CSK vs KKR Head-to-Head Records, Match Stats & Timeline

CSK vs KKR Head to Head in IPL: The CSK vs KKR rivalry in IPL has produced some of the most exciting moments in IPL history. The Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders have developed a rivalry that is genuinely full of drama, passion, and great cricket, starting with their first meeting during the 2008 season and continuing through their intense matches in the playoffs and finals. Assume that traditionally, the Chennai Super Kings had won the head-to-head record. In that case, Kolkata Knight Riders have continued to put up a fight with their comeback mentality and dream wins, especially in the knockout games. The rivalry has seen legends of the sport like MS Dhoni, Gautam Gambhir, Sunil Narine, and Suresh Raina and many others. Throughout the years, the rivalry has evolved into a North vs South blockbuster, making it a must-watch game of the tournament.

CSK vs KKR Head-to-Head Record

The Chennai Super Kings will always be ahead of the Kolkata Knight Riders in terms of head-to-head records. After 32 games between KKR and CSK, CSK is up 20–11 with one rain-related abandonment game.

Total Matches	32
CSK Won	20
KKR Won	11
CSK Lost	11
KKR Lost	20
Draw	0
Tied	0
No Result	0

CSK vs KKR Head-to-Head Record at Home Ground

1) CSK Record at Home Ground Against KKR

When it comes to home ground battles, CSK holds a significant advantage over the Kolkata Knight Riders. At Chennai’s home stadium, MA Chidambaram Stadium, the Chennai Super Kings dominate the Kolkata Knight Riders. KKR has only managed to win four times at CSK’s home stadium, including a spectacular victory against CSK in the 2012 IPL finals. CSK has played KKR twelve times at their home venue, winning eight of those encounters.

Total Matches	12
CSK Won	8
KKR Won	4
CSK Lost	4
KKR Lost	8
Draw	0
Tied	0
No Result	0

2) KKR Record at Home Ground Against CSK

CSK holds a significant advantage against KKR at Eden Gardens (Kolkata), which is the home field of the Kolkata Knight Riders. When playing the Chennai Super Kings at home, the Kolkata Knight Riders have an unsatisfactory record. At their home field, KKR has faced CSK 11 times; they have only won 4 of those encounters and lost 7 to CSK.

Total Matches	11
KKR Won	4
CSK Won	7
KKR Lost	7
CSK Lost	4
Draw	0
Tied	0
No Result	0

CSK vs KKR Head-to-Head Record at Away Ground

1) CSK Record at Away Ground Against KKR

Chennai Super Kings have a strong authority over Kolkata Knight Riders on the away pitch at Eden Gardens (Kolkata). In their 11 encounters with KKR, CSK has prevailed seven times out of eleven. KKR managed to win just 4 times out of the 11 matches.

Total Matches	11
CSK Won	7
KKR Won	4
CSK Lost	4
KKR Lost	7
Draw	0
Tied	0
No Result	0

2) KKR Record at Away Ground Against CSK

The Kolkata Knight Riders have a poor record against the Chennai Super Kings at the away stadium, the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. In 12 meetings with the CSK, KKR has won four of those meetings, including one in the 2012 IPL finals. Conversely, CSK have dominated KKR at this ground with 8 wins.

Total Matches	12
KKR Won	4
CSK Won	8
KKR Lost	8
CSK Lost	4
Draw	0
Tied	0
No Result	0

CSK vs KKR Head-to-Head Record at Neutral Venues

Chennai Super Kings has the upper hand against Kolkata Knight Riders at neutral venues. In their 8 encounters at neutral venues, CSK won 5. The IPL 2021 Final, in which CSK defeated KKR to win their fourth championship, was one of their triumphs. KKR have only managed to win 3 against CSK at a neutral venue.

Total Matches	8
CSK Won	5
KKR Won	3
CSK Lost	3
KKR Lost	5
Draw	0
Tied	0
No Result	0

CSK vs KKR: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings Records & Stats

1) Highest Score in CSK vs KKR Rivalry

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL is 235/4, which happened on 23 April 2023, at Eden Gardens (Kolkata) in the IPL. CSK went on to win by 49 runs.

2) Highest Score by CSK Against KKR

The most runs that Chennai Super Kings scored against KKR is 235/4, which happened on 23 April 2023, at Eden Gardens (Kolkata) in the IPL. CSK went on to win by 49 runs.

3) Highest Score by KKR Against CSK

The most runs that KKR scored against CSK in the IPL is 202/6. KKR scored this against CSK on 10 April 2010, at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai). CSK went on to win the match by 5 wickets.

4) Lowest Score in CSK vs KKR Rivalry

In the CSK vs KKR rivalry, CSK has the lowest score of 103/9 against KKR. This score was achieved on 11th April 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai). By eight wickets, KKR defeated the yellow brigade in that game as well.

5) Lowest Score by CSK Against KKR

CSK had their lowest score in the rivalry of 103/9 against KKR on 11th April 2025 at their home ground, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai). KKR eventually won that match by 8 wickets against CSK.

6) Lowest Score by KKR Against CSK

The lowest score made by KKR against CSK was 108/9, which they set on 9th April 2019, at MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai). CSK registered an easy victory of 7 wickets in that match against KKR.

Individual Records in CSK vs KKR Rivalry

1) Most Runs & Highest Score in CSK vs KKR Rivalry

Suresh Raina, who plays for CSK and is one of India’s best middle-order batsmen, has 610 runs as the leading run scorer in this rivalry. As for Team Purple, Caribbean Power Hitter and All-Rounder, Andree Russell is the leading scorer against CSK for KKR. Faf Du Plessis from CSK has the highest individual score in this rivalry with 95 not out, while Manvinder Bisla from KKR holds the highest individual score of 92 for KKR against CSK.

Stats	CSK	KKR
Most Runs	Suresh Raina (610 runs)	Andree Russell (343 runs)
Highest scorer	Faf Du Plessis (95*)	Manvindar Bisla (92)

2) Most Wickets & Best Bowling in CSK vs KKR Rivalry

Caribbean all-around player Sunil Narine has taken 26 wickets, more than anyone else in this competition. One of India’s best all-rounders, Ravindra Jadeja (from CSK) has a tally of 21 wickets, and has also got the best bowling figures of 4/16 in this rivalry against KKR. From the KKR side, Brad Hogg has the best bowling figure with 4/21 against CSK.

Stats	CSK	KKR
Most wickets	Ravindra Jadeja (21 wickets)	Sunil Narine (26 wickets)
Best Bowling	Ravindra Jadeja (4/16)	Brad Hogg (4/29)

3) Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings Timeline

The matchup between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is an intriguing contest between more seasoned and younger teams. CSK has won five IPL titles, while KKR has won three. The CSK vs KKR timeline has showcased enthralling moments of dramatic chases and twisting finishes.

At the beginning of their rivalry, CSK was leading. While displaying a calm and composed team, they defeated Kolkata. Over time, KKR firmly established itself as CSK’s biggest threat, defeating CSK in 2012 on CSK’s home turf and clinching their first title. The outcomes of CSK vs. KKR matches have consistently been tight ever since.

Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Standings

CSK Position in the Table	IPL Season	KKR Position in the Table
3rd position	2008	6th position
2nd position	2009	8th position
3rd position	2010	6th position
2nd position	2011	4th position
4th position	2012	2nd position
1st position	2013	7th position
3rd position	2014	2nd position
1st position	2015	5th position
DNP	2016	4th position
DNP	2017	4th position
2nd position	2018	3rd position
2nd position	2019	5th position
7th position	2020	5th position
2nd position	2021	4th position
9th position	2022	7th position
2nd position	2023	7th position
5th position	2024	1st position
10th position	2025	8th position

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