The rivalry between the Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings has always been exciting and closely fought in the IPL. So far, both teams have played 32 matches, and Both has won 16 games each, showing how the Rajasthan Royals have been competitive against the 5-time champions.
At the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Chennai Super Kings have performed strongly, winning 7 of 9 matches. Meanwhile, at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, the Rajasthan Royals have the advantage with 4 wins in 7 games.
In IPL 2026, Fans can look forward to more close matches, strong performances, and unforgettable moments between these two teams.
RR vs CSK Head-to-Head Record in IPL: Overview
Although CSK is a stronger team than RR in IPL history, Both teams has won 16 of the 32 matches between the two teams.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 32 |
| Chennai Super Kings Won | 16 |
| Rajasthan Royals Won | 16 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Highest Score (CSK) | 246 |
| Lowest Score (RR) | 109 |
RR vs CSK Head-to-Head at Different Venues
Now, let’s have a look at their rivalry at the individual venues.
RR vs CSK at MA Chidambaram Stadium
CSK has dominated the Rajasthan Royals at the Chepauk Stadium, as it has with other teams. In 9 matches, CSK has won 7.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 9 |
| CSK Won | 7 |
| RR Won | 2 |
RR vs CSK at Sawai Mansingh Stadium
At their home ground, RR has won 4 out of 7 matches against CSK in IPL history.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 7 |
| RR Won | 4 |
| CSK Won | 3 |
RR vs CSK at Neutral Venues
At the neutral venue, the Rajasthan Royals have 10 wins while the CSK have won 8 matches.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 16 |
| RR Won | 10 |
| CSK Won | 6 |
RR vs CSK Head-to-Head Team Records
In the team records, CSK has outclassed RR in the highest and lowest team scores.
Highest Team Totals in RR vs CSK Matches
With the powerful knock of 127 runs by Murali Vijay, CSK scored their highest-ever innings total of 246/5 against RR.
| Team | Score | Run Rate | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSK | 246/5 | 12.3 | Won | MA Chidambaram |
| RR | 223/5 | 11.15 | Lost | MA Chidambaram |
| RR | 216/7 | 10.8 | Won | Sharjah Stadium |
| RR | 211/5 | 10.55 | Won | MA Chidambaram |
| RR | 204/5 | 10.2 | Won | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium |
Lowest Team Totals in RR vs CSK Matches
A brilliant spell of 6 wickets by Sohail Tanvir led to one of the lowest totals in this rivalry, with CSK scoring only 109, followed by 125/5.
| Team | Score | Run Rate | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSK | 109/10 | 5.45 | Lost | Sawai Mansingh |
| CSK | 125/5 | 6.25 | Lost | Abu Dhabi |
| RR | 126/6 | 6.3 | Lost | Sawai Mansingh |
| RR | 126/10 | 6.3 | Lost | Centurion |
| RR | 133/10 | 6.65 | Lost | Dubai (DICS) |
RR vs CSK Head-to-Head Batting Records
Here are the batting records in the rivalry between RR and CSK.
Best Individual Batting Performances
The best-ever individual innings in the RR-CSK rivarly belongs to Murali Vijay, who scored 127* in just 56 balls.
| Player | Runs | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Murali Vijay (CSK) | 127* (56) | 226.78 |
| Shane Watson (CSK) | 106 (57) | 185.96 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK) | 101* (60) | 180 |
| Shane Watson (RR) | 101 (61) | 165.57 |
| Suresh Raina (CSK) | 98 (55) | 178.18 |
Most Runs in RR vs CSK Matches
With 711 runs, Shane Watson stands as the top scorer in this rivalry, followed by 659 runs in 24 matches.
| Batters | Matches | Runs | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Watson (RR/CSK) | 19 | 711 | 39.5 |
| Suresh Raina (CSK) | 24 | 659 | 27.45 |
| MS Dhoni (CSK) | 27 | 588 | 38 |
RR vs CSK Head-to-Head Bowling Records
At last, go through the bowling records for the rivarly between RR and CSK.
Best Individual Bowling Performances
Sohail Tanvir 6/14 is the best bowling figure against CSK, while for CSK, Ravindra Jadeja provided the best figure of 4/11.
| Player | Figures | Economy |
|---|---|---|
| Sohail Tanvir (RR) | 6/14 | 3.5 |
| Ravindra Jadeja (CSK) | 4/11 | 3 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga (RR) | 4/35 | 8.75 |
| Laxmipati Balaji (CSK) | 4/21 | 6 |
| Ravindra Jadeja (CSK) | 4/33 | 8 |
Most Wickets in RR vs CSK Matches
With 21 wickets, Ravichandran Ashwin is among the leading bowlers in this rivalry.
| Bowlers | Matches | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravindra Jadeja (RR/CSK) | 23 | 21 | 7.1 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin (RR/CSK) | 16 | 19 | 8.16 |
| Dwayne Bravo (CSK) | 12 | 16 | 9.53 |
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Conclusion: RR and CSK Are Equal in Head-to-Head Battles
The rivalry between the Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings has been balanced, with RR winning 16 matches.
Chennai Super Kings have been strong at their home ground, winning 7 out of 9 matches. On the other hand, the Rajasthan Royals have done better at neutral venues, winning 10 matches against CSK.
Shane Watson is the leading run-scorer in this rivalry with 711 runs, while Ravindra Jadeja has taken the most wickets, with 21.
Fans can expect more exciting matches between these two teams in the future. Stay connected for more IPL updates and match insights.
