Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) are the two teams that have had some intense battles in the history of IPL. They have faced each other in 28 head to head matches, with CSK winning 15 and RR winning 13 matches. This gives CSK a win percentage of 53.5% and RR a win percentage of 46.4%. We can say that the head to head record between CSK and RR is fairly balanced, both teams having their share of victories and defeats. Let us now look at CSK vs RR head to head record in home and away matches.
Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals have played at different locations but they both have their advantages and disadvantages at playing home and away. They have played 8 matches at Chennai, 7 at Rajasthan, and the remaining 13 at neutral venues.
CSK have a dominant record at their home ground – M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, where they have won six out of eight matches against RR with a win percentage of 75%. On the other hand, RR has won four out of 7 matches played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur giving them a win percentage of 57% at their home. The away record also slightly favors the Chennai Super Kings with their 9 wins out of 20 matches while Rajasthan Royals have 9 wins out of 21 matches away from home.
CSK vs RR Head to Head Record
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) have rivaled in 28 head to head matches where CSK has 15-13 wins against RR. Out of them, CSK has won 8 matches while batting first and 7 matches batting second. While RR has won 5 matches batting first and 8 matches batting second.
Overall Record
| Matches Played | CSK Won | RR Won |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | 15 | 13 |
Season by Season Record
| Season | Venue | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Jaipur | Rajasthan Royals | 32 Runs |
| 2023 | Chennai | Rajasthan Royals | 3 Runs |
| 2022 | Mumbai | Rajasthan Royals | 5 Wkts |
| 2021 | Abu Dhabi | Rajasthan Royals | 7 Wkts |
| 2021 | Mumbai | Chennai Super Kings | 45 Runs |
| 2020 | Abu Dhabi | Rajasthan Royals | 7 Wkts |
| 2020 | Sharjah | Rajasthan Royals | 16 Runs |
| 2019 | Jaipur | Chennai Super Kings | 4 Wkts |
| 2019 | Chennai | Chennai Super Kings | 8 Runs |
| 2018 | Jaipur | Rajasthan Royals | 4 Wkts |
| 2018 | Pune | Chennai Super Kings | 64 Runs |
| 2015 | Chennai | Chennai Super Kings | 12 Runs |
| 2015 | Ahmedabad | Rajasthan Royals | 8 Wkts |
| 2014 | Ranchi | Chennai Super Kings | 5 Wkts |
| 2014 | Dubai | Chennai Super Kings | 7 Runs |
| 2013 | Jaipur | Rajasthan Royals | 5 Wkts |
| 2013 | Chennai | Chennai Super Kings | 5 Wkts |
| 2012 | Jaipur | Chennai Super Kings | 4 Wkts |
| 2012 | Chennai | Chennai Super Kings | 7 Wkts |
| 2011 | Jaipur | Chennai Super Kings | 63 Runs |
| 2011 | Chennai | Chennai Super Kings | 8 Wkts |
| 2010 | Chennai | Chennai Super Kings | 23 Runs |
| 2010 | Ahmedabad | Rajasthan Royals | 17 Runs |
| 2009 | Kimberley | Chennai Super Kings | 7 Wkts |
| 2009 | Centurion | Chennai Super Kings | 38 Runs |
| 2008 | Mumbai | Rajasthan Royals | 3 Wkts |
| 2008 | Chennai | Rajasthan Royals | 10 Runs |
| 2008 | Jaipur | Rajasthan Royals | 8 Wkts |
CSK vs RR: Most Runs
Shane Watson sits at top of the helm as the leading run-scorer in CSK vs RR head to head encounters. The dynamic all-rounder has scored 711 runs representing Rajasthan Royals from 2008 to 2015. Suresh Raina (659 runs), MS Dhoni (556 runs), Ajinkya Rahane (381 runs) and Jos Butler (346 runs) are the top run-scorers in CSK vs RR matches.
| SL | Player Name | Team | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shane Watson | Rajasthan Royals | 711 |
| 2 | Suresh Raina | Chennai Super Kings | 659 |
| 3 | MS Dhoni | Chennai Super Kings | 556 |
| 4 | Ajinkya Rahane | Rajasthan Royals | 381 |
| 5 | Jos Butler | Rajasthan Royals | 346 |
CSK vs RR: Most Wickets
The rockstar Ravindra Jadeja who began his journey with the Rajasthan Royals tops the charts as the leading wicket taker in CSK vs RR head to head clashes. Jadeja has picked up 20 wickets for the Royals against his current team CSK. Dwayne Bravo (16 wkts), Albie Morkel (14 wkts), R Ashwin (14 wkts) and Sohail Tanvir (10 wkts) are the top bowlers in CSK vs RR head to head matches.
| SL | Player Name | Team | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ravindra Jadeja | Rajasthan Royals | 20 |
| 2 | Dwayne Bravo | Chennai Super Kings | 16 |
| 3 | Albie Morkel | Chennai Super Kings | 14 |
| 4 | Ravichandran Ashwin | Chennai Super Kings | 14 |
| 5 | Sohail Tanvir | Rajasthan Royals | 10 |
FAQ’s
How many matches has CSK won against RR?
CSK has won 15 of the 28 matches played against RR.
How many matches has RR won against CSK?
RR has won 13 of the 28 matches played against CSK.
How many matches has CSK won against RR at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai?
CSK won 6 of the 8 matches played against RR at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
How many matches has CSK won against RR at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur?
CSK has won 3 of the 7 matches played against RR at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.
How many runs has Dhoni scored against Rajasthan Royals?
Dhoni has scored 556 runs against Rajasthan Royals.
How many runs has Jos Buttler scored against CSK?
Jos Buttler has scored 346 runs against CSK.
