The Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings timeline covers one of the most frequently played matchups in IPL history. The two franchises first met in 2008, and their contests have included close finishes, playoff matches, high-scoring games and several memorable performances.
As of the end of the IPL 2026 season, RCB and CSK have played 36 IPL matches against each other. Chennai Super Kings have won 21, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won 14, and one match ended without a result. The latest meeting came on 5 April 2026, when RCB defeated CSK by 43 runs at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
RCB vs CSK Head-to-Head Record
| Category | Record |
|---|---|
| Total IPL matches | 36 |
| RCB wins | 14 |
| CSK wins | 21 |
| No Result | 1 |
| First meeting | 28 April 2008 |
| Latest meeting | 5 April 2026 |
The head-to-head record shows a significant advantage for CSK historically, although RCB have won several of the most recent encounters, including both matches in 2025 and the first meeting between the teams in 2026.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings Timeline
2008 – The Rivalry Begins
28 April 2008 – CSK won by 13 runs
The first-ever RCB vs CSK match took place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
CSK scored 178/5, while RCB were dismissed for 165. Chennai began the rivalry with a 13-run victory.
21 May 2008 – RCB won by 14 runs
The second meeting took place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
RCB posted 126/8 and restricted CSK to 112/8, winning by 14 runs.
The teams finished their first season of meetings with one win apiece.
2009 – RCB Win a Playoff Thriller
20 April 2009 – CSK won by 92 runs
Playing in South Africa during the 2009 IPL, CSK produced a dominant performance at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth.
CSK scored 179/5, while RCB were bowled out for 87. Chennai won by 92 runs.
14 May 2009 – RCB won by 2 wickets
RCB responded at Kingsmead in Durban.
CSK were bowled out for 129, and RCB chased the target with two wickets remaining.
23 May 2009 – RCB won by 6 wickets
The teams met again in the second semi-final at Johannesburg.
CSK made 146/5, but RCB reached 149/4 to win by six wickets and advance to the IPL final.
This became the first major knockout victory for RCB over CSK.
2010 – One Win Each
23 March 2010 – RCB won by 36 runs
At Bengaluru, RCB scored 171/5 and restricted CSK to 135/7.
RCB won by 36 runs.
31 March 2010 – CSK won by 5 wickets
CSK responded at Chepauk.
RCB scored 161/4, but CSK chased the target with five wickets in hand.
The 2010 meetings ended 1-1.
2011 – A Four-Match Season
2011 was an especially important chapter in the RCB vs CSK timeline because the teams met four times.
16 April 2011 – CSK won by 21 runs
CSK scored 183/5 at Chepauk and RCB managed 162/7.
Chennai won by 21 runs.
22 May 2011 – RCB won by 8 wickets
RCB produced a strong response at Bengaluru.
CSK scored 128/8, but RCB chased the target comfortably at 129/2, winning by eight wickets.
24 May 2011 – CSK won by 6 wickets
The teams met in Qualifier 1 at the Wankhede Stadium.
RCB scored 175/4, but CSK successfully chased the target, reaching 177/4 with two balls remaining.
28 May 2011 – CSK won the IPL final
The biggest match of the rivalry at that stage came in the 2011 IPL final.
CSK scored 205/5, while RCB finished on 147/8.
Chennai won by 58 runs and lifted the IPL trophy.
2012 – One Win and One No Result
12 April 2012 – CSK won by 5 wickets
CSK defeated RCB by five wickets at Chepauk.
25 April 2012 – No Result
The return match in Bengaluru was abandoned without a result.
This remains the only no-result match in the RCB-CSK IPL head-to-head record.
2013 – Another Split
13 April 2013 – CSK won by 4 wickets
CSK chased down RCB’s total at Chepauk and won by four wickets.
18 May 2013 – RCB won by 24 runs
RCB returned the favour at Bengaluru, defeating CSK by 24 runs.
The two teams again finished the season with one win each.
2014 – One Win Each
18 May 2014 – RCB won by 8 wickets
RCB defeated CSK by eight wickets in Ranchi.
24 May 2014 – CSK won by 5 wickets
CSK responded in Bengaluru, winning by five wickets.
The rivalry remained closely contested during the season.
2015 – CSK Dominate the Meetings
The teams met three times in IPL 2015.
21 April 2015 – CSK won by 27 runs
Chennai defeated RCB by 27 runs in Bengaluru.
3 May 2015 – CSK won by 24 runs
CSK completed another victory over RCB, this time winning by 24 runs.
22 May 2015 – CSK won Qualifier 2
The teams met in Qualifier 2 at Ranchi.
RCB scored 139/8, while CSK reached 140/7 to win by three wickets and progress to the final.
2016–2017 – No IPL Meetings
RCB and CSK did not play each other in the IPL during 2016 and 2017 because Chennai Super Kings were suspended from the competition for those two seasons.
The rivalry resumed when CSK returned to the IPL in 2018.
2018 – CSK Return With Two Wins
25 April 2018 – CSK won by 5 wickets
CSK returned to the RCB fixture with a memorable chase at Bengaluru.
RCB scored 205/8, but CSK chased the target with two balls remaining, reaching 207/5.
5 May 2018 – CSK won by 6 wickets
At Pune, RCB scored 127/9.
CSK chased the modest target and finished on 128/4, winning by six wickets.
2019 – One Dramatic Finish
23 March 2019 – CSK won by 7 wickets
The opening match of the 2019 IPL season between the teams was a low-scoring contest.
RCB were bowled out for 70, while CSK reached 71/3 and won by seven wickets.
21 April 2019 – RCB won by 1 run
The return fixture produced one of the closest finishes in the rivalry.
RCB posted 161/7.
CSK finished on 160/8, giving RCB a dramatic one-run victory.
2020 – RCB Win in Dubai
10 October 2020 – RCB won by 37 runs
During the UAE-based IPL season, RCB scored 169/4 and restricted CSK to 132/8.
RCB won by 37 runs.
25 October 2020 – CSK won by 8 wickets
CSK responded in Dubai.
RCB scored 145/6, but CSK chased the target with eight wickets remaining.
2021 – CSK Take Both Matches
25 April 2021 – CSK won by 69 runs
At the Wankhede Stadium, CSK scored 191/4.
RCB were restricted to 122/9, giving Chennai a 69-run victory.
24 September 2021 – CSK won by 6 wickets
The second meeting took place in Sharjah.
RCB scored 156/6, but CSK reached 157/4 and won by six wickets.
2022 – RCB and CSK Split the Season
12 April 2022 – CSK won by 23 runs
CSK produced a big total of 216/4.
RCB fought back with 193/9, but Chennai held on for a 23-run victory.
4 May 2022 – RCB won by 13 runs
RCB responded at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.
RCB scored 173/8, while CSK finished on 160/8.
RCB won by 13 runs.
2023 – CSK Win a High-Scoring Thriller
17 April 2023 – CSK won by 8 runs
The Bengaluru encounter produced a high-scoring contest.
CSK posted 226/6.
RCB responded with 218/8, falling eight runs short.
The match remains one of the highest-scoring RCB-CSK contests.
2024 – CSK Win in Chennai, RCB Win in Bengaluru
22 March 2024 – CSK won by 6 wickets
The 2024 season opened with RCB facing CSK at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
RCB scored 173/6, but CSK chased the target with six wickets remaining.
18 May 2024 – RCB won by 27 runs
The return fixture in Bengaluru became a major match in the playoff race.
RCB scored 218/5, while CSK managed 191/7.
RCB won by 27 runs.
2025 – RCB Win Both Matches
28 March 2025 – RCB won by 50 runs
RCB travelled to Chennai for the opening RCB-CSK meeting of the 2025 season.
RCB scored 196/7 and restricted CSK to 146/8, winning by 50 runs.
3 May 2025 – RCB won by 2 runs
The second 2025 meeting was another close contest.
RCB scored 213/5, while CSK finished on 211/5.
RCB won by just two runs.
The two victories gave RCB a 2-0 season record against CSK in 2025.
2026 – RCB Set a New High Against CSK
5 April 2026 – RCB won by 43 runs
The latest completed match in the rivalry was played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
CSK won the toss and elected to bowl.
RCB responded by scoring 250/3, their highest-ever total against CSK in IPL history at the time. CSK were bowled out for 207, giving RCB a 43-run victory.
Tim David was the standout performer for RCB, smashing an unbeaten 70 from 25 balls. Rajat Patidar also contributed with an unbeaten 48 from 19 balls.
For CSK, Sarfaraz Khan scored 50 from 25 balls, while Jamie Overton and Prashant Veer provided late resistance.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar took 3/41 and completed 200 IPL wickets during the match. Tim David was named Player of the Match.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings Timeline: Season-by-Season Summary
| Season | Matches | RCB Wins | CSK Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 36 | 14 | 21 | 1 |
The historical results are compiled from IPL match records and verified match-result databases.
Major Matches in the RCB vs CSK Rivalry
2011 IPL Final
The 2011 final is one of the most significant matches in the timeline. CSK scored 205/5 and defeated RCB by 58 runs to win the title.
2019 One-Run Thriller
RCB defeated CSK by just one run in Bengaluru after posting 161/7. CSK finished on 160/8.
2023 High-Scoring Contest
CSK’s 226/6 was enough to withstand RCB’s 218/8. The eight-run margin highlighted how close the contest became despite the enormous combined score.
2024 Playoff-Race Match
RCB’s 27-run victory over CSK on 18 May 2024 came in a crucial late-season fixture. RCB made 218/5 and CSK ended on 191/7.
2026 Record RCB Total Against CSK
RCB’s 250/3 in April 2026 became the highest IPL total recorded against CSK, according to the official IPL match report. RCB eventually won by 43 runs.
RCB vs CSK Head-to-Head Trends
The overall record through IPL 2026 stands at:
- Total matches: 36
- RCB wins: 14
- CSK wins: 21
- No Result: 1
- First meeting: 2008
- Latest meeting: 5 April 2026
The rivalry has also changed noticeably across different periods. CSK dominated several stretches, particularly in 2011, 2015, 2018 and 2021. RCB then produced a stronger run in the matchup during 2024, 2025 and 2026.
The latest three completed seasons have therefore produced a different pattern from the long-term head-to-head record: RCB won one of two meetings in 2024, both meetings in 2025 and the 2026 meeting.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings Timeline FAQs
When did RCB and CSK first play each other?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings first met on 28 April 2008 in Bengaluru. CSK won the match by 13 runs.
How many times have RCB and CSK played in the IPL?
Through the end of IPL 2026, RCB and CSK have played 36 IPL matches.
Who has won more RCB vs CSK matches?
CSK have won 21 matches, while RCB have won 14. One match ended without a result.
When did RCB last beat CSK?
RCB’s latest victory came on 5 April 2026, when they defeated CSK by 43 runs in Bengaluru.
What was RCB’s highest score against CSK?
RCB scored 250/3 against CSK on 5 April 2026. The official IPL match report described it as the highest-ever total against CSK in IPL history.
Did RCB and CSK meet in an IPL final?
Yes. They met in the 2011 IPL final in Chennai. CSK won by 58 runs.
Why did RCB and CSK not play in 2016 and 2017?
CSK were suspended from the IPL for the 2016 and 2017 seasons, so there were no RCB-CSK fixtures in those two editions.
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