Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings have been two of the most successful teams in the IPL. CSK are five-time champions, while KKR has won the tournament thrice. CSK and KKR have faced each other in two IPL finals so far.
In the first final in 2012, KKR won the match by five wickets after chasing down the target of 191 runs in 19.4 overs. The two teams met each other in the final once again after nine years in 2021. CSK batted first again this time and scored 192 runs for the loss of three wickets. KKR scored 165 runs for the loss of nine wickets, and CSK won the match by 27 runs.
Let’s look at the KKR vs CSK head to head record:
Overall Head-to-Head Record
The CSK vs KKR overall head-to-head record in IPL showcases a long-standing rivalry, with both teams enjoying periods of dominance and producing several closely contested matches across multiple seasons.
| Matches Played | 31 |
| KKR won | 11 |
| CSK won | 20 |
| No Result | 0 |
CSK and KKR have faced each other in 31 games so far. KKR has won 11 matches, while CSK has won the remaining 20. In the first five seasons, CSK won six out of 10 games. In the next eight seasons, CSK won nine out of 14 matches. Since 2021, CSK has won six out of nine games against KKR.
CSK vs KKR at Different Venues
The CSK vs KKR venue-wise record shows how both teams have fared across different grounds, with results often shaped by local conditions.
Record at Eden Gardens
| Matches Played | 11 |
| KKR won | 4 |
| CSK won | 7 |
| No Result | 0 |
At the Eden Gardens, CSK has won seven out of 11 games. KKR last won a game against CSK at the Eden Gardens during the 2018 season. KKR first won a game against CSK at this venue in 2011. From the 2014 season, KKR remained undefeated at the Eden Gardens till 2018.
Record at MA Chidambaram Stadium
| Matches Played | 12 |
| KKR won | 4 |
| CSK won | 8 |
| No Result | 0 |
At the MA Chidambaram Stadium, KKR has won four out of 12 games against CSK. In 2012, KKR won two matches at this venue, including the final that season. From 2013 to 2019, KKR remained winless and lost four matches. From 2023, KKR has won two out of three games at this venue.
Neutral venue record
| Matches Played | 8 |
| KKR won | 3 |
| CSK won | 5 |
| No Result | 0 |
Apart from Eden Gardens and MA Chidambaram Stadium, KKR and CSK have faced each other at five different venues. In India, the two teams have faced each other at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi and Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. In the UAE, these teams have faced each other at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi and the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. KKR and CSK have played one game at the SuperSport Park in Centurion.
Outside of their home venues, KKR and CSK have played a total of eight matches. CSK has won five out of these eight matches.
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CSK vs KKR Head-to-Head Stats
| Record | CSK | KKR |
|---|---|---|
| Highest total | 235/4 | 202/6 |
| Lowest total | 103/9 | 108/9 |
| Most runs | Suresh Raina – 747 runs in 24 matches | Andre Russell – 403 runs in 18 matches |
| Most wickets | Ravindra Jadeja – 21 wickets in 24 matches | Sunil Narine – 27 wickets in 23 matches |
| Best individual score | Suresh Raina – 109* | Manvinder Bisla – 92 |
| Best bowling figures | Ravindra Jadeja – 4/12 | Brad Hogg – 4/29 |
