CSK vs RCB Head to Head in Chepauk Stadium: Five-time title winner Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are all set to host Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 8th match of IPL 2025 on 28th March at M.A Chidambaram Stadium (or Chepauk Stadium). It will be the most anticipated match of the 18th season of the IPL, and the fans are expecting an edge-of-the-seat thriller between two of the most popular teams in the league.
However, it will not be an easy task for the RCB to take on the rival CSK at their own den at Chepauk. RCB last won against CSK in Chennai in IPL 2008, after that CSK come out victorious against RCB in all matches at this ground.
Talking about overall Head-to-Head records, CSK are again ahead of RCB with 21 wins from 33 games between both teams. Now, RCB will be looking to change history and continue their winning streak in their IPL 2025 campaign with a win against CSK at their own den at Chepauk.
Before that, let’s have a look at CSK vs RCB Head to Head, Pitch Report and Best Players for IPL 2025.
CSK vs RCB Head to Head in Chepauk Stadium: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Stats
Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore have met each other 33 times in the IPL. CSK are in a lead against RCB with 21 wins, while RCB come out victorious on 11 occasions, with one match concluding in no result. Both teams first met in IPL 2008 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on 28th April. CSK won that match by 13 runs, with Player of the Match MS Dhoni smashing 65 runs off 30 balls.
Have a look at the Head-to-Head between CSK and RCB in the IPL.
🟡 CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head Record in IPL
🏏 Stat | 🔢 Value |
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Total Matches | 33 |
Chennai Super Kings Wins | 21 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Wins | 11 |
Tied Matches | 0 |
No Result (NR) | 1 |
CSK VS RCB Head to Head at Chepauk Stadium
Talking about their Head-to-Head at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium or Chepauk Stadium, Chennai Super Kings have been dominating at their home ground against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Both CSK and RCB have nine matches at Chepauk, out of which CSK came out victorious on eight occasions, while RCB could win just one game on this ground. RCB won the first-ever match against CSK at Chepauk on 21st May, 2008. However, after that, CSK ended up winning every game against RCB on this ground.
🏏 Stat | 🔢 Value |
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Total Matches | 9 |
Chennai Super Kings Wins | 8 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Wins | 1 |
Tied Matches | 0 |
No Result (NR) | 0 |
CSK vs RCB Pitch Report: M.A Chidambaram Stadium
The surface of the Chepauk stadium is suitable for both batters and bowlers. However, as the game progresses, the pitch slows down and provides more support for the spinners. The spin bowlers get a bit of a turn on this pitch, and it becomes difficult for the batting team to chase the target. As per historical data, the batting first team won more matches (49) than the batting second team, with victories on 37 occasions while chasing out of 86 IPL games. The average score for the first inning is 164 at M.A Chidambaram Stadium, where the captain mostly prefers to opt for batting first as dew is not a major factor.
Pitch Summary:
A balanced surface early on, but slows down as the match progresses. Spinners dominate in the second innings and batting first is often the better option.
📊 Pitch Behavior Overview
🏏 Aspect | 🔍 Details |
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Surface Type | Dry, hard pitch with gradual wear |
First Innings Avg | 164 runs |
Favors Early Game | Batters (ball comes nicely onto the bat) |
Favors Late Game | Spinners (due to slow nature & turn) |
Dew Factor | ❌ Not significant – batting first often preferred |
Chasing Difficulty | High – pitch slows down, tough for chasing teams |
🧮 Stat Breakdown at Chepauk (86 IPL Matches)
- ✅ Batting First Wins: 49
- 🔄 Batting Second Wins: 37
- ⚠️ Preference: Captains usually opt to bat first
M.A Chidambaram Stadium IPL Records & Stats
The M.A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai has hosted a total 76 matches so far, out of which 46 games have been won by the team batting first, while the team batting second came out victorious on 30 occasions. The highest successful IPL run chase on this ground is 201 runs achieved by Punjab Kings against Chennai Super Kings 30th April, 2023.
City | Chennai | ||
Country | India | ||
Also or previously Known as | Chepauk Stadium, Madras Cricket Club Ground | ||
First Match | 23/04/2008 | ||
Last T20 Match | 23/03/2025 | ||
Matches Played | 86 | ||
Matches Won Batting First | 49 (56.98%) | ||
Matches Won Batting Second | 37 (43.02%) | ||
Matches Won Winning Toss | 43 (50.00%) | ||
Matches Won Losing Toss | 43 (48.68%) | ||
Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) | ||
Highest Team Innings | 246/5 (Chennai Super Kings) | 03/04/2010 v Rajasthan Royals | |
Lowest Team Innings | 70 (Royal Challengers Bangalore) | 23/03/2019 v Chennai Super Kings |
Key Players from both Teams
CSK- X Factor
Chennai Super Kings already have an upper hand at their home ground against Royal Challengers Bangalore ahead of their opening clash of IPL 2025 on 28th March. Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will play a crucial role for CSK on a spin-friendly surface of the Chepauk. The left-arm spinner has been effective on this ground by taking 34 scalps from 50 matches at an economy rate of 6.76. One more left-arm spinner, Noor Ahmad, was phenomenal in the previous match against Mumbai Indians as the batting order collapsed in front of his spin bowling.
Apart from that, batters like Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shivam Dube can help CSK to score quick runs in the middle overs. Match finisher MS Dhoni has the highest runs (776) against RCB, showing if he comes to bat, witnessing runs from his bat is probable.
RCB- X Factor
Royal Challengers Bangalore will be looking to put a big total against CSK at Chepauk and it could be possible with a good opening stand. Virat Kohli and Phil Salt are two most important players for RCB and will look to give a good start. Kohli has amassed 1067 runs against CSK, leading the charts for most run-getters in the RCB vs CSK rivalry. The middle order will see explosive batting from all-rounders Tim David and Liam Livingstone.
As the RCB campaign has mostly relied upon the batting unit in previous seasons, it will be crucial for the fast bowler Josh Hazlewood to deliver an effective opening spell at Chepauk and prevent CSK batters from scoring quick runs. As spinners can play a pivotal role at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Krunal Pandya, Suyash Sharma, and Liam Livingstone will be key bowlers against CSK. In the last match against KKR, Krunal Pandya grabbed three wickets, and he earned the award for Player of the Match.