The rivalry between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the IPL dates back to the tournament’s inaugural season in 2008. Both franchises were among the original eight teams, with RR creating history by winning the first-ever IPL title under Shane Warne’s captaincy. CSK, led by MS Dhoni, quickly emerged as one of the most dominant teams, securing five IPL titles (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023).
Over the years, their contests have produced thrilling encounters, including the 2008 final, where RR triumphed over CSK in the very first edition of the tournament. The highest total in a CSK vs RR fixture is 246, scored by CSK, and the lowest total is 109, scored by CSK as well. Murali Vijay and Ruturaj Gaikwad have scored centuries for CSK against RR, while Shane Watson has scored a century each for Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings. In the IPL 2025, the two teams faced off against each other in Guwahati on March 30 in the league stage. RR won the close encounter by six runs after defending the target of 183. Nitish Rana becomes the Man of the Match for his 81-run knock. These two teams will again play in Chennai on May 12 in a reverse fixture. (via IPL's official website)
CSK vs RR's head-to-head stats
The Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals have faced each other 30 times in the IPL, as of April 19, 2025. Out of 30 encounters, Chennai Super Kings have won 16 while Rajasthan Royals have won 14. The two teams first faced in the 2008 final of the IPL, where the Royals beat Chennai by three wickets to win the first IPL. (via CricTracker)
| Matches Played | Matches won by CSK | Matches won by RR |
| 30 | 16 | 14 |
CSK vs RR's match results
| Date | Winner | Won by | Venue |
| 30-March-2025 | RR | 6 runs | Guwahati |
| 12-May-2024 | CSK | 5 wickets | Chennai |
| 27-Apr-2023 | RR | 32 runs | Jaipur |
| 12-Apr-2023 | RR | 3 runs | Chennai |
| 20-May-2022 | RR | 5 Wickets | Mumbai |
| 2-Oct-2021 | RR | 7 Wickets | Abu Dhabi |
| 19-Apr-2021 | CSK | 45 runs | Mumbai |
| 19-Oct-2020 | RR | 7 Wickets | Abu Dhabi |
| 22-Sep-2020 | RR | 16 runs | UAE |
| 11-Apr-2019 | CSK | 4 Wickets | Jaipur |
| 31-Mar-2019 | CSK | 8 runs | Chennai |
| 11-May-2018 | RR | 4 wickets | Jaipur |
| 20-Apr-2018 | CSK | 64 runs | Pune |
| 9-May-2015 | CSK | 12 runs | Chennai |
| 18-Apr-2015 | RR | 8 wickets | Ahmedabad |
| 12-May-2014 | CSK | 5 wickets | Ranchi |
| 22-Apr-2014 | CSK | 7 runs | Dubai |
| 3-Oct-2013 | RR* | 14 Runs | Jaipur |
| 11-May-2013 | RR | 5 wickets | Jaipur |
| 21-Apr-2013 | CSK | 5 wickets | Chennai |
| 9-May-2012 | CSK | 4 wickets | Jaipur |
| 20-Apr-2012 | CSK | 7 wickets | Chennai |
| 8-May-2011 | CSK | 63 runs | Jaipur |
| 3-May-2011 | CSK | 8 wickets | Chennai |
| 2-Apr-2010 | CSK | 23 runs | Chennai |
| 27-Mar-2010 | RR | 17 runs | Ahmedabad |
| 8-May-2009 | CSK | 7 wickets | Kimberley |
| 29-Apr-2009 | CSK | 38 runs | Centurion |
| 31-May-2008 | RR | 3 wickets | Mumbai |
| 23-May-2008 | RR | 10 runs | Chennai |
| 3-May-2008 | RR | 8 wickets | Jaipur |
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CSK vs RR's head-to-head in CSK’s home ground, MA Chidambaram stadium
CSK have completely dominated RR at their home ground MA Chidambaram Stadium, with the latter winning a game each in the inaugural edition and the 2024 edition, as of April 2025.
| Matches Played | Matches won by CSK | Matches won by RR | Last Meeting |
| 09 | 07 | 02 | CSK won by 5 wickets |
CSK vs RR head-to-head in RR’s home ground, Sawai Mansingh stadium
In matches held at the Rajasthan Royals’ home ground, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, RR has a slight edge over CSK, as of April 2025.
| Matches Played | Matches won by RR | Matches won by CSK | Previous Meeting |
| 08 | 05 | 03 | RR won by 32 runs |
CSK vs RR head-to-head in neutral venues
At neutral venues, RR has a slight edge over CSK, winning eight and losing six, as of April 19, 2025.
| Matches Played | Matches won by CSK | Matches won by RR | Previous Meeting |
| 14 | 06 | 08 | RR won by 6 runs (March 30, 2025) |
FAQs on CSK vs RR
A. Four centuries (Murali Vijay, Shane Watson, and Ruturaj Gaikwad) have been scored in matches involving CSK and RR, as of April 2025.
A. CSK is the more successful team in IPL, having won five titles in the IPL, while RR has only managed to win a single IPL trophy in the inaugural edition of the IPL.
A. RR and CSK have met only once in an IPL final of 2008, where RR lifted the IPL trophy by defeating CSK by three wickets.
