Updated October 2026 | All stats are as of the end of IPL 2026 (final played 31 May 2026).
CSK vs DC head to head: Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals have met 33 times in the IPL since their first game on 2 May 2008. CSK have won 21, DC have won 12. Chennai Super Kings lead the head-to-head. This page is a complete history of the fixture: every result, every season, the top performers and the matches people still talk about.
It is part of our IPL head to head records hub, which compares all 45 rivalries between the current franchises.
Why the CSK vs DC Rivalry Matters
Chennai Super Kings have won 5 IPL titles (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023) and finished runners-up in 2008, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2019. Delhi Capitals (known as Delhi Daredevils until 2018) are still waiting for a first IPL title and finished runners-up in 2020.
Chennai have dominated Delhi for most of the IPL’s history, including several playoff wins on the way to finals. Delhi, still waiting for a first title, have had their strongest seasons against Chennai in the years when they topped the league, but the knockout meetings have mostly gone Chennai’s way.
Over 33 meetings spread across 17 seasons, the fixture has produced 3 playoff meetings, and its highest-scoring game (30 Apr 2018) produced 409 runs in total.
CSK vs DC Overall Head to Head Record at a Glance
| Played | CSK won | DC won | Tied (Super Over) | No result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 21 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Of the 33 matches with a clear result (excluding Super Over ties), the side batting first won 18 and the chasing side won 15. Setting a total has been the better option in this fixture. The team that won the toss went on to win 17 of those 33 games.
Form swings matter here: across the last five meetings the record is CSK 3, DC 2.
CSK vs DC Season-by-Season Results from 2008
| Season | Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 May 2008 | DC | 8 wickets | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| 2008 | 8 May 2008 | CSK | 4 wickets | Feroz Shah Kotla |
| 2009 | 23 Apr 2009 | DC | 9 runs | Kingsmead |
| 2009 | 2 May 2009 | CSK | 18 runs | New Wanderers Stadium |
| 2010 | 19 Mar 2010 | CSK | 5 wickets | Feroz Shah Kotla |
| 2010 | 15 Apr 2010 | DC | 6 wickets | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| 2011 | 12 May 2011 | CSK | 18 runs | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| 2012 | 10 Apr 2012 | DC | 8 wickets | Feroz Shah Kotla |
| 2012 | 12 May 2012 | CSK | 9 wickets | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| 2012 | 25 May 2012 | CSK | 86 runs (Qualifier 2) | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| 2013 | 18 Apr 2013 | CSK | 86 runs | Feroz Shah Kotla |
| 2013 | 14 May 2013 | CSK | 33 runs | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| 2014 | 21 Apr 2014 | CSK | 93 runs | Sheikh Zayed Stadium |
| 2014 | 5 May 2014 | CSK | 8 wickets | Feroz Shah Kotla |
| 2015 | 9 Apr 2015 | CSK | 1 run | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| 2015 | 12 May 2015 | DC | 6 wickets | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium |
| 2018 | 30 Apr 2018 | CSK | 13 runs | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium |
| 2018 | 18 May 2018 | DC | 34 runs | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
| 2019 | 26 Mar 2019 | CSK | 6 wickets | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
| 2019 | 1 May 2019 | CSK | 80 runs | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| 2019 | 10 May 2019 | CSK | 6 wickets (Qualifier 2) | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium |
| 2020 | 25 Sep 2020 | DC | 44 runs | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| 2020 | 17 Oct 2020 | DC | 5 wickets | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| 2021 | 10 Apr 2021 | DC | 7 wickets | Wankhede Stadium |
| 2021 | 4 Oct 2021 | DC | 3 wickets | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| 2021 | 10 Oct 2021 | CSK | 4 wickets (Qualifier 1) | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| 2022 | 8 May 2022 | CSK | 91 runs | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy |
| 2023 | 10 May 2023 | CSK | 27 runs | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| 2023 | 20 May 2023 | CSK | 77 runs | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
| 2024 | 31 Mar 2024 | DC | 20 runs | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium |
| 2025 | 5 Apr 2025 | DC | 25 runs | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| 2026 | 11 Apr 2026 | CSK | 23 runs | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| 2026 | 5 May 2026 | CSK | 8 wickets | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
2008
The season series was shared.
- 2 May 2008, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): CSK batted first and made 169/6, led by S Vidyut 54 (37). DC replied with 172/2, Virender Sehwag 71 (41) top-scoring. DC won by 8 wickets. Player of the match: Virender Sehwag.
- 8 May 2008, Feroz Shah Kotla: DC batted first and made 187/5, led by Gautam Gambhir 80 (49), with Albie Morkel 2/35 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 188/6, Stephen Fleming 44 (28) top-scoring as Pradeep Sangwan 2/29 did the damage for DC. CSK won by 4 wickets. Player of the match: MS Dhoni.
2009
The season series was shared.
- 23 Apr 2009, Kingsmead: DC batted first and made 189/5, led by AB de Villiers 105* (54), with Lakshmipathy Balaji 3/19 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 180/9, Matthew Hayden 57 (27) top-scoring as Pradeep Sangwan 3/28 did the damage for DC. DC won by 9 runs. Player of the match: AB de Villiers.
- 2 May 2009, New Wanderers Stadium: CSK batted first and made 163, led by Subramaniam Badrinath 45 (34), with Dirk Nannes 3/27 the pick of the DC bowlers. DC replied with 145/8, Dinesh Karthik 52 (31) top-scoring as Shadab Jakati 4/24 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 18 runs. Player of the match: Shadab Jakati.
2010
The season series was shared.
- 19 Mar 2010, Feroz Shah Kotla: DC batted first and made 185/6, led by Virender Sehwag 74 (38), with Lakshmipathy Balaji 2/21 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 190/5, Matthew Hayden 93 (43) top-scoring. CSK won by 5 wickets. Player of the match: Matthew Hayden.
- 15 Apr 2010, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): CSK batted first and made 112/9, led by Subramaniam Badrinath 30 (29), with Ashish Nehra 3/26 the pick of the DC bowlers. DC replied with 113/4, Gautam Gambhir 57* (56) top-scoring as Doug Bollinger 2/24 did the damage for CSK. DC won by 6 wickets. Player of the match: Gautam Gambhir.
2011
- 12 May 2011, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): CSK batted first and made 176/4, led by MS Dhoni 63* (31). DC replied with 158/6, Irfan Pathan 44* (34) top-scoring as Ravichandran Ashwin 2/19 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 18 runs. Player of the match: MS Dhoni.
2012
CSK won the season series 2-1.
- 10 Apr 2012, Feroz Shah Kotla: CSK batted first and made 110/8, led by Dwayne Bravo 22 (31), with Morne Morkel 2/19 the pick of the DC bowlers. DC replied with 111/2, Kevin Pietersen 43* (26) top-scoring. DC won by 8 wickets. Player of the match: Morne Morkel.
- 12 May 2012, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): DC batted first and made 114/5, led by Y Nagar 44* (47), with Ben Hilfenhaus 3/27 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 115/1, Murali Vijay 48* (40) top-scoring. CSK won by 9 wickets. Player of the match: Ben Hilfenhaus.
- 25 May 2012, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) (Qualifier 2): CSK batted first and made 222/5, led by Murali Vijay 113 (58), with Varun Aaron 2/63 the pick of the DC bowlers. DC replied with 136, Mahela Jayawardene 55 (38) top-scoring as Ravichandran Ashwin 3/23 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 86 runs. Player of the match: Murali Vijay.
2013
CSK won the season series 2-0.
- 18 Apr 2013, Feroz Shah Kotla: CSK batted first and made 169/4, led by Mike Hussey 65* (50). DC replied with 83, Kedar Jadhav 31 (28) top-scoring as Mohit Sharma 3/10 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 86 runs. Player of the match: Mike Hussey.
- 14 May 2013, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): CSK batted first and made 168/4, led by MS Dhoni 58* (35), with Umesh Yadav 2/26 the pick of the DC bowlers. DC replied with 135/9, David Warner 44 (37) top-scoring as Albie Morkel 3/32 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 33 runs. Player of the match: MS Dhoni.
2014
CSK won the season series 2-0.
- 21 Apr 2014, Sheikh Zayed Stadium: CSK batted first and made 177/7, led by Suresh Raina 56 (41), with Jaydev Unadkat 3/32 the pick of the DC bowlers. DC replied with 84/9, Jimmy Neesham 22 (15) top-scoring as Ravichandran Ashwin 2/3 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 93 runs. Player of the match: Suresh Raina.
- 5 May 2014, Feroz Shah Kotla: DC batted first and made 178/5, led by Dinesh Karthik 51 (36). CSK replied with 181/2, Dwayne Smith 79 (51) top-scoring. CSK won by 8 wickets. Player of the match: Dwayne Smith.
2015
The season series was shared.
- 9 Apr 2015, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): CSK batted first and made 150/7, led by Dwayne Smith 34 (31), with Nathan Coulter-Nile 3/30 the pick of the DC bowlers. DC replied with 149/9, Albie Morkel 73* (55) top-scoring as Ashish Nehra 3/25 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 1 run. Player of the match: Ashish Nehra.
- 12 May 2015, Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium: CSK batted first and made 119/6, led by Faf du Plessis 29 (23), with Zaheer Khan 2/9 the pick of the DC bowlers. DC replied with 120/4, Shreyas Iyer 70* (49) top-scoring as Ishwar Pandey 2/27 did the damage for CSK. DC won by 6 wickets. Player of the match: Zaheer Khan.
2018
The season series was shared.
- 30 Apr 2018, Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium: CSK batted first and made 211/4, led by Shane Watson 78 (40). DC replied with 198/5, Rishabh Pant 79 (45) top-scoring as KM Asif 2/43 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 13 runs. Player of the match: Shane Watson.
- 18 May 2018, Arun Jaitley Stadium: DC batted first and made 162/5, led by Rishabh Pant 38 (26), with Lungi Ngidi 2/14 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 128/6, Ambati Rayudu 50 (29) top-scoring as Trent Boult 2/20 did the damage for DC. DC won by 34 runs. Player of the match: Harshal Patel.
2019
CSK won the season series 3-0.
- 26 Mar 2019, Arun Jaitley Stadium: DC batted first and made 147/6, led by Shikhar Dhawan 51 (47), with Dwayne Bravo 3/33 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 150/4, Shane Watson 44 (26) top-scoring as Amit Mishra 2/35 did the damage for DC. CSK won by 6 wickets. Player of the match: Shane Watson.
- 1 May 2019, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): CSK batted first and made 179/4, led by Suresh Raina 59 (37), with Jagadeesha Suchith 2/28 the pick of the DC bowlers. DC replied with 99, Shreyas Iyer 44 (31) top-scoring as Imran Tahir 4/12 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 80 runs. Player of the match: MS Dhoni.
- 10 May 2019, Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium (Qualifier 2): DC batted first and made 147/9, led by Rishabh Pant 38 (25), with Dwayne Bravo 2/19 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 151/4, Shane Watson 50 (32) top-scoring. CSK won by 6 wickets. Player of the match: Faf du Plessis.
2020
DC won the season series 2-0.
- 25 Sep 2020, Dubai International Cricket Stadium: DC batted first and made 175/3, led by Prithvi Shaw 64 (43), with Piyush Chawla 2/33 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 131/7, Faf du Plessis 43 (35) top-scoring as Kagiso Rabada 3/26 did the damage for DC. DC won by 44 runs. Player of the match: Prithvi Shaw.
- 17 Oct 2020, Sharjah Cricket Stadium: CSK batted first and made 179/4, led by Faf du Plessis 58 (47), with Anrich Nortje 2/44 the pick of the DC bowlers. DC replied with 185/5, Shikhar Dhawan 101* (58) top-scoring as Deepak Chahar 2/18 did the damage for CSK. DC won by 5 wickets. Player of the match: Shikhar Dhawan.
2021
DC won the season series 2-1.
- 10 Apr 2021, Wankhede Stadium: CSK batted first and made 188/7, led by Suresh Raina 54 (36), with Chris Woakes 2/18 the pick of the DC bowlers. DC replied with 190/3, Shikhar Dhawan 85 (54) top-scoring as Shardul Thakur 2/53 did the damage for CSK. DC won by 7 wickets. Player of the match: Shikhar Dhawan.
- 4 Oct 2021, Dubai International Cricket Stadium: CSK batted first and made 136/5, led by Ambati Rayudu 55* (43), with Axar Patel 2/18 the pick of the DC bowlers. DC replied with 139/7, Shikhar Dhawan 39 (35) top-scoring as Shardul Thakur 2/13 did the damage for CSK. DC won by 3 wickets. Player of the match: Axar Patel.
- 10 Oct 2021, Dubai International Cricket Stadium (Qualifier 1): DC batted first and made 172/5, led by Prithvi Shaw 60 (34), with Josh Hazlewood 2/29 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 173/6, Ruturaj Gaikwad 70 (50) top-scoring as Tom Curran 3/29 did the damage for DC. CSK won by 4 wickets. Player of the match: Ruturaj Gaikwad.
2022
- 8 May 2022, Dr DY Patil Sports Academy: CSK batted first and made 208/6, led by Devon Conway 87 (49), with Anrich Nortje 3/42 the pick of the DC bowlers. DC replied with 117, Mitchell Marsh 25 (20) top-scoring as Moeen Ali 3/13 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 91 runs. Player of the match: Devon Conway.
2023
CSK won the season series 2-0.
- 10 May 2023, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): CSK batted first and made 167/8, led by Shivam Dube 25 (12), with Mitchell Marsh 3/18 the pick of the DC bowlers. DC replied with 140/8, RR Rossouw 35 (37) top-scoring as Matheesha Pathirana 3/37 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 27 runs. Player of the match: Ravindra Jadeja.
- 20 May 2023, Arun Jaitley Stadium: CSK batted first and made 223/3, led by Devon Conway 87 (52). DC replied with 146/9, David Warner 86 (58) top-scoring as Deepak Chahar 3/22 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 77 runs. Player of the match: Ruturaj Gaikwad.
2024
- 31 Mar 2024, Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium: DC batted first and made 191/5, led by David Warner 52 (35), with Matheesha Pathirana 3/31 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 171/6, Ajinkya Rahane 45 (30) top-scoring as Mukesh Kumar 3/21 did the damage for DC. DC won by 20 runs. Player of the match: Khaleel Ahmed.
2025
- 5 Apr 2025, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): DC batted first and made 183/6, led by KL Rahul 77 (51), with Khaleel Ahmed 2/25 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 158/5, Vijay Shankar 69* (54) top-scoring as Vipraj Nigam 2/27 did the damage for DC. DC won by 25 runs. Player of the match: KL Rahul.
2026
CSK won the season series 2-0.
- 11 Apr 2026, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): CSK batted first and made 212/2, led by Sanju Samson 115* (56). DC replied with 189, Tristan Stubbs 60 (38) top-scoring as Jamie Overton 4/18 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 23 runs. Player of the match: Sanju Samson.
- 5 May 2026, Arun Jaitley Stadium: DC batted first and made 155/7, led by Sameer Rizvi 40* (24), with Noor Ahmad 2/22 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 159/2, Sanju Samson 87* (52) top-scoring. CSK won by 8 wickets. Player of the match: Sanju Samson.
Biggest Win for Each Side
Chennai Super Kings: by runs, a 93-run win on 21 Apr 2014 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium (CSK 177/7, DC 84/9); by wickets, a 9-wicket win on 12 May 2012 at MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), chasing 115 in 15.2 overs.
Delhi Capitals: by runs, a 44-run win on 25 Sep 2020 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DC 175/3, CSK 131/7); by wickets, a 8-wicket win on 10 Apr 2012 at Feroz Shah Kotla, chasing 111 in 13.2 overs.
The fixture has also had its share of tight finishes: 9 Apr 2015 (CSK by 1 run).
Highest and Lowest Totals in CSK vs DC Matches
| Team | Score | Overs | Result | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSK | 223/3 | 20.0 | Won | 20 May 2023 | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
| CSK | 222/5 | 20.0 | Won | 25 May 2012 | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| CSK | 212/2 | 20.0 | Won | 11 Apr 2026 | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| CSK | 211/4 | 20.0 | Won | 30 Apr 2018 | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium |
| CSK | 208/6 | 20.0 | Won | 8 May 2022 | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy |
The highest total in this rivalry is CSK’s 223/3 on 20 May 2023. 5 totals of 200 or more have been made in the fixture, 2 of them since the Impact Player era began in 2023.
Lowest all-out totals:
| Team | Score | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC | 83 | 18 Apr 2013 | Feroz Shah Kotla |
| DC | 99 | 1 May 2019 | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| DC | 117 | 8 May 2022 | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy |
Leading Run Scorers in CSK vs DC Matches
| Player | For | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 50s/100s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Dhoni | CSK | 29 | 696 | 38.7 | 142.0 | 63 | 3/0 | 36 |
| Suresh Raina | CSK | 22 | 552 | 29.1 | 132.1 | 59 | 3/0 | 20 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | DC | 10 | 433 | 54.1 | 136.2 | 101 | 3/1 | 9 |
| Rishabh Pant | DC | 11 | 375 | 46.9 | 156.9 | 79 | 3/0 | 14 |
| Murali Vijay | CSK | 12 | 346 | 34.6 | 136.2 | 113 | 0/1 | 10 |
| Faf du Plessis | CSK | 12 | 334 | 27.8 | 117.6 | 58 | 2/0 | 7 |
| Prithvi Shaw | DC | 12 | 321 | 26.8 | 151.4 | 72 | 3/0 | 10 |
| David Warner | DC | 12 | 291 | 24.2 | 121.8 | 86 | 3/0 | 12 |
MS Dhoni leads the list with 696 runs in 29 innings for CSK, at a strike rate of 142.0 and with 3 fifties. Suresh Raina is next with 552 runs for CSK. The fastest scorer among the top eight is Rishabh Pant, and the biggest six-hitter overall in this fixture is MS Dhoni with 36 sixes.
Leading Wicket Takers in CSK vs DC Matches
| Player | For | Wickets | Runs | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravichandran Ashwin | CSK | 19 | 399 | 6.52 | 3/23 |
| Dwayne Bravo | CSK | 19 | 426 | 8.06 | 3/33 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | CSK | 19 | 490 | 7.76 | 3/9 |
| Deepak Chahar | CSK | 13 | 347 | 8.07 | 3/22 |
| Albie Morkel | DC | 13 | 387 | 8.29 | 3/32 |
| Ashish Nehra | CSK | 10 | 148 | 7.40 | 3/25 |
| Anrich Nortje | DC | 10 | 261 | 9.32 | 3/42 |
| Axar Patel | DC | 10 | 332 | 6.92 | 2/18 |
Ravichandran Ashwin has taken the most wickets in this rivalry: 19 for CSK at an economy rate of 6.52, with best figures of 3/23. Wickets here are bowler wickets only, so run-outs are not included.
Best bowling figures in a single match: Imran Tahir 4/12 against DC on 1 May 2019; Jamie Overton 4/18 against DC on 11 Apr 2026; Shadab Jakati 4/24 against DC on 2 May 2009.
Venue-by-Venue Breakdown
| Venue | Matches | CSK wins | DC wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| Feroz Shah Kotla | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Arun Jaitley Stadium | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Kingsmead | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| New Wanderers Stadium | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sheikh Zayed Stadium | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Wankhede Stadium | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dr DY Patil Sports Academy | 1 | 1 | 0 |
MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) has hosted this fixture more than any other ground, 11 times, with CSK winning 8 and DC winning 3 there. In all, the rivalry has been played at 13 different venues, 9 of the meetings coming in seasons staged wholly or partly away from the teams’ home grounds (South Africa in 2009, the UAE in 2014, 2020 and 2021, and the neutral-venue league phase of 2022).
Playoff and Knockout Meetings
| Season | Stage | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Qualifier 2 | CSK | 86 runs | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| 2019 | Qualifier 2 | CSK | 6 wickets | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium |
| 2021 | Qualifier 1 | CSK | 4 wickets | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
- 25 May 2012, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) (Qualifier 2): CSK batted first and made 222/5, led by Murali Vijay 113 (58), with Varun Aaron 2/63 the pick of the DC bowlers. DC replied with 136, Mahela Jayawardene 55 (38) top-scoring as Ravichandran Ashwin 3/23 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 86 runs. Player of the match: Murali Vijay.
- 10 May 2019, Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium (Qualifier 2): DC batted first and made 147/9, led by Rishabh Pant 38 (25), with Dwayne Bravo 2/19 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 151/4, Shane Watson 50 (32) top-scoring. CSK won by 6 wickets. Player of the match: Faf du Plessis.
- 10 Oct 2021, Dubai International Cricket Stadium (Qualifier 1): DC batted first and made 172/5, led by Prithvi Shaw 60 (34), with Josh Hazlewood 2/29 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 173/6, Ruturaj Gaikwad 70 (50) top-scoring as Tom Curran 3/29 did the damage for DC. CSK won by 4 wickets. Player of the match: Ruturaj Gaikwad.
Five Most Memorable CSK vs DC Matches
- Why it stands out: the highest-scoring game in the rivalry. 30 Apr 2018, Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium: CSK batted first and made 211/4, led by Shane Watson 78 (40). DC replied with 198/5, Rishabh Pant 79 (45) top-scoring as KM Asif 2/43 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 13 runs. Player of the match: Shane Watson.
- Why it stands out: the narrowest win by runs. 9 Apr 2015, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): CSK batted first and made 150/7, led by Dwayne Smith 34 (31), with Nathan Coulter-Nile 3/30 the pick of the DC bowlers. DC replied with 149/9, Albie Morkel 73* (55) top-scoring as Ashish Nehra 3/25 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 1 run. Player of the match: Ashish Nehra.
- Why it stands out: a Qualifier 2 meeting. 10 May 2019, Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium (Qualifier 2): DC batted first and made 147/9, led by Rishabh Pant 38 (25), with Dwayne Bravo 2/19 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 151/4, Shane Watson 50 (32) top-scoring. CSK won by 6 wickets. Player of the match: Faf du Plessis.
- Why it stands out: a Qualifier 1 meeting. 10 Oct 2021, Dubai International Cricket Stadium (Qualifier 1): DC batted first and made 172/5, led by Prithvi Shaw 60 (34), with Josh Hazlewood 2/29 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 173/6, Ruturaj Gaikwad 70 (50) top-scoring as Tom Curran 3/29 did the damage for DC. CSK won by 4 wickets. Player of the match: Ruturaj Gaikwad.
- Why it stands out: the highest individual score in the fixture, Sanju Samson’s 115. 11 Apr 2026, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): CSK batted first and made 212/2, led by Sanju Samson 115* (56). DC replied with 189, Tristan Stubbs 60 (38) top-scoring as Jamie Overton 4/18 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 23 runs. Player of the match: Sanju Samson.
Current Form and What Happens Next
The three most recent meetings:
- 5 Apr 2025, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): DC batted first and made 183/6, led by KL Rahul 77 (51), with Khaleel Ahmed 2/25 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 158/5, Vijay Shankar 69* (54) top-scoring as Vipraj Nigam 2/27 did the damage for DC. DC won by 25 runs. Player of the match: KL Rahul.
- 11 Apr 2026, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): CSK batted first and made 212/2, led by Sanju Samson 115* (56). DC replied with 189, Tristan Stubbs 60 (38) top-scoring as Jamie Overton 4/18 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 23 runs. Player of the match: Sanju Samson.
- 5 May 2026, Arun Jaitley Stadium: DC batted first and made 155/7, led by Sameer Rizvi 40* (24), with Noor Ahmad 2/22 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 159/2, Sanju Samson 87* (52) top-scoring. CSK won by 8 wickets. Player of the match: Sanju Samson.
In IPL 2026 the teams met 2 times, with CSK winning 2. The next chapter comes in IPL 2027, and this page will be updated after every meeting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head to head record between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals?
Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals have played 33 IPL matches: CSK have won 21 and DC have won 12 (as of the end of IPL 2026).
Who has won more matches, CSK or DC?
Chennai Super Kings have won more, 21 to 12.
What is the highest total in CSK vs DC matches?
Chennai Super Kings made 223/3 on 20 May 2023 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, the highest total in this fixture.
Who has scored the most runs in CSK vs DC games?
MS Dhoni, with 696 runs in 29 innings.
Who has taken the most wickets in CSK vs DC matches?
Ravichandran Ashwin, with 19 wickets.
Have CSK and DC met in the IPL playoffs?
Yes, 3 times: 2012 Qualifier 2 (CSK); 2019 Qualifier 2 (CSK); 2021 Qualifier 1 (CSK).