CSK vs DC Head to Head: Complete IPL Records, Stats and Match History (2008-2026)
31 IPL meetings between CSK and Delhi Capitals with Chennai Super Kings holding a commanding 19-12 lead. This is one of the more lopsided rivalries in IPL history when you look at it across all 17 seasons. Check the full IPL 2026 match schedule to see when these two face off this season.
| Stat | CSK | DC |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 31 | 31 |
| Won | 19 | 12 |
| Lost | 12 | 19 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Score | 223 | 198 |
| Lowest Score | 110 | 83 |
Zero no-results across 31 matches means every single game has produced a winner. CSK’s highest of 223 comfortably beats DC’s 198, and even CSK’s lowest of 110 shows they rarely capitulate completely in this fixture the way DC have, with their lowest sitting at just 83.
Season-by-Season Results (2008-2025)
| Season | Match | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Match 1 | DC | 8 wickets |
| 2008 | Match 2 | CSK | 4 wickets |
| 2009 | Match 1 | DC | 9 runs |
| 2009 | Match 2 | CSK | 18 runs |
| 2010 | Match 1 | CSK | 5 wickets |
| 2010 | Match 2 | DC | 6 wickets |
| 2011 | Match 1 | CSK | 18 runs |
| 2012 | Match 1 | DC | 8 wickets |
| 2012 | Match 2 | CSK | 9 wickets |
| 2012 | Match 3 | CSK | 86 runs |
| 2013 | Match 1 | CSK | 86 runs |
| 2013 | Match 2 | CSK | 33 runs |
| 2014 | Match 1 | CSK | 93 runs |
| 2014 | Match 2 | CSK | 8 wickets |
| 2015 | Match 1 | CSK | 1 run |
| 2015 | Match 2 | DC | 6 wickets |
| 2018 | Match 1 | CSK | 13 runs |
| 2018 | Match 2 | DC | 34 runs |
| 2019 | Match 1 | CSK | 6 wickets |
| 2019 | Match 2 | CSK | 80 runs |
| 2019 | Match 3 | CSK | 6 wickets |
| 2020 | Match 1 | DC | 44 runs |
| 2020 | Match 2 | DC | 5 wickets |
| 2021 | Match 1 | DC | 7 wickets |
| 2021 | Match 2 | DC | 3 wickets |
| 2021 | Match 3 | CSK | 4 wickets |
| 2022 | Match 1 | CSK | 91 runs |
| 2023 | Match 1 | CSK | 27 runs |
| 2023 | Match 2 | CSK | 77 runs |
| 2024 | Match 1 | DC | 20 runs |
| 2025 | Match 1 | DC | 25 runs |
Head to Head Summary
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 31 |
| CSK Wins | 19 |
| DC Wins | 12 |
| No Results | 0 |
| CSK Win % | 61.3% |
| DC Win % | 38.7% |
| Biggest CSK Win by Runs | 93 runs (2014) |
| Biggest CSK Win by Wickets | 9 wickets (2012) |
| Biggest DC Win by Runs | 44 runs (2020) |
| Biggest DC Win by Wickets | 8 wickets (2008, 2012) |
| Closest Finish | CSK won by 1 run (2015) |
CSK’s 93-run win in 2014 is the biggest margin by runs in this entire fixture history. Their 9-wicket win in 2012 is the most dominant result by wickets. The closest this fixture has ever come was CSK winning by just 1 run in 2015, one of the most nerve-shredding results in the rivalry’s history.
Wins by Era
| Era | CSK Wins | DC Wins | Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-2011 | 4 | 4 | Perfectly even start |
| 2012-2015 | 8 | 3 | CSK’s most dominant period |
| 2018-2019 | 4 | 1 | CSK continue to control |
| 2020-2021 | 1 | 5 | DC’s strongest run in history |
| 2022-2025 | 3 | 3 | Level in the modern era |
The early years were genuinely even with both teams winning four apiece across 2008 to 2011. Then CSK shifted gears completely. Between 2012 and 2015 they won 8 of 11 meetings including those massive wins of 93 and 86 runs. DC had their best ever run against CSK between 2020 and 2021, winning 5 of 6 meetings, but CSK reasserted dominance from 2022 onwards. Check the CSK squad and fixtures for IPL 2026 to see how MS Dhoni’s side are building this season.
Notable Moments in This Rivalry
| Match | Moment | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Match 2 | CSK win by 9 wickets | Biggest win by wickets for CSK in this fixture |
| 2012 Match 3 | CSK win by 86 runs | Joint biggest win by runs alongside 2013 |
| 2013 Match 1 | CSK win by 86 runs again | CSK’s most dominant single-season run vs DC |
| 2014 | CSK win by 93 runs | Biggest winning margin by runs in entire fixture history |
| 2015 | CSK win by 1 run | Closest finish in this rivalry’s 17-season history |
| 2019 | CSK win all 3 meetings | Only time either team won three in one season |
| 2020-2021 | DC win 5 of 6 | DC’s best ever run against CSK |
| 2022 | CSK win by 91 runs | CSK’s immediate and emphatic response to 2020-21 |
| 2024-2025 | DC win both | DC’s most recent positive run against CSK |
The 2019 season stands out because CSK met DC three times and won every single meeting, including an 80-run demolition that was one of the most one-sided results of that season. CSK winning three from three against the same opponent in one IPL season is a rare achievement and it remains their most complete seasonal performance against Delhi. Follow all the latest IPL 2026 news and updates as both teams push for the playoffs.
DC’s 2020-2021 Revival Against CSK
The 2020 and 2021 seasons were the anomaly in this fixture’s history. DC, who were building one of the most exciting young squads in IPL cricket under Rishabh Pant, won 5 of their 6 meetings with CSK across those two seasons. That included wins by 44 runs, 5 wickets, 7 wickets and 3 wickets. It was the one period where DC genuinely figured CSK out. CSK’s response in 2022 was characteristically blunt, winning by 91 runs in their only meeting that season to remind everyone who holds the upper hand in this fixture.
| Season | CSK vs DC Record | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0-2 | DC dominate |
| 2021 | 1-2 | DC still on top |
| 2022 | 1-0 | CSK respond emphatically |
| 2023 | 2-0 | CSK back in full control |
Check the DC squad and fixtures for IPL 2026 to see whether Delhi can build on their 2024 and 2025 wins against CSK this season.
CSK vs DC in IPL 2026
DC have won the last two meetings in 2024 and 2025 and will be feeling confident about their chances against CSK for the first time in years. CSK on the other hand still hold a 19-12 overall lead and know they have historically been able to reset this rivalry on their own terms. With both teams needing wins for playoff qualification, their IPL 2026 fixture will be one of the most watched of the season.
| Team | IPL 2026 Status | Head to Head Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| CSK | Four-time champions, 19-12 all-time lead | Stop DC’s two-match winning run, reassert dominance |
| DC | Won last 2 meetings, rebuilding squad | Make it three in a row, challenge CSK’s all-time lead |
Track every result and follow both teams through the season on the live IPL 2026 points table.
FAQs
How many times have CSK and DC played in the IPL?
CSK and DC have met 31 times in the IPL between 2008 and 2025. Every single match has produced a result with zero abandonments.
Who leads the CSK vs DC head to head record?
CSK lead convincingly with 19 wins against DC’s 12 across all 31 IPL meetings.
What is the biggest win in CSK vs DC history?
CSK’s 93-run win in 2014 is the biggest by runs in this fixture. Their 9-wicket win in 2012 is the biggest by wickets. DC’s biggest win was by 44 runs in 2020.
Did CSK ever win three matches against DC in one season?
Yes, in IPL 2019. CSK beat DC in all three of their meetings that season, winning by 6 wickets, 80 runs and 6 wickets respectively.
What was DC’s best ever run against CSK?
DC’s strongest period came between 2020 and 2021 when they won 5 of their 6 meetings with CSK, their most dominant stretch in this fixture’s entire history.
Where can I watch CSK vs DC live in IPL 2026?
Full streaming and broadcast details are available on the IPL 2026 live streaming guide.
