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Head-to-Head Rivalry

Chennai Super Kings

VS

Deccan Chargers

10 Matches • Since IPL History

Overall Record

5
Wins
50%
10
Total
5
Wins
50%
50%
50%

Rivalry Overview

When Chennai Super Kings faces Deccan Chargers, the IPL comes alive. This marquee matchup, contested 10 times, represents everything great about T20 cricket - unpredictability, star power, and dramatic finishes that keep spectators on the edge of their seats.

📊 Record Analysis

The head-to-head record tells a story of absolute parity. Chennai Super Kings holds 5 victories against Deccan Chargers's 5, with a minuscule 0-match difference highlighting how evenly matched these teams are. This 50% vs 50% split proves neither team can claim psychological dominance.

Chennai Super Kings Stats

Highest Score: 193
Average Score: 75
Win Rate: 50%

Deccan Chargers Stats

Highest Score: 190
Average Score: 76
Win Rate: 50%

⚔️ Key Player Battles

Individual brilliance defines this rivalry. SK Raina leads Chennai Super Kings's run-scoring with 310 runs at a strike rate of 139.64, while AC Gilchrist anchors Deccan Chargers with 158 runs. The wicket-taking battle sees JA Morkel excel for Chennai Super Kings with 12 dismissals, matched by PP Ojha's 12-wicket haul for Deccan Chargers.

🏏 Chennai Super Kings Top Scorers

1
SK Raina
SR: 139.64 | 13×6 | 27×4
310
222 balls
2
MS Dhoni
SR: 113.82 | 6×6 | 22×4
280
246 balls
3
JA Morkel
SR: 153.33 | 9×6 | 5×4
138
90 balls
4
ML Hayden
SR: 139.18 | 5×6 | 18×4
135
97 balls
5
M Vijay
SR: 98.91 | 3×6 | 6×4
91
92 balls

🏏 Deccan Chargers Top Scorers

1
AC Gilchrist
SR: 147.66 | 9×6 | 17×4
158
107 balls
2
HH Gibbs
SR: 107.91 | 4×6 | 15×4
150
139 balls
3
CL White
SR: 129.89 | 3×6 | 12×4
113
87 balls
4
A Symonds
SR: 114.94 | 5×6 | 7×4
100
87 balls
5
RG Sharma
SR: 107.06 | 4×6 | 6×4
91
85 balls

🎯 Chennai Super Kings Top Bowlers

1
JA Morkel
Econ: 8.20 | Balls: 180
12
wickets
2
SB Jakati
Econ: 7.45 | Balls: 120
11
wickets
3
DE Bollinger
Econ: 6.84 | Balls: 79
9
wickets
4
SK Raina
Econ: 5.75 | Balls: 73
7
wickets
5
M Muralitharan
Econ: 5.13 | Balls: 138
6
wickets

🎯 Deccan Chargers Top Bowlers

1
PP Ojha
Econ: 6.48 | Balls: 174
12
wickets
2
RP Singh
Econ: 8.39 | Balls: 138
7
wickets
3
RJ Harris
Econ: 7.17 | Balls: 72
6
wickets
4
Harmeet Singh
Econ: 6.27 | Balls: 66
4
wickets
5
A Symonds
Econ: 6.36 | Balls: 66
4
wickets

⭐ Memorable Moments

Scoring records tell their own story - Chennai Super Kings's 193 represents their best effort, eclipsed only by Deccan Chargers's 190. Such totals highlight the batting depth both franchises possess. MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk has been the primary theater for this rivalry, witnessing 4 clashes that have added to the ground's rich history.

🏟️ Venue Breakdown

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk
4 matches played
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