The rivalry between the Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad is one of the most exciting in IPL history.
Chennai Super Kings have won the IPL 5 times, with their latest title in 2023. Sunrisers Hyderabad have been playing since 2013 and have won the trophy once. Even though SRH is a strong team, CSK has dominated this rivalry, winning 15 out of 22 matches, while SRH has won 7.
One of the biggest moments in this rivalry came in the 2018 IPL final. Shane Watson scored a brilliant century and helped CSK win the title in their comeback season.
In recent years, SRH has started improving. Their first-ever win at Chepauk in 2025 showed that they are getting stronger, and this rivalry can become even more competitive in the future.
CSK vs SRH Head-to-Head Record in IPL: Overview
The head-to-head record stands at 15–7 in favour of CSK across 22 matches. CSK has a win rate of approximately 68%, with their dominance evident both at home and away, in league stages and knockout rounds alike.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 22 |
| CSK Won | 15 |
| SRH Won | 7 |
| Highest Score (CSK) | 223/3 |
| Lowest Score (CSK) | 132/10 |
At MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai (Chepauk)
Chepauk has historically been a fortress for CSK against SRH. In their 6 encounters, CSK has won 5.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 6 |
| CSK Won | 5 |
| SRH Won | 1 |
At Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
At Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, both teams have won 5 matches, with SRH winning 3.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 5 |
| CSK Won | 2 |
| SRH Won | 3 |
CSK vs SRH Head-to-Head Team Records
Since CSK and SRH have played 22 matches, here are their teams’ records.
Highest Team Totals in CSK vs SRH Matches
CSK’s highest score against SRH is 223/3, and among the top 5, only CSK is there.
| Team | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSK | 223/3 | Won | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad |
| CSK | 212/3 | Won | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| CSK | 209/4 | Won | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| CSK | 202/2 | Won | Maharashtra Cricket Association |
| CSK | 202/4 | Won | JSCA International Stadium |
Lowest Team Totals in CSK vs SRH Matches
CSK’s lowest against SRH is 132/5, while SRH’s lowest against CSK is 134/10.
| Team | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSK | 132/5 | Lost | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad |
| SRH | 134/7 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium | |
| SRH | 134/7 | Lost | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| SRH | 134/10 | Lost | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| SRH | 139/7 | Lost | Wankhede Stadium |
CSK vs SRH Head-to-Head Batting Records
Now, let’s have a look at the batting records in the rivalry between CSK vs SRH.
Best Individual Batting Performances
Shane Watson’s unbeaten 117 in the 2018 IPL Final against SRH stands as the defining individual innings in this rivalry. There is no century from SRH against CSK.
| Player | Runs | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Shane Watson (CSK) | 117* (57) | 205 |
| Brendon McCullum (CSK) | 100* (56) | 178.57 |
| Ambati Rayudu (CSK) | 100* (62) | 161.29 |
| Suresh Raina (CSK) | 99* (52) | 190.38 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK) | 99 (57) | 173.68 |
Most Runs in CSK vs SRH Matches
MS Dhoni leads the run-scorers in this fixture with 436 runs. Suresh Raina has accumulated 434 runs, and Kane Williamson has 417 runs.
| Name (Team) | Matches | Runs | Average | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Dhoni (CSK) | 22 | 436 | 54.5 | 67* |
| Suresh Raina (CSK) | 15 | 434 | 36.16 | 99* |
| Kane Williamson (SRH) | 12 | 417 | 41.7 | 84 |
| David Warner (SRH) | 9 | 405 | 45 | 90 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK) | 7 | 394 | 56.28 | 99 |
CSK vs SRH Head-to-Head Bowling Records
Here are the bowling records for the 22 matches played between CSK and SRH.
Best Individual Bowling Performances
Tushar Deshpande’s 4/27 against SRH is the best bowling figure in this rivalry. He is followed by Harshal Patel’s 4/28 and Mukesh Chaudhary’s 4/46.
| Player | Figures | Economy |
|---|---|---|
| Tuhar Deshpande | 4/27 | 9 |
| Harshal Patel (SRH) | 4/28 | 7 |
| Mukesh Chaudhary (CSK) | 4/46 | 11.5 |
| Deepak Chahar (CSK) | 3/15 | 3.75 |
| Ravindra Jadeja (CSK) | 3/22 | 5.5 |
Most Wickets in CSK vs SRH Matches
On the SRH side, Dwayne Bravo leads with 20 wickets, followed by Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s 11 wickets.
| Name | Matches | Wickets | Economy | BBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Bravo (CSK) | 14 | 20 | 8.08 | 3/25 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar (SRH) | 17 | 11 | 6.94 | 2/23 |
| Rashid Khan (SRH) | 10 | 10 | 6.87 | 3/36 |
| Deepak Chahar (CSK) | 12 | 10 | 7.1 | 3/15 |
| Ravindra Jadeja (CSK) | 23 | 10 | 7.39 | 3/22 |
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Conclusion: CSK Lead SRH 15–7
Chennai Super Kings have a strong lead in their rivalry with Sunrisers Hyderabad, having won 15 of 22 matches.
One of the most famous moments in this rivalry came in the 2018 IPL Final. Shane Watson played an incredible innings of 117 runs without getting out, even while injured. His performance helped CSK win their third IPL title and remains one of the best knocks in an IPL final.
With both teams rebuilding their squads for the 2026 season, this “Southern Derby” is expected to become even more exciting and competitive.
