finishes and several important knockout games.
RCB’s recent improvement is also reflected in the most recent results. Bengaluru have won four consecutive meetings, beginning with their 27-run victory in 2024 and continuing through both 2025 matches and the 2026 fixture.
| Head-to-Head Category | RCB | CSK |
| Matches | 36 | 36 |
| Wins | 14 | 21 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
| Overall Advantage | — | CSK |
| Latest Meeting | Won | Lost |
Latest RCB vs CSK Match
The most recent RCB vs CSK match took place at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on April 5, 2026.
RCB produced a huge batting performance, reaching 250/3 in their 20 overs. Tim David played the decisive finishing role, scoring 70 from just 25 balls.
CSK attempted the chase but were bowled out for 207 in 19.4 overs. RCB therefore won by 43 runs.
The result extended RCB’s winning streak against CSK to four matches.
| Match Detail | Information |
| Date | April 5, 2026 |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| RCB Score | 250/3 |
| CSK Score | 207 all out |
| Result | RCB won by 43 runs |
| RCB Top Performer | Tim David |
| Tim David’s Score | 70 off 25 balls |
Last Five RCB vs CSK Results
The recent head-to-head record has changed significantly in RCB’s favour. Before the current four-match winning run, CSK had won the March 2024 meeting at Chepauk.
RCB then won the next four completed matches against Chennai. The sequence includes two victories in 2025 and another in 2026.
| Date | Winner | Margin |
| April 5, 2026 | RCB | 43 runs |
| May 3, 2025 | RCB | 2 runs |
| March 28, 2025 | RCB | 50 runs |
| May 18, 2024 | RCB | 27 runs |
| March 22, 2024 | CSK | 6 wickets |
RCB vs CSK Season-by-Season Stats
The historical record shows that CSK have generally controlled the rivalry, although RCB have enjoyed stronger results in recent seasons.
CSK dominated several early periods, including 2011 and 2015. RCB’s recent run has changed the balance of the matchup in the short term.
The 2025 season was particularly significant because RCB won both league meetings against CSK.
| IPL Season | RCB Wins | CSK Wins |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
RCB vs CSK Stats at Bengaluru
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has generally been a more favourable venue for RCB in this matchup.
Across the head-to-head record, RCB have won seven matches at their Bengaluru home venue, compared with five victories for CSK. One match ended without a result.
The venue has also produced some of the highest totals in this rivalry, including RCB’s 250/3 in 2026.
| Bengaluru Record | Matches | RCB Wins | CSK Wins | No Result |
| M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 |
RCB vs CSK Stats at Chennai
CSK have had a stronger record when the teams have played at their traditional home ground in Chennai.
The two sides have met 10 times at MA Chidambaram Stadium. CSK have won eight of those matches, while RCB have won two.
RCB’s 50-run victory in March 2025 was one of their notable successes at the venue.
| Chennai Record | Matches | RCB Wins | CSK Wins |
| MA Chidambaram Stadium | 10 | 2 | 8 |
Highest Team Totals
The RCB-CSK fixture has produced several very large totals.
RCB’s highest score against CSK is 250/3, achieved in the 2026 match at Bengaluru. CSK’s highest total against RCB is 226/6, scored in the 2023 match at Chinnaswamy.
These figures demonstrate how frequently the matchup has produced high-scoring T20 cricket.
| Team | Highest Score | Season |
| RCB | 250/3 | 2026 |
| CSK | 226/6 | 2023 |
Lowest Team Totals
The rivalry has also produced some low-scoring innings.
RCB’s lowest total against CSK is 70 all out, recorded in 2019. CSK’s lowest total against RCB is 71 all out.
These results contrast sharply with the 200-plus totals that have become common in more recent meetings.
| Team | Lowest Score | Season |
| RCB | 70 all out | 2019 |
| CSK | 71 all out | — |
Biggest Wins in RCB vs CSK Matches
The largest winning margins provide another way to understand the rivalry.
CSK’s biggest victory by runs came by 92 runs. RCB’s largest victory by runs has been 50 runs, achieved against CSK in the 2025 season.
The latest 43-run RCB victory in 2026 is therefore among their largest wins in the fixture.
| Team | Biggest Win by Runs |
| CSK | 92 runs |
| RCB | 50 runs |
RCB vs CSK Playoff and Knockout Stats
The teams have also met in several important IPL knockout matches.
Their playoff history includes the 2009 semi-final, 2011 Qualifier 1, the 2011 final and the 2015 Qualifier 2.
RCB won the 2009 semi-final, while CSK won the 2011 Qualifier 1, the 2011 final and the 2015 Qualifier 2.
| Year | Stage | Winner | Margin |
| 2009 | Semi-final | RCB | 6 wickets |
| 2011 | Qualifier 1 | CSK | 6 wickets |
| 2011 | Final | CSK | 58 runs |
| 2015 | Qualifier 2 | CSK | 3 wickets |
RCB vs CSK Final Stats
The two franchises have met once in an IPL final.
That match was played on May 28, 2011, at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. CSK defeated RCB by 58 runs.
CSK scored 205/5 before restricting RCB to 147/8. Murali Vijay was one of the central performers for Chennai during the final.
| Final Statistic | Details |
| Final | IPL 2011 |
| Venue | Chennai |
| CSK Score | 205/5 |
| RCB Score | 147/8 |
| Result | CSK won |
| Margin | 58 runs |
Virat Kohli vs CSK Stats
Virat Kohli has been one of the defining batters in the RCB-CSK matchup.
His long association with RCB has meant that he has faced CSK throughout much of his IPL career. His performances in this fixture have included important innings in both high-scoring matches and pressure situations.
Kohli’s presence has also added to the broader narrative around the rivalry because of the long-standing connection between RCB and CSK.
MS Dhoni vs RCB Stats
MS Dhoni has similarly played a major role in the history of this matchup.
As CSK captain for much of the franchise’s history, Dhoni was involved in many of the most important RCB-CSK matches, including playoff contests and high-pressure league games.
His finishing ability and leadership became major features of CSK’s performances against Bengaluru.
Recent RCB vs CSK Batting Stats
Recent meetings have been dominated by high-scoring batting performances.
RCB scored 218/5 in the May 2024 meeting, while CSK replied with 191/7. In 2025, RCB posted 196/7 in Chennai and 213/5 in Bengaluru.
The 2026 fixture then produced an even higher RCB total of 250/3.
| Season | RCB Score | CSK Score | Result |
| 2026 | 250/3 | 207 | RCB won |
| 2025 | 213/5 | 211/5 | RCB won |
| 2025 | 196/7 | 146/8 | RCB won |
| 2024 | 218/5 | 191/7 | RCB won |
| 2024 | 173/6 | 176/4 | CSK won |
Recent Head-to-Head Winning Streak
RCB have won four consecutive completed matches against CSK.
The run started with the May 18, 2024 match at Bengaluru. RCB won that contest by 27 runs.
They then won both 2025 league meetings before defeating CSK by 43 runs in 2026.
This is RCB’s longest winning streak in the fixture. CSK’s longest winning run against RCB was seven matches, stretching from 2014 to 2019.
| RCB Winning Streak | Result |
| 2024 | RCB won by 27 runs |
| 2025 | RCB won by 50 runs |
| 2025 | RCB won by 2 runs |
| 2026 | RCB won by 43 runs |
RCB vs CSK Stats Summary
The overall record continues to show CSK ahead across the full history, despite RCB’s recent dominance.
CSK have won 21 of the 36 meetings, while RCB have won 14. One match produced no result.
The recent numbers tell a different story, with RCB winning the last four completed games and scoring 200-plus totals in several of those contests.
| Statistic | RCB | CSK |
| Total Meetings | 36 | 36 |
| Wins | 14 | 21 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
| Highest Score | 250/3 | 226/6 |
| Biggest Win by Runs | 50 | 92 |
| Recent Winning Streak | 4 | — |
| IPL Final Wins | 0 | 1 |
Why RCB vs CSK Stats Matter
The statistics show two different phases of the rivalry.
Historically, CSK have held the stronger overall record. Their dominance at Chennai and their success in major knockout matches have contributed heavily to that advantage.
More recently, RCB have changed the pattern. Four consecutive victories from 2024 through 2026 have given Bengaluru a strong short-term record against Chennai.
The matchup remains statistically distinctive because it combines a long historical record with a recent sequence in which RCB have controlled the results.
Conclusion
The RCB vs CSK statistics provide a detailed picture of one of the IPL’s longest-running matchups. Across 36 meetings through the 2026 season, CSK have won 21 matches, while RCB have won 14, with one match ending without a result.
The recent record has shifted toward RCB. Bengaluru have won the last four completed matches, including the 2026 meeting when they scored 250/3 and defeated CSK by 43 runs.
CSK still hold the stronger overall historical record and have enjoyed particular success at Chennai and in major knockout matches. RCB, however, have produced several dominant recent performances, making the current statistical picture different from the broader history.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many times have RCB and CSK played each other in the IPL?
RCB and CSK have met 36 times through the 2026 IPL season.
2. Who has won more matches between RCB and CSK?
CSK have won 21 meetings, while RCB have won 14. One match ended without a result.
3. Who won the latest RCB vs CSK match?
RCB won the latest meeting on April 5, 2026, by 43 runs at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
4. What is RCB’s highest score against CSK?
RCB’s highest score against CSK is 250/3, scored in the 2026 IPL match in Bengaluru.
5. What is CSK’s highest score against RCB?
CSK’s highest recorded total against RCB is 226/6, scored during the 2023 IPL season.
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