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If there is one Indian sports league that is on par with leagues like NBA, NFL, or NASCAR, if not above, it’s IPL. Widely acknowledged as the best and the premier cricket league in the world, IPL is watched by billions of cricket fans around the world and its popularity is shooting up by leaps and bounds with each passing year. IPL 2024 auction is on the brink of arrival( slated to occur on December 19 in Dubai) and all franchises are geared up to retain and purchase their favorite players.
One rivalry that transcends even the most fierce rivalries in IPL is the CSK vs RR rivalry. Both IPL franchises have been in existence since the inaugural of IPL and both teams boast the owner of being an IPL champion at least on time. While Rajasthan Royals is the first-ever IPL champion, CSK is a 5-time IPL champion and the most rampant team in the history of IPL. Such is the buzz of their rivalry that cricket Fantasy players and ardent cricket enthusiasts have already started making predictions on their upcoming clashes in IPL 2024. This post comprises the most accurate CSK vs RR head to head records & stats that will help you to form a concrete opinion and prediction without any hitch.
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CSK vs RR 2024 Match Schedule
| Date | Match | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2024 | CSK vs RR | 3:30 | MA Chidambaram Stadium |
CSK vs RR Head to Head in IPL
CSK and RR have clashed 29 times in all the editions of IPL in which CSK won 15 times and RR won 14 times. These stats indicate how fierce, tight, and bone-crunching rivalry is between two IPL mammoths. Till 2019, CSK heavily dominated RR in overall records. However, since 2020 RR completely turned the tables in their favor and improved CSK vs RR head to head to head records by a massive margin. CSK and RR played 7 matches since 2020 in which RR won 6 matches.
| Stats | For CSK vs RR | For RR vs CSK |
| Wins Batting 1st | 8 | 5 |
| Wins Chasing | 7 | 8 |
| Highest Total | 246 | 223 |
| Lowest Total | 109 | 126 |
| Highest Successful Chase | 186 | 190 |
| Lowest Total Defended | 140 | 175 |
| Most Runs | Suresh Raina (630 runs) | Shane Watson (480 runs) |
| Highest scorer | Murali Vijay (127) | Shane Watson (101) |
| Most Sixes | MS Dhoni (23 sixes) | Shane Watson (27 sixes) |
| Most Fours | Suresh Raina (65 fours) | Shane Watson (39 fours) |
| Most Fifties | Suresh Raina (4 fifties) | Shane Watson (4 fifties) |
| Most Hundreds | Murali Vijay, Ruturaj Gaikwad & Shane Watson (1 hundred each) | Shane Watson (1 hundred) |
| Most wickets | Ravindra Jadeja (20 wickets) | Sohail Tanvir (10 wickets) |
| Best Bowling | Ravindra Jadeja (4/11) | Sohail Tanvir (6/14) |
CSK vs RR Head to Head in MA Chidambaram Stadium
| Stats | For CSK vs RR | For RR vs CSK |
| Wins Batting 1st | 8 | 5 |
| Wins Chasing | 7 | 8 |
| Highest Total | 246 | 223 |
| Lowest Total | 109 | 126 |
| Highest Successful Chase | 186 | 190 |
| Lowest Total Defended | 140 | 175 |
| Most Runs | Suresh Raina (630 runs) | Shane Watson (480 runs) |
| Highest scorer | Murali Vijay (127) | Shane Watson (101) |
| Most Sixes | MS Dhoni (23 sixes) | Shane Watson (27 sixes) |
| Most Fours | Suresh Raina (65 fours) | Shane Watson (39 fours) |
| Most Fifties | Suresh Raina (4 fifties) | Shane Watson (4 fifties) |
| Most Hundreds | Murali Vijay, Ruturaj Gaikwad & Shane Watson (1 hundred each) | Shane Watson (1 hundred) |
| Most wickets | Ravindra Jadeja (20 wickets) | Sohail Tanvir (10 wickets) |
| Best Bowling | Ravindra Jadeja (4/11) | Sohail Tanvir (6/14) |
CSK vs RR Head to Head Matches
| Date | Winner | Won By | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27-Apr-2023 | RR | 32 Runs | Jaipur |
| 12-Apr-2023 | RR | 3 Runs | Chennai |
| 20-May-2022 | RR | 5 wickets | Mumbai |
| 2-Oct-2021 | RR | 7 Wickets | Abu Dhabi |
| 19-Apr-2021 | CSK | 45 runs | Mumbai |
| 19-Oct-2020 | RR | 7 Wickets | Abu Dhabi |
| 22-Sept-2020 | RR | 16 runs | UAE |
| 11-Apr-2019 | CSK | 4 Wickets | Jaipur |
| 1-Apr-2019 | CSK | 8 runs | Chennai |
| 12-May-2018 | RR | 4 wickets | Jaipur |
| 21-April-2018 | CSK | 64 runs | Pune |
| 10-May-2015 | CSK | 12 runs | Chennai |
| 19-April-2015 | RR | 8 wickets | Ahmedabad |
| 13-May-2014 | CSK | 5 wickets | Ranchi |
| 23-April-2014 | CSK | 7 runs | Dubai |
| 4-Oct-2013 | RR | 14 runs | Jaipur |
| 12-May-2013 | RR | 5 wickets | Jaipur |
| 22-April-2013 | CSK | 5 wickets | Chennai |
| 10-May-2012 | CSK | 4 wickets | Jaipur |
| 21-April-2012 | CSK | 7 wickets | Chennai |
| 9-May-2011 | CSK | 63 runs | Jaipur |
| 4-May-2011 | CSK | 8 wickets | Chennai |
| 3-April-2010 | CSK | 23 runs | Chennai |
| 28-March-2010 | RR | 17 runs | Ahmedabad |
| 9-May-2009 | CSK | 7 wickets | Kimberley |
| 30-April-2009 | CSK | 38 runs | Centurion |
| 1-June-2008 | RR | 3 wickets | Mumbai |
| 24-May-2008 | RR | 10 runs | Chennai |
| 4-May-2008 | RR | 8 wickets | Jaipur |
CSK vs RR: Top Performing Players
CSK vs RR Leading Run Scorer in IPL
We have to say that when it comes to the top 3 leading run scorers between CSK and RR clashes, CSK absolutely crushes the list. Shane Watson is the leading run scorer on the list with 679 runs in 18 matches and at an average of 39. Suresh Raina grabbed the second spot with 630 runs in 23 matches and MS Dhoni settled for the third spot with 521 runs in 26 matches. The 106 runs inning of Shane Watson against RR is widely acknowledged as one of the best IPL innings of all time in winning cause.
CSK vs RR Leading Wicket Taker in IPL
Forget the batting part, CSK is absolutely dominating the leading wicket taker chart as well. Ravindra Jadeja of CSK is ruling the chart with 17 wickets in 20 matches and an economy rate of 7.39. His personal best is 4/11 against RR. Monie Morkel and Dwayne Bravo sit comfortably in the second and third positions with 14 & 13 wickets in 10 & 11 matches respectively. In a nutshell, CSK outclassed RR completely both in bowling and batting divisions.
FAQs about CSK vs RR Head to Head
How many times CSK won against RR?
In a total of 29 Matches between CSK & RR, CSK won 15 matches and had a slight edge against RR in overall winning percentage.
Who is better, CSK or RR?
If we strictly look at the records, CSK is slightly better than RR as they have more victories in their kitty.
Who has More IPL trophies between CSK & RR?
CSK is clearly miles ahead when it comes to owning IPL trophies. CSK is 5 time IPL champion as well as the winner of the last IPL edition. On the other hand, RR won only one IPL trophy that too in the inaugural edition.
