Chennai Super Kings are one of the strongest franchises in IPL history, having competed since the tournament’s very first edition in 2008. CSK has equaled the Mumbai Indians’ record of 5 titles in the competition’s history.
CSK’s highest-ever total is 246/5, which they scored against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2010. CSK played their first IPL game on 19 April 2008 against Punjab Kings (then Kings XI Punjab) at Mohali, which they won by 33 runs. That game also produced their second-highest IPL score. To know more about all 10 of CSK’s greatest batting performances, keep reading this blog.
Chennai Super Kings’ Highest Score in IPL
Here is the list of the top 10 highest scores of the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.
| Score | Run Rate | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 246/5 | 12.3 | v RR | Chennai | IPL 2010 |
| 240/5 | 12 | v Kings XI | Mohali | IPL 2008 |
| 235/4 | 11.75 | v KKR | Eden Gardens | IPL 2023 |
| 230/5 | 11.5 | v GT | Ahmedabad | IPL 2025 |
| 226/6 | 11.3 | v RCB | Bengaluru | IPL 2023 |
| 223/3 | 11.15 | v SRH | Hyderabad | IPL 2013 |
| 223/3 | 11.15 | v DC | Delhi | IPL 2023 |
| 222/5 | 11.1 | v Daredevils | Chennai | IPL 2012 |
| 220/3 | 11 | v KKR | Wankhede | IPL 2021 |
| 218/4 | 10.9 | v MI | Delhi | IPL 2021 |
1. 246/5 Against Rajasthan Royals
This was the 32nd match of the 2010 IPL season, played on 3 April 2010 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Chennai Super Kings dominated the game with a massive batting display. After reaching 91/2 in 10 overs, they exploded in the final phase. Murali Vijay led the charge with a stunning 127 off 56 balls, hitting powerful shots all around the ground.
He built a huge partnership with Albie Morkel, who scored 62 off 34 balls. CSK posted a record total. Rajasthan Royals fought hard as Naman Ojha made an unbeaten 94, while Shane Watson scored 60. However, Doug Bollinger took key wickets, and CSK won by 23 runs.
2. 240/5 Against Kings XI Punjab
This was CSK’s very first IPL match ever, and they started with a dominating batting performance. Chennai Super Kings put on a batting masterclass in front of a lively Mohali crowd. After MS Dhoni won the toss and chose to bat, Michael Hussey stole the show with a brilliant unbeaten 116. He was well supported by Suresh Raina (32) and Subramaniam Badrinath (31*), helping CSK post a huge 240/5.
In reply, Kings XI Punjab fought hard. James Hopes smashed 71 off 33 balls, while Kumar Sangakkara added 54. Despite their efforts, Punjab managed 207/4, and CSK sealed a convincing 33-run win.
3. 235/4 Against Kolkata Knight Riders
A dominant performance at Eden Gardens in IPL 2023, Chennai Super Kings take control from the start. After Nitish Rana chose to bowl, Devon Conway (56) and Ruturaj Gaikwad provided a solid opening. Ajinkya Rahane then accelerated with 71* off 29 balls, while Shivam Dube smashed 50 off 21, taking CSK to 235/4, the highest IPL total at the venue.
Kolkata Knight Riders found the chase difficult as wickets kept falling. Jason Roy scored 61, and Rinku Singh remained unbeaten on 53, but CSK bowlers controlled the game well. KKR finished at 186/8, giving CSK a comfortable 49-run win.
4. 230/5 Against Gujarat Titans
Chennai Super Kings posted a strong 230/5 in the final league match of IPL 2025 on 25 May in Ahmedabad after MS Dhoni chose to bat. Ayush Mhatre and Urvil Patel provided a quick start, attacking in the 30s. Dewald Brevis then stole the show with a stunning 19-ball fifty and ended his inning with 57 off 23. Devon Conway added 52, while Ravindra Jadeja finished with 21*, as CSK built a big total.
Gujarat Titans struggled during the chase, losing wickets regularly. The innings never gained momentum, and they were bowled out for 147 in 18.3 overs. Sai Sudharsan was the top scorer with 41 runs in 28 balls, and CSK dominated the match by securing a convincing 83-run win.
5. 226/6 Against Royal Challengers Bangalore
A high-scoring southern derby lit up the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in IPL 2023 as Chennai Super Kings faced Royal Challengers Bangalore. After Faf du Plessis chose to bowl, CSK piled up 226/6. Devon Conway led with 83, while Shivam Dube (52) and Ajinkya Rahane (37) added quick runs. The match saw 33 sixes and a record aggregate of 444 runs.
RCB fought hard as Glenn Maxwell smashed 76, and du Plessis scored 62. However, CSK bowlers held their nerve. Tushar Deshpande took 3 wickets, and Matheesha Pathirana added 2, restricting RCB to 218/8 as CSK won by 8 runs.
6. 223/3 Against Sunrisers Hyderabad
This was a dominant batting display in the 54th match of IPL 2013 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. CSK posted 223/3 in 20 overs and won by 77 runs, with Suresh Raina named the Player of the Match.
Hyderabad won the toss and chose to field first. CSK’s highest total in this rivalry stands at 223/3, scored in their very first meeting against SRH in Hyderabad in 2013. Raina starred with a breathtaking 99* off 52 balls, while Michael Hussey also scored a fifty as the two built a large second-wicket partnership. In reply, SRH managed only 146/8 as their highest scorer was 44 in 30 balls, with Thisara Perera taking 3 wickets for CSK in the chase.
7. 223/3 Against Delhi Capitals
Chennai Super Kings posted a strong 223/3 on 20 May 2023 in Delhi after choosing to bat first. Ruturaj Gaikwad (79 off 50) and Devon Conway (87 off 52) built a brilliant 141-run opening partnership, setting the tone early. Later, Shivam Dube (22 off 9) and Ravindra Jadeja (20* off 7) added quick runs to push the total higher.
During the chase, the Delhi Capitals struggled to keep up with the big target. David Warner fought hard with 86, but wickets kept falling at the other end. CSK’s bowlers stayed in control and restricted Delhi to 146/9, sealing a convincing 77-run win and confirming their place in the playoffs.
8. 222/5 Against Delhi Daredevils
This was the 2nd Qualifying Match of IPL 2012, played on 25 May 2012 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Chennai Super Kings made full use of batting first after Delhi Daredevils chose to bowl. Murali Vijay smashed a brilliant 113 off 58 balls, while Dwayne Bravo finished strongly with 33* off 12 balls, helping CSK reach 222/5.
Delhi struggled to chase the big target. Mahela Jayawardene scored 55, but wickets kept falling. Ravichandran Ashwin led the bowling attack with 3/23 as Delhi were bowled out for 136. CSK secured a dominant 86-run win and moved into the final.
9. 220/3 Against Kolkata Knight Riders
Chennai Super Kings posted a strong 220/3 in the 15th match of IPL 2021 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. After Kolkata Knight Riders chose to bowl, Faf du Plessis led the innings with an unbeaten 95 off 60 balls and was named Player of the Match. He got solid support from Ruturaj Gaikwad (64 off 42) as the duo provided a strong opening stand.
KKR fought hard in the chase and managed 202 runs. KKR’s top order couldn’t score big as they lost half of the side at 31. After that, Andre Russell (54 off 22) and Pat Cummins (66 off 34) tried their best but couldn’t win the match. It turned into a high-scoring contest with plenty of big hits, including 26 sixes in the match. However, CSK held their nerve and secured an 18-run win.
10. 218/4 Against Mumbai Indians
Chennai Super Kings posted a strong 218/4 on 1 May 2021 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. After the Mumbai Indians chose to bowl, Moeen Ali (58) and Faf du Plessis (50) built a solid 108-run partnership. Later, Ambati Rayudu finished strongly with an unbeaten 72 off just 27 balls.
MI chased the big target with confidence with the help of Kieron Pollard’s stunning knock, smashing 87* off 34 balls and reaching his half-century in just 17 balls. His powerful hitting guided the Mumbai Indians to a thrilling 4-wicket win, completing one of the most memorable chases in IPL history.
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Conclusion: CSK’s Highest Score is 246/5 in the IPL
Across 17 IPL seasons, Chennai Super Kings’ highest score is 246/5, scored against the Rajasthan Royals on 3 April 2010. Remarkably, all 10 of CSK’s highest scores came while batting first, and they won 9 out of those 10 matches.
Players like Murali Vijay, Michael Hussey, Devon Conway, Faf du Plessis, and Suresh Raina have all been central to these explosive performances across different eras. With high-scoring talent continuing to come through CSK’s lineup, we can expect this record to be broken in the IPL 2026.
