The CSK vs PBKS Head to Head in IPL competition is always a thrilling and entertaining affair between two franchises that are so different– Chennai Super Kings (CSK), which is historically the most consistent team and cricket giant in IPL, and Punjab Kings (PBKS), which is often a hot-and-cold team but consistently provides thrills. The CSK vs PBKS Head to Head in IPL narrative has had all the drama, all the thrilling characters, and all the memories. While CSK has largely been a powerhouse with a rich history of titles, PBKS has created several upsets, making this a fixture that draws interest whenever scheduled. In this blog, we will take a look at the overall statistics, records, and match results as to how this tantalizing rivalry has played out through the years.
CSK vs PBKS Head to Head
CSK and PBKS have played 32 games so far. Of the encounters, both sides have won 16 matches each, giving tough battles to each other.
| Total Matches | 32 |
| CSK Won | 16 |
| PBKS Won | 16 |
| CSK Lost | 16 |
| PBKS Lost | 16 |
| No Result | 0 |
CSK vs PBKS Head to Head Record at Home Ground
1) CSK Record at Home Ground Against PBKS
Chennai Super Kings played 9 games against Punjab Kings on its home ground, the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Of these encounters, CSK won 4 times, while PBKS emerged victorious in 5 matches. Have a look at the CSK record at the home ground against PBKS for more information.
| Total Matches | 9 |
| CSK Won | 4 |
| PBKS Won | 5 |
| CSK Lost | 5 |
| PBKS Lost | 4 |
| No Result | 0 |
2) PBKS Record at Home Ground Against CSK
At its home stadium, Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium, Punjab Kings faced the Chennai Super Kings in a single match. Highlighting their strength on home ground, Punjab clinched the victory in the match.
| Total Matches | 1 |
| PBKS Won | 1 |
| CSK Won | 0 |
| PBKS Lost | 0 |
| CSK Lost | 1 |
| No Result | 0 |
CSK vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record at Away Ground:
1) CSK Record at Away Ground Against PBKS
Chennai Super Kings encountered Punjab Kings once at the away ground. Punjab emerged victorious in the match.
| Total Matches | 1 |
| CSK Won | 0 |
| PBKS Won | 1 |
| CSK Lost | 1 |
| PBKS Lost | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
2) PBKS Record at Away Ground Against CSK
Punjab faced Chennai for 9 matches on the away ground. Of these games, Punjab has a slight edge with 5 victories, while CSK has won 4 times. Take a look at the PBKS Record at the away ground against CSK for more details.
| Total Matches | 9 |
| PBKS Won | 5 |
| CSK Won | 4 |
| PBKS Lost | 4 |
| CSK Lost | 5 |
| No Result | 0 |
3) CSK vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record at Neutral Venues
Twenty-two games between the Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings were played at neutral locations. In the 22 games that have been played, CSK has won 12 games and PBKS has won 10 matches. Check out the full CSK vs PBKS head-to-head record at neutral venues for more details.
| Total Matches | 22 |
| CSK Won | 12 |
| PBKS Won | 10 |
| CSK Lost | 10 |
| PBKS Lost | 12 |
| No Result | 0 |
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Records and Stats
1) Highest Score in the CSK vs PBKS Rivalry
In the battle between CSK and PBKS, the greatest score is 240/5. This score was achieved by the Chennai Super Kings on 19 April 2008 in the I.S. Bindra Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali.
a) Highest Score by CSK Against PBKS
CSK recorded their highest total against Punjab on 19 April 2008 in the I.S. Bindra Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali. They scored 240 at the loss of 5 wickets to win the match.
b) Highest Score by PBKS Against CSK
On May 7, 2014, Punjab Kings reached their highest total at Barabati Stadium. They scored 231 runs in 20 overs, losing 4 wickets.
2) Lowest Score in CSK vs PBKS Rivalry
The lowest total ever recorded in the CSK vs PBKS history is 92/8. It was registered by Punjab on 20 May 2009 in Kingsmead.
a) Lowest Score by CSK Against PBKS
In the 54th match of IPL 2009, CSK scored its lowest total of 116/9 against Punjab in Durban. They completed the run chase of 116 to win the match.
b) Lowest Score by PBKS Against CSK
In the 54th match at Durban, played on 20 May 2009, PBKS scored its lowest total of 92/8 against CSK.
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Individual Records in the CSK vs PBKS Rivalry
1) Most Runs and Highest Scorer in the CSK vs PBKS Rivalry:
In the CSK vs. PBKS match, Suresh Raina headed the Chennai Super Kings in runs scored against the Punjab Kings. Against CSK, on the other hand, KL Rahul led the Punjab Kings in runs scored. Virender Sehwag leads PBKS in the best innings played against CSK, while Michael Hussey leads CSK in scoring against PBKS.
| Stats | CSK | PBKS |
| Most Runs | Suresh Raina (719 runs) | KL Rahul (365 runs) |
| Highest Scorer | Michael Hussey (116*) | Virender Sehwag (122) |
2) Most Wickets & Best Bowling in CSK vs PBKS Rivalry:
In the CSK vs PBKS rivalry, Dwayne Bravo led the CSK wickets table with 18, while Piyush Chawla led the PBKS. Lakshmipathy Balaji has the best bowling figures in an innings for CSK against Punjab, while Ravichandran Ashwin records the best bowling spell for Punjab versus Chennai.
| Stats | CSK | PBKS |
| Most Wickets | Dwayne Bravo (18 wickets) | Piyush Chawla (9 wickets) |
| Best Bowling | Lakshmipathy Balaji (5/24) | Ravichandran Ashwin (3/23) |
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Standings
| CSK position | IPL Season | PBKS Position |
| 2nd position | 2008 | 3rd position |
| 3rd position | 2009 | 5th position |
| 1st position | 2010 | 8th position |
| 1st position | 2011 | 8th position |
| 2nd position | 2012 | 6th position |
| 2nd position | 2013 | 6th position |
| 3rd position | 2014 | 2nd position |
| 2nd position | 2015 | 8th position |
| DNP | 2016 | 8th position |
| DNP | 2017 | 5th position |
| 1st position | 2018 | 7th position |
| 2nd position | 2019 | 6th position |
| 7th position | 2020 | 6th position |
| 1st position | 2021 | 6th position |
| 9th position | 2022 | 6th position |
| 1st position | 2023 | 8th position |
| 5th position | 2024 | 9th position |
| 10th position | 2025 | 2nd position |
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