The rivalry between the Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals dates back to the inaugural 2008 season. Both teams have played 32 matches against each other, with CSK holding a solid lead with 20 wins and DC picking up 12 victories.
Chepauk has been a nightmare for Delhi in this rivalry. Out of 11 matches played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, CSK have won 8 and DC 3.
In the matches held between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals, MS Dhoni has hit the most runs, followed by Suresh Raina (552). Among the bowlers, Ravichandran Ashwin, Dwayne Bravo, and Ravindra Jadeja have picked up 19 wickets each. Keep reading this blog to know more about this rivalry.
Overview of CSK vs DC Head-to-Head Record in IPL
CSK and DC have faced each other in 31 IPL matches. Out of these 31 games, CSK have won 19, while DC have won 12. The two teams first clashed in 2008, with CSK winning that encounter.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 32 |
| Chennai Super Kings Won | 20 |
| Delhi Capitals Won | 12 |
| Highest Score (CSK) | 223/3 |
| Lowest Score (CSK) | 83/10 |
CSK vs DC Head-to-Head at Different Venues
Here are the head-to-head stats at the home ground of the CSK and DC, respectively.
CSK vs DC at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Out of 10 matches played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, CSK have won 7 and DC 3. DC’s earliest wins at Chennai came in 2008 and 2010. After that, they went 15 years without a victory at this ground.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 11 |
| CSK Won | 8 |
| DC Won | 3 |
CSK vs DC at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
In 8 matches played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, CSK have won 6 and DC only 2. Delhi’s last home win against CSK came in IPL 2018.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 8 |
| CSK Won | 6 |
| DC Won | 2 |
CSK vs DC Head-to-Head Team Records
CSK has dominated the rivalry, with the highest and lowest team totals.
Highest Team Total in CSK vs DC Matches
CSK’s highest score in this rivalry is 223, while DC’s best stands at 198/5.
| Team | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSK | 223/3 | Won | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
| CSK | 222/5 | Won | Chepauk Stadium |
| CSK | 211/4 | Won | MCA Stadium, Pune |
| DC | 198/5 | Lost | MCA Stadium, Pune |
| CSK | 208/6 | Won | DY Patil Stadium |
Lowest Team Total in CSK vs DC Matches
Delhi Capitals recorded the lowest score in this rivalry, 83 all out, on 18th April 2013 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Chennai Super Kings scored their lowest total of 110/8.
| Team | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC | 83/10 | Lost | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
| DC | 84/10 | Lost | Zayed Cricket Stadium |
| DC | 99/10 | Lost | Chepauk Stadium |
| CSK | 110/8 | Lost | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
| CSK | 112/9 | Lost | Chepauk Stadium |
CSK vs DC Head-to-Head Batting Records
Here are the batting stats of the matches between the Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings.
Most Runs in CSK vs DC Matches
MS Dhoni holds the record for the most runs in this rivalry with 696 runs, followed by Suresh Raina with 552.
| Batter | Matches | Runs | Average | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Dhoni (CSK) | 29 | 696 | 35 | 63* |
| Suresh Raina (CSK) | 22 | 552 | 29.05 | 59 |
| Shikhar Dhawan (DC) | 10 | 433 | 54.12 | 101* |
Best Batting Performances
Murali Vijay’s 113 in Chennai during IPL 2012 is the only century by a CSK player in these encounters.
| Player | Score | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Murali Vijay (CSK) | 113 (58) | 194.82 |
| AB de Villers (DC) | 105* (54) | 194.44 |
| Shikhar Dhawan (DC) | 101* (58) | 174.13 |
| Matthew Hayden (DC) | 93 (43) | 216.27 |
| Devon Conway | 87 (49) | 177.55 |
CSK vs DC Head-to-Head Bowling Records
Let’s have a look at their bowling head-to-head in the CSK and DC rivalry.
Most Wickets in CSK vs DC Matches
Three bowlers share the top spot for most wickets in CSK vs DC encounters. R. Ashwin and Jadeja have taken 19 wickets in this matchup.
| Bowler | Matches | Wickets | Economy | BBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravichandran Ashwin (CSK/DC) | 17 | 19 | 6.39 | 3/23 |
| Ravindra Jadeja (CSK) | 20 | 19 | 7.6 | 3/9 |
| Dwayne Bravo (CSK) | 17 | 18 | 8.06 | 3/33 |
Best Bowling Figure in CSK vs DC Matches
Imran Tahir’s best bowling figure of 4/12 for CSK stands as the best individual bowling performance in this rivalry.
| Bowler | Bowling Figure | Economy |
|---|---|---|
| Imran Tahir (CSK) | 4/12 | 3.60 |
| Shadab Jakati (CSK) | 4/24 | 6.00 |
| Ravindra Jadeja (CSK) | 3/9 | 3 |
| Moeen Ali (CSK) | 3/13 | 3.25 |
| Mitchell Marsh | 3/18 | 6.00 |
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Conclusion: CSK Has Won 20 Matches Against DC
The rivalry between the Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals has largely been dominated by CSK. In 32 matches, CSK leads 20-12 and has also won both playoff games. From 2013 to 2019, CSK was very strong, winning 12 out of 14 matches.
But things changed after 2020. Delhi Capitals made a comeback, winning 6 of the last 9 matches. Players like Axar Patel, KL Rahul, and Kuldeep Yadav have strengthened DC.
Now the gap is getting smaller, and every match is competitive. Will DC take the lead soon?
