The two greatest sides in the history of the much-anticipated IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB, remain to be the first encounter in the greatest rivalry for the 18th edition of the game. Out of these two teams, Chennai Super Kings come forward as the champions in several IPL seasons, and on the other hand, RCB is the team still in the hunt for their first title in the IPL.
RCB are yet to win their maiden IPL title, and considering the 18th season of the game, however, undoubtedly these two franchises have the greatest fanbases in the history of the Indian Premier League.
Ruturaj Gaikwad has been leading the Chennai Super Kings over the recent years, as he has been the captain of the side since the last full season in 2024. RCB has come up with their new skipper in Rajat Patidar as they now look for future aspects in the IPL.
With the much-anticipated match about to be the opening rivalry game of the IPL, it is scheduled to be held on the 28th of March at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
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CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head Record in the IPL:
The two teams have had an intense rivalry, having played several playoffs between them, especially during the early days of the IPL. The rivalry between the two teams intensified with the CSK side snatching the IPL trophy from RCB back in 2010, while since then it has been the battle of the GOATs, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni.
Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings have played each other in 33 IPL matches, with CSK being the heavyweights who have been more promising performers.
Matches Played: 33
CSK Won: 21
RCB Won: 11
N/R: 1
At MA Chidambaram Stadium
Matches Played: 9
CSK Won: 7
RCB Won: 2
N/R: 0
At Chinnaswamy Stadium
Matches Played: 9
CSK Won: 5
RCB Won: 3
N/R: 1
At a Neutral venue
Matches Played: 15
CSK Won: 9
RCB Won: 6
N/R: 0
CSK vs RCB Most Runs in IPL
The former captain and the greatest of all time for RCB, Virat Kohli, has the most exemplary record in the IPL against CSK as an opponent. Kohli scored 1067 runs and was followed by the veteran finisher, MS Dhoni, who had 776 runs as well.
Meanwhile, for the Chennai Super Kings, veteran Suresh Raina also remains a huge contributor, having scored 710 runs, the most among the two teams, while Faf du Plessis, playing for both these teams, has amassed 519 runs.
CSK vs RCB Most Wickets in IPL
Among the wicket-takers, one of the most legendary spinners from the two franchises stood over all others, as Ravindra Jadeja remains the highest wicket-taker with 18 scalps, and former CSK veteran Dwayne Bravo also has 17 wickets, second on the list. Vinay Kumar has 15 wickets starring for RCB, while Albie Morkel and Muttiah Muralitharan are also featuring among wicket-getters.
CSK vs RCB Highest and Lowest Score in IPL
The highest score between the two franchises was scored by CSK back in the very first game in 2023, in the intensified rivalry back with 226 runs. Shivam Dube and Murali Vijay remain the highest run-scorers, with 95* and 95 runs, respectively.
The lowest score between the two has been on RCB’s part since Virat Kohli led the side back in 2019 and struggled against CSK as they were dismissed for just 70 runs, the lowest total in the history of the IPL.
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