KKR vs CSK Head to Head Timeline: Every IPL Match, Record and Stat (2008-2026)
Two IPL finals. A 2012 title chase that still gives KKR fans chills. A 2021 final that CSK fans still replay in their heads. And a head-to-head record that shows just how consistently one side has been better than the other across 17 seasons. CSK lead KKR 20-11 in this IPL 2026 rivalry with one match abandoned. Five titles versus three titles. Dhoni’s chess versus KKR’s explosiveness. This is the fixture that has produced some of the biggest nights in IPL history and will continue to do so.
KKR vs CSK Head to Head: Overall Timeline Summary
| Stat | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 32 |
| KKR Wins | 11 |
| CSK Wins | 20 |
| Abandoned | 1 (Cape Town, 2009) |
| KKR Highest Score | 202 |
| CSK Highest Score | 235 |
| KKR Lowest Score | 107 |
| CSK Lowest Score | 103 |
| IPL Finals | 2012 (KKR won), 2021 (CSK won) |
| Biggest Win by Runs (CSK) | 49 runs (2023) |
| Biggest Win by Wickets (KKR) | 8 wickets (2025) |
CSK have never lost both league matches in a single season against KKR. Not once across 17 seasons. Even when KKR have been at their strongest, CSK have always managed to get at least one result. That stat more than any other explains the 20-11 gap.
Season by Season Timeline (2008-2025)
| Season | Result |
|---|---|
| 2012 | KKR won two, CSK won one |
| 2013 | CSK won both |
| 2014 | CSK won one, KKR won one |
| 2015 | CSK won one, KKR won one |
| 2018 | CSK won one, KKR won one |
| 2019 | CSK won both |
| 2020 | KKR won one, CSK won one |
| 2021 | CSK won all three including final |
| 2022 | KKR won by 6 wickets |
| 2023 | CSK won one, KKR won one |
| 2024 | CSK won by 7 wickets |
| 2025 | KKR won one, CSK won one |
2021 was CSK’s most dominant season in this fixture. They won three times, including the IPL Final in Dubai. The 2012 season was KKR’s best, winning two of three meetings including the IPL Final at Chepauk. Outside those two standout seasons, results have been split in most years, with CSK picking up more wins whenever they needed to.
Venue Breakdown
| Venue | Matches | KKR Wins | CSK Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 12 | 4 | 8 |
| Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Neutral Venues | 9 | 1 | 7 |
Home Ground Analysis
| Situation | KKR Win % | CSK Win % |
|---|---|---|
| At Chepauk (CSK home) | 33% | 67% |
| At Eden Gardens (KKR home) | 55% | 45% |
| Neutral Venues | 11% | 78% |
The neutral venue numbers are stunning. CSK have won 7 of 9 games at neutral grounds against KKR, an 78 percent win rate. That includes UAE venues, Ahmedabad, and other playoff grounds. CSK’s ability to adapt to any surface regardless of home advantage explains a huge chunk of the overall gap in this rivalry. At their own Chepauk, CSK win two in three. Even at Eden Gardens, CSK have won 5 of 11, which is a remarkable away record.
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Key Batting Records in the KKR vs CSK Timeline
Suresh Raina Leads the All-Time Run Charts
Suresh Raina has scored 610 runs against KKR, the most by any batter in this fixture across IPL history. His ability to accelerate in the middle overs and dominate spin bowling, particularly Narine’s mystery spin, made him CSK’s most dangerous batter in this matchup season after season. MS Dhoni sits second with 497 runs at an average of over 50, and his finishing ability in close chases against KKR has been the single biggest factor in CSK’s head-to-head lead. Faf du Plessis contributed 423 runs across his CSK years in this fixture, providing consistent top-order batting.
For KKR, Robin Uthappa and Gautam Gambhir were the standout batters in the rivalry’s early and middle phases. Andre Russell’s 208 runs may look modest against the CSK names, but almost every one of his innings in this fixture came under pressure when KKR needed something special.
| Batter | Team | Runs | Average | Notable Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suresh Raina | CSK | 610 | 38.12 | Consistent middle-order anchor |
| MS Dhoni | CSK | 497 | 50+ | Match-winning finishes repeatedly |
| Faf du Plessis | CSK | 423 | 33.00 | Top-order consistency |
| Robin Uthappa | KKR | 355 | 27.30 | Aggressive top-order performances |
| Andre Russell | KKR | 208 | 26.00 | 49 off 25 in clutch 2019 moment |
Highest Individual Scores
| Player | Team | Score | Year | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manvinder Bisla | KKR | 89 off 48 | 2012 | Chepauk (IPL Final) |
| Michael Hussey | CSK | 95 | 2012 | Chepauk (IPL Final) |
| Faf du Plessis | CSK | 95* | Multiple | Various |
| Suresh Raina | CSK | 73 off 38 | 2012 | Chepauk |
| Shubman Gill | KKR | 57 | 2022 | Various |
Key Bowling Records in the KKR vs CSK Timeline
Sunil Narine: The Most Dominant Bowler in This Fixture
Sunil Narine leads the all-time wicket chart in this rivalry with 26 wickets across his career, the first spinner to cross 25 wickets against any single opponent in IPL history. His 3/13 at Chepauk in 2025 pushed him past that landmark and it came at CSK’s home ground, making it even more remarkable. Narine’s mystery spin and tight middle-over bowling has been KKR’s best weapon against CSK in this fixture for over a decade. Ravindra Jadeja leads the charts for CSK with 20 wickets, while R Ashwin contributed 16 wickets particularly in the early seasons of this rivalry.
| Bowler | Team | Wickets | Economy | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunil Narine | KKR | 26 | 6.40 | 3/13 (2025, Chepauk) |
| Ravindra Jadeja | CSK | 20 | 7.10 | 3/18 |
| R Ashwin | CSK | 16 | 6.80 | 3/20 |
| Dwayne Bravo | CSK | 14 | 7.90 | 3/22 |
| Pawan Negi | KKR | 9 | 7.20 | 5/22 (best in this fixture) |
Pawan Negi’s 5/22 remains the best single-innings bowling figures in this entire head-to-head. He produced that spell in a KKR win and it stands as the most devastating individual bowling performance across 32 matches.
Additional Milestone Stats
| Record | Detail |
|---|---|
| Highest Partnership (CSK) | Hussey and Raina, 115 (2012 Final) |
| Highest Partnership (KKR) | Bisla and Kallis, 136 (2012 Final) |
| Most Sixes in Fixture (KKR) | Andre Russell, 21 sixes vs CSK |
| Most Sixes in Fixture (CSK) | MS Dhoni, 18 sixes vs KKR |
| Toss Win % | CSK win 58% of tosses vs KKR |
| CSK Win % After Winning Toss | 73% |
| KKR Best Bowling in One Game | Pawan Negi 5/22 |
Key Moments That Defined This Timeline
2012 IPL Final: Bisla’s Night That Changed Everything
The 2012 IPL Final at Chepauk is still the most talked-about KKR performance against CSK in history. CSK posted 190, Suresh Raina contributing 73 off 38 balls and Michael Hussey adding 54. KKR’s chase looked over when early wickets fell. Then Manvinder Bisla, replacing an injured Brendon McCullum, walked in and hit 89 off 48 balls. Jacques Kallis contributed 69 in a partnership of 136. KKR needed 9 off the last over and won by 5 wickets with 2 balls to spare. Bisla won Player of the Match and KKR lifted their first IPL trophy. At CSK’s own ground.
2021 IPL Final: CSK’s Revenge at Dubai
CSK met KKR again in a final nine years later in Dubai. This time CSK were dominant. They posted 192 and then restricted KKR to 165, winning by 27 runs. Faf du Plessis and Ruturaj Gaikwad gave CSK a brilliant platform while Shardul Thakur’s bowling proved decisive. It was CSK’s fourth IPL title and a statement of how they had rebuilt since their 2020 struggles.
2023: CSK Post 235 at Eden Gardens
CSK chased down 186 at Eden Gardens and put up 235 in a different match that season. The 235 total, scored away from home in Kolkata, is the highest total ever posted in this fixture. Ruturaj Gaikwad’s 57 and Devon Conway’s 53 at the top laid the foundation before Shivam Dube finished things off. CSK won by 49 runs, the biggest margin of victory by runs in this head-to-head.
2024: CSK Restrict KKR to 137
KKR were bowled out for 137 at Chepauk. Phil Salt was dismissed first ball, and Ravindra Jadeja’s 3-wicket haul strangled any recovery attempt. CSK chased it down comfortably. In a season where KKR were IPL champions, this result showed how CSK can neutralise their strengths when conditions at Chepauk suit the spin-heavy bowling plan.
2025: KKR’s 8-Wicket Statement
KKR bowled CSK out for just 103 at Chepauk, their lowest ever home total in this fixture. Narine’s 3/13 was exceptional and Varun Chakravarthy added to the damage. KKR chased 104 in just 10.1 overs, winning by 8 wickets. A reminder that when KKR’s spin works on a turning Chepauk pitch, they are a different team entirely.
Follow the IPL 2026 schedule for confirmed fixture dates and track results through the IPL 2026 points table.
What to Expect in IPL 2026
CSK under MS Dhoni, returning as captain after Ruturaj Gaikwad’s injury concerns, continue to rely on spin at Chepauk and game-reading in every other venue. KKR under Ajinkya Rahane have Narine and Varun Chakravarthy as their primary weapons in this fixture. The 2025 result showed those two bowlers alone can win a game at Chepauk if conditions are right.
KKR’s path to closing the 20-11 gap requires performing consistently, not just in one dominant season. CSK’s tactic of holding spinners back in the middle overs, Dhoni’s sharp captaincy, and their death bowling depth under Matheesha Pathirana and Khaleel Ahmed give them advantages that are not easy to overcome across an entire season.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times have KKR and CSK played in the IPL?
KKR and CSK have faced each other 32 times in IPL history from 2008 to 2025, with one match abandoned without result in Cape Town 2009.
Who leads the KKR vs CSK head to head record?
Chennai Super Kings lead with 20 wins against KKR’s 11 across 31 completed matches.
How many times have KKR and CSK met in an IPL final?
They have met twice in IPL finals. KKR won the 2012 final by 5 wickets. CSK won the 2021 final by 27 runs.
Who has scored the most runs in KKR vs CSK matches?
Suresh Raina leads with 610 runs for CSK. MS Dhoni is second with 497 runs at an average over 50.
Who has taken the most wickets in the KKR vs CSK rivalry?
Sunil Narine leads with 26 wickets for KKR, the most by any spinner against a single opponent in IPL history. Ravindra Jadeja leads for CSK with 20 wickets.
What is the highest score in KKR vs CSK history?
CSK posted 235 at Eden Gardens in 2023, the highest team total in this fixture. KKR’s highest is 202.
