Home Team vs Team Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals
Head-to-Head Rivalry

Chennai Super Kings

VS

Rajasthan Royals

31 Matches • Since IPL History

Overall Record

15
Wins
48.4%
31
Total
16
Wins
51.6%
48.4%
51.6%

Rivalry Overview

Every season, cricket fans eagerly await Chennai Super Kings versus Rajasthan Royals. This 31-match rivalry has consistently delivered high-quality cricket, showcasing why the IPL is the world's premier T20 league.

📊 Record Analysis

The head-to-head record tells a story of absolute parity. Chennai Super Kings holds 15 victories against Rajasthan Royals's 16, with a minuscule 1-match difference highlighting how evenly matched these teams are. This 48.4% vs 51.6% split proves neither team can claim psychological dominance.

Chennai Super Kings Stats

Highest Score: 246
Average Score: 81
Win Rate: 48.4%

Rajasthan Royals Stats

Highest Score: 216
Average Score: 84
Win Rate: 51.6%

⚔️ Key Player Battles

Individual brilliance defines this rivalry. SK Raina leads Chennai Super Kings's run-scoring with 629 runs at a strike rate of 134.98, while SR Watson anchors Rajasthan Royals with 480 runs. With the ball, RA Jadeja (Chennai Super Kings) has claimed 22 wickets at 7.38 economy, while Sohail Tanvir (Rajasthan Royals) counters with 10 scalps.

🏏 Chennai Super Kings Top Scorers

1
SK Raina
SR: 134.98 | 16×6 | 65×4
629
466 balls
2
MS Dhoni
SR: 128.41 | 25×6 | 32×4
583
454 balls
3
M Vijay
SR: 141.70 | 17×6 | 24×4
316
223 balls
4
F du Plessis
SR: 134.09 | 12×6 | 19×4
295
220 balls
5
RD Gaikwad
SR: 133.82 | 9×6 | 24×4
273
204 balls

🏏 Rajasthan Royals Top Scorers

1
SR Watson
SR: 153.85 | 27×6 | 39×4
480
312 balls
2
JC Buttler
SR: 137.26 | 10×6 | 36×4
361
263 balls
3
SV Samson
SR: 117.07 | 16×6 | 17×4
288
246 balls
4
YBK Jaiswal
SR: 161.21 | 11×6 | 34×4
266
165 balls
5
AM Rahane
SR: 121.00 | 3×6 | 31×4
265
219 balls

🎯 Chennai Super Kings Top Bowlers

1
RA Jadeja
Econ: 7.38 | Balls: 388
22
wickets
2
JA Morkel
Econ: 8.26 | Balls: 204
16
wickets
3
R Ashwin
Econ: 8.39 | Balls: 221
14
wickets
4
DJ Bravo
Econ: 9.87 | Balls: 217
14
wickets
5
SN Thakur
Econ: 8.07 | Balls: 180
10
wickets

🎯 Rajasthan Royals Top Bowlers

1
Sohail Tanvir
Econ: 7.25 | Balls: 72
10
wickets
2
JC Archer
Econ: 5.96 | Balls: 138
8
wickets
3
YK Pathan
Econ: 7.38 | Balls: 144
8
wickets
4
R Tewatia
Econ: 7.67 | Balls: 90
8
wickets
5
SK Warne
Econ: 7.97 | Balls: 198
8
wickets

Memorable Moments

Scoring records tell their own story - Chennai Super Kings's 246 represents their best effort, eclipsed only by Rajasthan Royals's 216. Such totals highlight the batting depth both franchises possess. With 6 matches, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk has emerged as the spiritual home of this rivalry, producing countless memorable moments.

🏟️ Venue Breakdown

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk
6 matches played
Sawai Mansingh Stadium
6 matches played
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai
2 matches played
Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera
2 matches played