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Head-to-Head Rivalry

Chennai Super Kings

Kolkata Knight Riders

31 Matches • Since IPL History

Overall Record

Wins

48.4%

Total

Wins

51.6%

48.4%

51.6%

Rivalry Overview

Few matchups in IPL history generate the excitement of Chennai Super Kings versus Kolkata Knight Riders. With 31 battles fought, this rivalry has evolved into a showcase of tactical brilliance, individual genius, and team resilience.

📊 Record Analysis

Numbers reflect what fans see on the field - two equally formidable sides. Chennai Super Kings's 15 wins versus Kolkata Knight Riders's 16 represents one of IPL's most balanced rivalries, where form and conditions matter more than historical advantage.

Chennai Super Kings Stats

Highest Score: 235

Average Score: 77

Win Rate: 48.4%

Kolkata Knight Riders Stats

Highest Score: 202

Average Score: 75

Win Rate: 51.6%

⚔️ Key Player Battles

Individual brilliance defines this rivalry. SK Raina leads Chennai Super Kings's run-scoring with 610 runs at a strike rate of 134.07, while AD Russell anchors Kolkata Knight Riders with 339 runs. With the ball, RA Jadeja (Chennai Super Kings) has claimed 21 wickets at 7.54 economy, while SP Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders) counters with 28 scalps.

🏏 Chennai Super Kings Top Scorers

SK Raina

SR: 134.07 | 23×6 | 57×4

610

455 balls

MS Dhoni

SR: 130.85 | 19×6 | 36×4

509

389 balls

F du Plessis

SR: 134.82 | 8×6 | 46×4

422

313 balls

RA Jadeja

SR: 144.49 | 19×6 | 20×4

328

227 balls

RD Gaikwad

SR: 134.30 | 13×6 | 30×4

325

242 balls

🏏 Kolkata Knight Riders Top Scorers

AD Russell

SR: 167.00 | 30×6 | 21×4

339

203 balls

N Rana

SR: 125.11 | 8×6 | 33×4

284

227 balls

RV Uthappa

SR: 150.00 | 7×6 | 33×4

279

186 balls

G Gambhir

SR: 120.63 | 6×6 | 26×4

228

189 balls

KD Karthik

SR: 153.19 | 6×6 | 25×4

216

141 balls

🎯 Chennai Super Kings Top Bowlers

RA Jadeja

Econ: 7.54 | Balls: 421

wickets

DJ Bravo

Econ: 9.29 | Balls: 230

wickets

R Ashwin

Econ: 6.26 | Balls: 298

wickets

SN Thakur

Econ: 8.25 | Balls: 157

wickets

DL Chahar

Econ: 8.77 | Balls: 186

wickets

🎯 Kolkata Knight Riders Top Bowlers

SP Narine

Econ: 6.32 | Balls: 512

wickets

CV Varun

Econ: 7.02 | Balls: 264

wickets

PP Chawla

Econ: 8.61 | Balls: 184

wickets

AD Russell

Econ: 9.22 | Balls: 190

wickets

JH Kallis

Econ: 8.96 | Balls: 144

wickets

⭐ Memorable Moments

The highest team totals showcase batting firepower: Chennai Super Kings peaked at 235 runs, while Kolkata Knight Riders responded with 202. These monumental scores demonstrate the explosive potential when these teams' batting lineups fire on all cylinders. Most encounters have unfolded at Eden Gardens, hosting 9 of these battles and becoming synonymous with this rivalry.

🏟️ Venue Breakdown

Eden Gardens

9 matches played

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk

7 matches played

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai

3 matches played

Dubai International Cricket Stadium

2 matches played

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

2 matches played

Eden Gardens, Kolkata

2 matches played

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