The excitement of the IPL 2026 continues to build as Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Chennai Super Kings in Match No. 11 on Sunday, April 5. The much-anticipated clash will be played at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
RCB have made a strong start to their campaign, registering an impressive win against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their opening match. Playing at home once again, the defending champions will be full of confidence and eager to maintain their winning momentum.
On the other hand, CSK have had a difficult start to the season. The five-time champions have suffered back-to-back losses, first against the Rajasthan Royals and then against the Punjab Kings.
CSK have also felt the absence of players MS Dhoni and Dewald Brevis. As a result, they currently find themselves at the bottom of the points table.
With both teams preparing for this much-anticipated match, in this article, let's take a look at the head-to-head record between RCB and CSK.
RCB vs CSK Head To Head Records In IPL
Criterion
Stats
Played
35
RCB won
13
CSK won
21
Tied/NR
1
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings Highest Team Total In IPL
In the RCB vs CSK head-to-head record, the highest team total in IPL is 226/6. This was made by the Chennai on April 17, 2023, in Bengaluru.
RCB vs CSK Lowest Team Total In IPL
The lowest team total in the head-to-head record between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings is 70 runs, which was recorded by the RCB on March 23, 2019, at the Chennai.
RCB vs CSK Highest Individual Score In IPL
Murali Vijay has the highest individual score in the RCB vs CSK head-to-head record. The star player then made 95 runs off 52 balls in Delhi. However, the highest individual score also belongs to Shivam Dube as well, the star player made 95* runs off 46 balls.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings Best Bowling Figures in IPL
The former Indian pacer Ashish Nehra has the best bowling figures in RCB vs CSK matches in the IPL. The bowler scalped 4 wickets, conceding 10 runs for Chennai on April 22, 2015.
Most Runs In Bengaluru vs Chennai IPL
Virat Kohli, the RCB star player, has made the most runs in the Bengaluru vs Chennai head-to-head records. The former RCB captain has made 1146 runs in 35 matches at a strike rate of 127.75 and an average of 38.2.
Most Wickets In Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings
The Ravindra Jadeja, who is now playing for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026, has taken the most wickets in the head-to-head record between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.
The star bowler has bagged 18 wickets in 24 matches at an economy rate of 7.52.
Top Run Scorer of the last RCB vs CSK IPL Match
The last time Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings faced each other was during the 52nd match of the IPL season on May 3, 2025.
It is important to note that the RCB won the match by 2 runs at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Ayush Mhatre was the top run scorer of this match, he made 94 runs off 48 balls at a strike rate of 195.83.
Top Wicket Taker of the last Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings IPL Match
Matheesha Pathirana and Lungi Ngidi were the the top wicket-takers of the last Bengaluru vs Chennai IPL Match, both scalped 3 wickets each.
RCB vs CSK Form (Last 5 Match Win/Loss Record)
Teams
Form
CSK
L,W,L,W,L
RCB
W,W,W,W,L
Conclusion
The rivalry between RCB and CSK is one of the most exciting and popular matchups in the IPL. It is often called the 'South Indian Derby' and both the teams have huge fan followings.
RCB and CSK have played 35 matches against each other in the IPL. Of these matches, RCB has won 13, and CSK has won 21.
In simple words, CSK has won more matches, so they have a stronger record, but taking a look at the recent form, RCB has been in good form; on the other hand, CSK has failed to perform as per their standards.
RCB vs CSK (Source: AFP and AP)
