The rivalry between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals is perhaps one of the most entertaining rivalries in IPL history. Through the years, each franchise has treated its faithful to indelible moments, nail-biting endings and some top-quality individual displays. The first IPL final of 2008, several high-scoring encounters, CSK vs RR matches have provided thrills to cricket fans across the Globe.
Introduction to Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Rivalry
Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals met for the first time during the 2008 IPL season. When IPL first began in 2008, Rajasthan Royals under the leadership of Shane Warne turned a lot of heads by beating CSK in the Final. It has since blossomed into the biggest rivalry in football with every season.
CSK have secured two boatloads of experience and apparel them with the restorative energy of MS Dhoni, however, Rajasthan Royals have enhanced rudimentary brilliance with a sprinkle of wild attention to raw serpents. It is such an explosive clash of styles that every fight is intriguing.
Head to Head Stats of CSK vs RR in IPL History
Total Matches Played
As of recent IPL seasons, Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals have played more than 32 matches against each other in IPL history.
| Stat | Record |
| Total Matches | 32 |
| CSK Wins | 16 |
| RR Wins | 16 |
| No Result | 0 |
Chennai Super Kings Wins
It is CSK which has the upper hand over RR as they have won 16 matches against RR. The strong middle-order and experienced bowling attack saw them pull through from difficult scenarios on most occasions.
Rajasthan Royals Wins
Rajasthan Royals- 16 wins against CSK. Chennai have suffered more than once due to RR’s assault even amidst spin.
No Result Matches
Fun fact: there has never been an abandoned or no-result match between the two sides in IPL history.
CSK vs RR Match Results Year Wise
Early IPL Seasons Records
Rajasthan Royals were the dominant force in the early phase of this rivalry. RR won 3 matches against CSK in 2008, including the IPL final. It was a historic final at DY Patil Stadium when Rajasthan Royals chased the 164 runs to lift the title.
Recent IPL Season Results
Rajasthan Royals will look to continue their good run against Chennai in IPLs over the last few seasons. In IPL 2023, CSK lost both the league matches to RR but came back strongly in subsequent clashes.
Most Memorable Encounters
One of the best-known innings was in IPL 2019 when MS Dhoni lost with 75 runs for 46 balls and performed an impressive chase. Another experience Bill remembers very fondly was the IPL 2008 final, winning their first title under Shane Warne’s captaincy.
CSK vs RR Batting Stats
Highest Team Score
| Team | Highest Score |
| CSK | 246/5 |
| RR | 223/5 |
Lowest Team Score
| Team | Lowest Score |
| CSK | 109 |
| RR | 126/9 |
Most Runs in CSK vs RR Matches
| Player | Runs |
| Suresh Raina | 630+ |
| MS Dhoni | 550+ |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 430+ |
| Sanju Samson | 400+ |
Loyalty kept Suresh Raina in the top few run scorers in CSK vs RR matches as he has always been a regular middle-order batsman.
Best Batting Partnership
This rivalry had one of the best partnerships: Shane Watson and Faf du Plessis at CSK group smashed RR bowlers with aggressive shot-making.
Fastest Fifty and Century Records
In this rivalry, you would have seen some devastating innings by Jos Buttler and Shane Watson himself as both these players scored a fifty in less than 25 balls.
CSK vs RR Bowling Stats
| Player | Bowling Figures |
| Sohail Tanvir | 6/14 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 4/11 |
| Dwayne Bravo | 4/22 |
Most Wickets in the Rivalry
| Player | Wickets |
| Dwayne Bravo | 20+ |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 18+ |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 15+ |
Dwayne Bravo was outstanding as a death-over bowler and bowling slow balls.
Best Economy Rates
Turn and grip at both venues have helped spinners wherein Chennai and Jaipur spinners success path.
Most Dot Balls Bowled
Bowlers Ashwin and Jadeja, who bowled very tightly and limited scoring opportunities.
Top Performers in Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Matches
Top Run Scorers
Suresh Raina heads this batting chart for either team and is followed in the list by MS Dhoni and Ajinkya Rahane.
Leading Wicket Takers
Here goes a list of the top wicket takers in CSK vs RR matches, Dwayne Bravo and Ravindra Jadeja among them.
Most Player of the Match Awards
| Player | Awards |
| Shane Watson | 3 |
| Jos Buttler | 2 |
| MS Dhoni | 2 |
Venue Wise Stats of CSK vs RR
At MA Chidambaram Stadium
The MA Chidambaram Stadium has been a fortress for CSK. Chennai’s spinners usually dominate on the slow pitch.
| Venue | CSK Wins | RR Wins |
| Chepauk | 5 | 3 |
At Sawai Mansingh Stadium
At the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Rajasthan Royals have performed impressively with strong crowd support.
| Venue | RR Wins | CSK Wins |
| Jaipur | 6 | 4 |
Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Captaincy Records
MS Dhoni Captaincy Stats
MS Dhoni has led CSK in the highest number of matches against RR and barked an impressive win rate. Chennai won a lot of nail-biters as his calm approach and tactical brilliance came together.
Rajasthan Royals Captains Performance
Shane Warne is therefore RR’s leading captain vs CSK. The team has been well led by Sanju Samson in the last few years as well.
IPL Playoff and Important Match Stats Between CSK and RR
The biggest match these two teams have played against each other is the IPL 2008 final. Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by 3 wickets to become the inaugural IPL champions
The other classic encounter came in IPL 2022, when Rajasthan Royals defended a massive score against Chennai in an edge-of-the-seat Maharashtra game that ended at the last ball.
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Highest Individual Scores in CSK vs RR Matches
| Player | Score |
| Murali Vijay | 127 |
| Shane Watson | 101 |
| Jos Buttler | 95 |
Last Five Matches Results
| Season | Winner |
| IPL 2026 | RR |
| IPL 2025 | RR |
| IPL 2025 | RR |
| IPL 2024 | CSK |
| IPL 2023 | RR |
Recent Match Result between: RR vs CSK at Guwahati on March 30, 2026
Rajasthan Royals dominated Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2026 third match at Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati. RR chased 128 in just 12.1 overs with 47 balls remaining, their biggest win over CSK. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 52 off 17 balls, while CSK collapsed for 127 despite Jamie Overton’s 43-run fightback.
Current Squad Strength Comparison
CSK Squad for IPL 2026: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, M.S. Dhoni, Dewald Brevis, Urvil Patel, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Shreyas Gopal, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Sanju Samson. Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Rahul Chahar, Akeal Hosein, Matt Henry, Matthew Short, Aman Khan, Sarfaraz Khan, Zakary Foulkes
Head Coach: Stephen Fleming
RR Squad for IPL 2026: Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel, Ravi Singh, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubham Dubey, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Shimron Hetmyer, Aman Rao, Ravindra Jadeja, Dasun Shanaka, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Donovan Ferreira, Kwena Maphaka, Nandre Burger, Sushant Mishra, Kuldeep Sen, Adam Milne, Brijesh Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Vignesh Puthur, Yash Raj Punja
Head Coach: Kumar Sangakkara
Players to Watch in CSK vs RR Matches
CSK Team Key Players
- MS Dhoni
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Matheesha Pathirana
RR Team Key Players
- Sanju Samson
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Jos Buttler
- Trent Boult
FAQs
What is the highest score in CSK vs RR matches?
CSK’s 246/5 is the highest team score in this rivalry.
Which player scored the most runs in CSK vs RR rivalry?
Suresh Raina is among the leading run scorers in CSK vs RR matches.
Which bowler has taken the most wickets in CSK vs RR matches?
Dwayne Bravo is one of the top wicket takers in the rivalry.
Where do CSK and RR play their home matches?
CSK play at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, while RR play at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
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