The Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings were the finalists in the first-ever season of the IPL. RR won the final by three wickets after chasing down the target of 164 runs. Both teams have had different journeys after that season.
RR had to wait 14 years to reach the final in 2022 and faced the newly introduced Gujarat Titans. The Royals lost the final this time. RR has made it to the playoffs four times, besides these two final appearances. CSK, on the other hand, has been the most successful team in the tournament, having won five times.
Let’s look at the RR vs CSK head-to-head record:
Overall RR vs CSK Head-to-Head Record
The overall RR vs CSK head-to-head record reflects a balanced IPL rivalry, with both teams sharing wins across seasons and delivering several closely contested matches.
| Matches Played | 31 |
|---|---|
| RR won | 15 |
| CSK won | 16 |
| No Result | 0 |
RR and CSK have played a total of 31 matches so far in IPL. CSK has won 16, while RR has won the remaining 15 matches. In 2008, RR won all three games against CSK. From 2009 to 2015, RR managed just three wins against CSK in 14 matches. From 2010 to 2013, RR failed to win a single match against CSK and had a losing streak of six matches.
From 2016 to 2020, RR and CSK won three matches each against each other. Since 2021, RR has had a change of luck and has won six out of eight matches. In the last seven matches, CSK has managed to win just one against RR.
RR vs CSK at Different Venues
The RR vs CSK venue-wise record highlights how both teams have fared across home and neutral grounds, with match conditions often playing a key role in results.
Record at Sawai Mansingh Stadium
| Matches Played | 7 |
|---|---|
| RR won | 4 |
| CSK won | 3 |
| No Result | 0 |
At the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, the two teams have faced each other on seven occasions. RR has won four, while CSK has won the remaining three games. The two teams faced each other at this venue in 2023.
Record at the MA Chidambaram Stadium
| Matches Played | 9 |
|---|---|
| RR won | 2 |
| CSK won | 7 |
| No Result | 0 |
At the MA Chidambaram Stadium, RR has managed just two wins in nine matches. Theirf first win came during the 2008 season and then after a 15 year wait in 2023.
Neutral venue record
| Matches Played | 15 |
|---|---|
| RR won | 9 |
| CSK won | 6 |
| No Result | 0 |
RR has been a little more successful at neutral venues and has won nine out of 15 matches. Since October 2021, CSK has failed to defeat RR at neutral venues on four attempts.
RR vs CSK Head-to-Head Stats
The RR vs CSK head-to-head stats reflect a closely fought IPL rivalry, with both teams enjoying key wins and delivering several memorable, high-pressure encounters over the years.
| Record | CSK | RR |
|---|---|---|
| Highest total | 246/5 | 223/5 |
| Lowest total | 109 | 126 |
| Most runs | Suresh Raina – 630 runs in 23 matches | Shane Watson – 480 runs in 12 matches |
| Most wickets | Ravindra Jadeja – 21 wickets in 24 matches | Sohail Tanvir – 10 wickets in 3 matches |
| Best individual score | Murali Vijay – 127 | Shane Watson – 101 |
| Best bowling figures | Ravindra Jadeja – 4/11 | Sohail Tanvir – 6/14 |
