Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) are two franchise teams competing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since 2008. The Chennai-based side are the joint most successful team in the IPL with five wins (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023) to their name, as of May 2025. RR, on the other hand, have won the IPL title once in 2008.
CSK and RR have been involved in thrilling encounters over the years, including in the 2008 IPL final. In the IPL 2025, they first faced off against each other in Guwahati on March 30 in the league stage with RR winning by six runs. The two teams took on one another again in Delhi on May 20 with RR once again emerging victorious by six wickets in the contest.
CSK vs RR Head-to-Head Stats
CSK and RR have faced each other 31 times in the IPL, as of May 2025. The pair first faced one another in the 2008 final of the IPL, where RR beat CSK by three wickets.
| Matches Played | Matches won by CSK | Matches won by RR |
| 31 | 16 | 15 |
CSK vs RR Match Results
| Date | Winner | Won by | Venue |
| 20-May-2025 | RR | 6 wickets | Delhi |
| 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 |
| 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 Head-to-Head at MA Chidambaram Stadium
CSK hold the edge over RR at MA Chidambaram Stadium, the former's home ground.
| Matches Played | Matches won by CSK | Matches won by RR | Last Meeting |
| 9 | 7 | 2 | CSK won by 5 wickets (May 12, 2024) |
CSK vs RR Head-to-Head at Sawai Mansingh Stadium
In matches held at the Rajasthan Royals’ home ground, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, RR has a slight edge over CSK, as of May 2025.
| Matches Played | Matches won by CSK | Matches won by RR | Previous Meeting |
| 8 | 3 | 5 | RR won by 32 runs (April 27, 2023) |
CSK vs RR Head-to-Head at Neutral Venues
RR have a slight edge over CSK at neutral venues, as of May 2025.
| Matches Played | Matches won by CSK | Matches won by RR | Previous Meeting |
| 14 | 6 | 8 | RR won by 6 wickets (May 20, 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 May 2025.
A. CSK are five-time IPL winners, whereas RR have only won the IPL title once, as of May 2025.
A. RR and CSK have met only once in an IPL final with RR beating CSK by three wickets in 2008.
