The Chennai Super Kings are the most successful franchise in the tournament with 4 title wins, while on the other hand, the Sunrisers have been portraying their masterclass in the IPL over many years, were the proclaimers of the IPL title in 2016, and have appeared in several playoffs.
CSK vs SRH: Head to Head
The Chennai Super Kings have been part of the prestigious T20 platform for 13 seasons, and SRH is in its 11th year of the league. However, among both franchises, CSK has been immensely successful in the combat arena.
Both teams have encountered each other 18 times in the IPL, with CSK having been the dominators with 13 wins, while SRH could make it to a victory only five times.
| 2013 | Chennai Super Kings won by 5 wickets Chennai Super Kings won by 77 runs |
| 2014 | Chennai Super Kings won by 5 wickets Sunrisers won by 6 wickets |
| 2015 | Chennai Super Kings won by 45 runs Sunrisers won by 22 runs |
| 2018 | Chennai Super Kings won by 4 runs Chennai Super Kings won by 8 wickets Chennai Super Kings won by 2 wickets Chennai Super Kings won by 8 wickets |
| 2019 | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 6 wickets Chennai Super Kings won by 6 wickets |
| 2020 | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 7 runs Chennai Super Kings won by 20 runs |
| 2021 | Chennai Super Kings won by 7 wickets Chennai Super Kings won by 6 wickets |
| 2022 | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 8 wickets Chennai Super Kings won by 13 runs |
CSK vs SRH: Top 3 memorable matches
After putting on a genuine masterclass against the Royal Challengers, the Chennai Super Kings are all set to match up towards the top spot as they take on the Sunrisers on Friday. Before that, we take into account the top 3 matches ever played between the two franchises.
1. SRH encountered the Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2018, who were making a return from their suspension period of 2 years. Batting first, the Super Kings put on a battling total of 182 in their 20 overs, with an extraordinary effort from veterans Ambati Rayudu and Suresh Raina.
The Sunrisers, in return, also posted brilliant innings of 178 with Williamson’s stunning 81 and Pathan’s irresistible hitting of 45 runs. Despite getting them out, the onslaught continued in the form of Rashid, but still, the CSK team, comprised of veterans, managed to pull it back and win the game by 4 runs.
2. The next most thrilling encounter between the two franchises was held in the same year, in 2018, in the 1st match of the playoffs, and the match was won by CSK in a spine-chilling contest. Put in to bat first on a pitch favoring the bowlers, SRH never got going and ended their innings on 139 runs, with a few more blows possible from Braithwaite down the order.
However, CSK batters also were not proficient, and after lots of hardship, they managed a win by 2 runs, with the most resistant performance coming from the experienced Faf, who batted till the end and took them home with a shot that sent Nathan, the ball sailing over the ropes.
3. Another and probably the most intriguing combat between the 2 teams was on the 27th of May 2018, when the Giants clashed in the finals. SRH posted a contributing total of 178 with batting cameos from skipper Williamson, Pathan, and Braithwaite.
In return, the Super Kings chased it down with ease thanks to the sheer dominance of Shane Watson, who scored a 117* off just 57 balls and gave CSK their 3rd title after a long wait of 6 seasons.
CSK vs SRH: Interesting Facts
CSK
- The Lowest ever IPL score defended by any team is 116 by the Super Kings.
- One of the only two teams to successfully defend their IPL title from 2010 to 2011.
- Most appearances in an IPL final 9 times( 2008,2010,2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2019 and 2021 ).
SRH
- The highest ever IPL final total put on in 2016 – 208
- Most 50s in a single season by David Warner
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