The rivalry between the Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders is one of the biggest in IPL history. Both teams started in 2008 and have won 8 titles together, CSK (5) and KKR (3). Matches between them are always exciting. MS Dhoni brings calm leadership, while KKR plays bold cricket.
They have played 33 matches. CSK won 21, KKR won 11, and 1 match ended in a no-result. CSK are strong at Chepauk, while KKR perform well at Eden Gardens.
The rivalry has produced two IPL finals. KKR won the first in 2012, with Manvinder Bisla scoring a stunning 89 off 48 balls to chase down 190 at Chepauk. CSK got their revenge in the 2021 final at Dubai, with Faf du Plessis’s masterful 86 powering CSK to 192 and a 27-run victory. Let’s read this blog to know more about this rivalry.
CSK vs KKR Head-to-Head Record in IPL: Overview
The head-to-head record stands at 21-11 in favour of CSK across 33 matches, with 1 no result, since their first meeting in 2008. CSK are the most successful side in this rivalry, having won five IPL titles compared to KKR’s three.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 33 |
| CSK Won | 21 |
| KKR Won | 11 |
| Highest Score (CSK) | 235/4 |
| Lowest Score (KKR) | 108/09 |
CSK vs KKR at Different Venues
Let’s have a look at their head-to-head in the CSK and KKR home grounds.
At the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
CSK have been dominant at their home fortress, the MA Chidambaram Stadium, against KKR. Out of 10 matches played at Chepauk, CSK have won 8, and KKR have managed just 2 wins.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 10 |
| CSK Won | 8 |
| KKR Won | 2 |
At Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Eden Gardens has been a more level contest, with KKR holding a slight edge on home soil. Out of 10 matches in Kolkata, KKR have won 6 and CSK have won 4.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 10 |
| KKR Won | 6 |
| CSK Won | 4 |
CSK vs KKR Head-to-Head Team Records
Across 32 matches, CSK and KKR have produced some of the most dramatic and high-scoring team performances in IPL history.
Highest Team Totals in CSK vs KKR Matches
CSK’s 235/4 in the 2023 season is the highest team total in this rivalry.KKR’s highest total against CSK is 202.
| Team | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSK | 235/4 | Won | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| CSK | 220/3 | Won | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| KKR | 205/5 | Won | MA Chidambaram Stadium |
| KKR | 202/6 | Won | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| KKR | 202/10 | Lost | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
Lowest Team Totals in CSK vs KKR Matches
KKR’s 108/9 is the lowest total posted against CSK in this rivalry, a match in which CSK’s spin bowlers were utterly dominant.
| Team | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| KKR | 108/09 | Lost | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| CSK | 103/09 | Lost | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| KKR | 109/10 | Lost | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| CSK | 114/4 | Lost | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| KKR | 119/9 | Lost | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
CSK vs KKR Head-to-Head Batting Records
Let’s have a look at the batting records in this rivalry.
Best Individual Batting Performances
Suresh Raina’s unbeaten 109 off 58 balls is the highest individual score in this rivalry. Manvinder Bisla’s stunning 92 off 61 balls is the greatest individual match-winning performance by a KKR batter against CSK.
| Player | Runs | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Suresh Raina (CSK) | 109* (62) | 175.80 |
| Michael Hussey (CSK) | 95 (59) | 161 |
| Faf du Plessis (CSK) | 95* (60) | 158.33 |
| Manvinder Bisla (KKR) | 92 (61) | 150.81 |
| Manvinder Bisla (KKR) | 89 (48) | 185.42 |
Most Runs in CSK vs KKR Matches
Suresh Raina leads the run-scoring charts in this rivalry with 747 runs across all 21 matches, making him the standout batter in the entire history of CSK vs KKR encounters.
| Batter | Matches | Runs | Average | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suresh Raina (CSK) | 21 | 747 | 41.5 | 109* |
| MS Dhoni (CSK) | 28 | 573 | 40 | 66* |
| Faf du Plessis (CSK) | 13 | 437 | 43.7 | 95* |
CSK vs KKR Head-to-Head Bowling Records
Here are the bowling stats for the head-to-head between KKR and CSK.
Best Individual Bowling Performances
Pawan Negi’s 5/22 for KKR is the best bowling performance in this rivalry. For CSK, Ravindra Jadeja’s 4/12 is their best bowling effort against KKR.
| Player | Figures | Economy |
|---|---|---|
| Pawan Negi (KKR) | 5/22 | 5.5 |
| Ravindra Jadeja (CSK) | 4/12 | 3 |
| Makhaya Ntini (KKR) | 4/21 | 5.25 |
| Ashish Nehra (CSK) | 4/21 | 5.25 |
| Imran Tahir (CSK) | 4/27 | 6.75 |
Most Wickets in CSK vs KKR Matches
Sunil Narine leads the wicket-taking charts in this rivalry with 27 wickets for KKR. On the CSK side, Ravindra Jadeja leads with 23 wickets, followed by Ravichandran Ashwin with 16.
| Bowler | Matches | Wickets | Economy | BBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunil Narine (KKR) | 23 | 27 | 6.12 | 3/13 |
| Ravindra Jadeja (CSK) | 24 | 23 | 7.58 | 4/12 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin (CSK) | 16 | 16 | 6.46 | 3/16 |
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Conclusion: CSK Lead KKR 21-11 in One of IPL’s Most Storied Rivalries
The rivalry between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders is one of the most exciting in the IPL. Both teams are very successful and have won many titles. They have played 33 matches, and CSK lead the record 21-11. Their strong performance at MA Chidambaram Stadium has helped them stay ahead.
Together, CSK and KKR have won 8 IPL trophies (5 for CSK and 3 for KKR). Their finals have also been very memorable.
Suresh Raina is the top run-scorer in this rivalry with 610 runs. Sunil Narine leads the wickets chart with 24 wickets. This rivalry is special because of calm finishing by MS Dhoni and powerful hitting by Andre Russell.
With both teams performing well, this rivalry will remain exciting in the coming seasons.
