Updated October 2026 | All stats are as of the end of IPL 2026 (final played 31 May 2026).
CSK vs KKR head to head: Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders have met 33 times in the IPL since their first game on 26 Apr 2008. CSK have won 21, KKR have won 11 and 1 ended without a result. 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 KKR 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. Kolkata Knight Riders have won 3 IPL titles (2012, 2014, 2024) and finished runners-up in 2021.
Chennai and Kolkata have met in two finals. Kolkata won the first of them in 2012 at Chepauk, chasing 191 for a first title, and Chennai took revenge in the 2021 final in Dubai. The fixture also links two of the most famous captaincy stories in the league: MS Dhoni’s Chennai and Gautam Gambhir’s Kolkata, who between them won six titles in the first fifteen seasons.
Over 33 meetings spread across 17 seasons, the fixture has produced 2 playoff meetings, and its highest-scoring game (21 Apr 2021) produced 422 runs in total.
CSK vs KKR Overall Head to Head Record at a Glance
| Played | CSK won | KKR won | Tied (Super Over) | No result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 21 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
Of the 32 matches with a clear result (excluding Super Over ties), the side batting first won 10 and the chasing side won 22. Chasing has been the better option in this fixture. The team that won the toss went on to win 15 of those 32 games.
Form swings matter here: across the last five meetings the record is CSK 3, KKR 2.
CSK vs KKR Season-by-Season Results from 2008
| Season | Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 26 Apr 2008 | CSK | 9 wickets | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| 2008 | 18 May 2008 | CSK | 3 runs (DLS) | Eden Gardens |
| 2009 | 25 Apr 2009 | – | no result | Newlands |
| 2009 | 18 May 2009 | KKR | 7 wickets | SuperSport Park |
| 2010 | 16 Mar 2010 | CSK | 55 runs | Eden Gardens |
| 2010 | 13 Apr 2010 | CSK | 9 wickets | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| 2011 | 8 Apr 2011 | CSK | 2 runs | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| 2011 | 7 May 2011 | KKR | 10 runs (DLS) | Eden Gardens |
| 2012 | 30 Apr 2012 | KKR | 5 wickets | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| 2012 | 14 May 2012 | CSK | 5 wickets | Eden Gardens |
| 2012 | 27 May 2012 | KKR | 5 wickets (Final) | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| 2013 | 20 Apr 2013 | CSK | 4 wickets | Eden Gardens |
| 2013 | 28 Apr 2013 | CSK | 14 runs | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| 2014 | 2 May 2014 | CSK | 34 runs | JSCA International Stadium Complex |
| 2014 | 20 May 2014 | KKR | 8 wickets | Eden Gardens |
| 2015 | 28 Apr 2015 | CSK | 2 runs | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| 2015 | 30 Apr 2015 | KKR | 7 wickets | Eden Gardens |
| 2018 | 10 Apr 2018 | CSK | 5 wickets | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| 2018 | 3 May 2018 | KKR | 6 wickets | Eden Gardens |
| 2019 | 9 Apr 2019 | CSK | 7 wickets | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| 2019 | 14 Apr 2019 | CSK | 5 wickets | Eden Gardens |
| 2020 | 7 Oct 2020 | KKR | 10 runs | Sheikh Zayed Stadium |
| 2020 | 29 Oct 2020 | CSK | 6 wickets | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| 2021 | 21 Apr 2021 | CSK | 18 runs | Wankhede Stadium |
| 2021 | 26 Sep 2021 | CSK | 2 wickets | Sheikh Zayed Stadium |
| 2021 | 15 Oct 2021 | CSK | 27 runs (Final) | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| 2022 | 26 Mar 2022 | KKR | 6 wickets | Wankhede Stadium |
| 2023 | 23 Apr 2023 | CSK | 49 runs | Eden Gardens |
| 2023 | 14 May 2023 | KKR | 6 wickets | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| 2024 | 8 Apr 2024 | CSK | 7 wickets | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| 2025 | 11 Apr 2025 | KKR | 8 wickets | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| 2025 | 7 May 2025 | CSK | 2 wickets | Eden Gardens |
| 2026 | 14 Apr 2026 | CSK | 32 runs | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
2008
CSK won the season series 2-0.
- 26 Apr 2008, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): KKR batted first and made 147/9, led by Laxmi Ratan Shukla 42 (33), with Jacob Oram 3/32 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 152/1, Matthew Hayden 70* (49) top-scoring. CSK won by 9 wickets. Player of the match: Jacob Oram.
- 18 May 2008, Eden Gardens: KKR batted first and made 149/5, led by Salman Butt 73 (54), with Makhaya Ntini 4/21 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 55/0, Stephen Fleming 32* (20) top-scoring. CSK won by 3 runs (DLS). Player of the match: Makhaya Ntini.
2009
KKR won the season series 1-1.
- 25 Apr 2009 at Newlands: abandoned without a ball bowled (no result).
- 18 May 2009, SuperSport Park: CSK batted first and made 188/3, led by Suresh Raina 52 (36). KKR replied with 189/3, Brendon McCullum 81 (48) top-scoring. KKR won by 7 wickets. Player of the match: Brad Hodge.
2010
CSK won the season series 2-0.
- 16 Mar 2010, Eden Gardens: CSK batted first and made 164/3, led by MS Dhoni 66* (33). KKR replied with 109, Wriddhiman Saha 22 (13) top-scoring as JM Kemp 3/12 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 55 runs. Player of the match: MS Dhoni.
- 13 Apr 2010, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): KKR batted first and made 139/8, led by Angelo Mathews 48 (48), with Ravichandran Ashwin 3/16 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 143/1, Suresh Raina 78* (39) top-scoring. CSK won by 9 wickets. Player of the match: Ravichandran Ashwin.
2011
The season series was shared.
- 8 Apr 2011, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): CSK batted first and made 153/4, led by S Anirudha 64 (55), with Jacques Kallis 2/34 the pick of the KKR bowlers. KKR replied with 151/7, Jacques Kallis 54 (42) top-scoring. CSK won by 2 runs. Player of the match: S Anirudha.
- 7 May 2011, Eden Gardens: CSK batted first and made 114/4, led by Subramaniam Badrinath 54 (41). KKR replied with 61/2, Jacques Kallis 21* (23) top-scoring as Ravichandran Ashwin 2/12 did the damage for CSK. KKR won by 10 runs (DLS). Player of the match: Iqbal Abdulla.
2012
KKR won the season series 2-1.
- 30 Apr 2012, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): CSK batted first and made 139/5, led by Suresh Raina 44 (34), with Jacques Kallis 2/21 the pick of the KKR bowlers. KKR replied with 140/5, Gautam Gambhir 63 (52) top-scoring as Ravichandran Ashwin 2/22 did the damage for CSK. KKR won by 5 wickets. Player of the match: Gautam Gambhir.
- 14 May 2012, Eden Gardens: KKR batted first and made 158/6, led by Gautam Gambhir 62 (43), with Shadab Jakati 2/26 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 160/5, Mike Hussey 56 (39) top-scoring as Sunil Narine 2/14 did the damage for KKR. CSK won by 5 wickets. Player of the match: Mike Hussey.
- 27 May 2012, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) (Final): CSK batted first and made 190/3, led by Suresh Raina 73 (38). KKR replied with 192/5, Manvinder Bisla 89 (48) top-scoring as Ben Hilfenhaus 2/25 did the damage for CSK. KKR won by 5 wickets. Player of the match: Manvinder Bisla.
2013
CSK won the season series 2-0.
- 20 Apr 2013, Eden Gardens: KKR batted first and made 119/9, led by Gautam Gambhir 25 (19), with Ravindra Jadeja 3/20 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 124/6, Mike Hussey 40 (51) top-scoring. CSK won by 4 wickets. Player of the match: Ravindra Jadeja.
- 28 Apr 2013, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): CSK batted first and made 200/3, led by Mike Hussey 95 (59). KKR replied with 186/4, Manvinder Bisla 92 (61) top-scoring. CSK won by 14 runs. Player of the match: Mike Hussey.
2014
The season series was shared.
- 2 May 2014, JSCA International Stadium Complex: CSK batted first and made 148/3, led by Brendon McCullum 56 (40), with Shakib Al Hasan 2/25 the pick of the KKR bowlers. KKR replied with 114/9, Robin Uthappa 47 (38) top-scoring as Ravindra Jadeja 4/12 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 34 runs. Player of the match: Ravindra Jadeja.
- 20 May 2014, Eden Gardens: CSK batted first and made 154/4, led by Suresh Raina 65 (52). KKR replied with 156/2, Robin Uthappa 67 (39) top-scoring. KKR won by 8 wickets. Player of the match: Robin Uthappa.
2015
The season series was shared.
- 28 Apr 2015, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): CSK batted first and made 134/6, led by Faf du Plessis 29* (29), with Piyush Chawla 2/26 the pick of the KKR bowlers. KKR replied with 132/9, Robin Uthappa 39 (17) top-scoring as Dwayne Bravo 3/22 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 2 runs. Player of the match: Dwayne Bravo.
- 30 Apr 2015, Eden Gardens: CSK batted first and made 165/9, led by Brendon McCullum 32 (12), with Brad Hogg 4/29 the pick of the KKR bowlers. KKR replied with 169/3, Robin Uthappa 80* (58) top-scoring. KKR won by 7 wickets. Player of the match: Andre Russell.
2018
The season series was shared.
- 10 Apr 2018, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): KKR batted first and made 202/6, led by Andre Russell 88* (36), with Shane Watson 2/39 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 205/5, Sam Billings 56 (23) top-scoring as Tom Curran 2/39 did the damage for KKR. CSK won by 5 wickets. Player of the match: Sam Billings.
- 3 May 2018, Eden Gardens: CSK batted first and made 177/5, led by MS Dhoni 43* (25), with Sunil Narine 2/20 the pick of the KKR bowlers. KKR replied with 180/4, Shubman Gill 57* (36) top-scoring. KKR won by 6 wickets. Player of the match: Sunil Narine.
2019
CSK won the season series 2-0.
- 9 Apr 2019, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): KKR batted first and made 108/9, led by Andre Russell 50* (44), with Deepak Chahar 3/20 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 111/3, Faf du Plessis 43* (45) top-scoring as Sunil Narine 2/24 did the damage for KKR. CSK won by 7 wickets. Player of the match: Deepak Chahar.
- 14 Apr 2019, Eden Gardens: KKR batted first and made 161/8, led by Chris Lynn 82 (51), with Imran Tahir 4/27 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 162/5, Suresh Raina 58* (42) top-scoring as Sunil Narine 2/19 did the damage for KKR. CSK won by 5 wickets. Player of the match: Imran Tahir.
2020
The season series was shared.
- 7 Oct 2020, Sheikh Zayed Stadium: KKR batted first and made 167, led by Rahul Tripathi 81 (51), with Dwayne Bravo 3/37 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 157/5, Shane Watson 50 (40) top-scoring. KKR won by 10 runs. Player of the match: Rahul Tripathi.
- 29 Oct 2020, Dubai International Cricket Stadium: KKR batted first and made 172/5, led by Nitish Rana 87 (61), with Lungi Ngidi 2/34 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 178/4, Ruturaj Gaikwad 72 (53) top-scoring as Varun Chakravarthy 2/20 did the damage for KKR. CSK won by 6 wickets. Player of the match: Ruturaj Gaikwad.
2021
CSK won the season series 3-0.
- 21 Apr 2021, Wankhede Stadium: CSK batted first and made 220/3, led by Faf du Plessis 95* (60). KKR replied with 202, Pat Cummins 66* (34) top-scoring as Deepak Chahar 4/29 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 18 runs. Player of the match: Faf du Plessis.
- 26 Sep 2021, Sheikh Zayed Stadium: KKR batted first and made 171/6, led by Rahul Tripathi 45 (33), with Shardul Thakur 2/20 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 172/8, Faf du Plessis 43 (30) top-scoring as Sunil Narine 3/41 did the damage for KKR. CSK won by 2 wickets. Player of the match: Ravindra Jadeja.
- 15 Oct 2021, Dubai International Cricket Stadium (Final): CSK batted first and made 192/3, led by Faf du Plessis 86 (59), with Sunil Narine 2/26 the pick of the KKR bowlers. KKR replied with 165/9, Shubman Gill 51 (43) top-scoring as Shardul Thakur 3/38 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 27 runs. Player of the match: Faf du Plessis.
2022
- 26 Mar 2022, Wankhede Stadium: CSK batted first and made 131/5, led by MS Dhoni 50* (38), with Umesh Yadav 2/20 the pick of the KKR bowlers. KKR replied with 133/4, Ajinkya Rahane 44 (34) top-scoring as Dwayne Bravo 3/20 did the damage for CSK. KKR won by 6 wickets. Player of the match: Umesh Yadav.
2023
The season series was shared.
- 23 Apr 2023, Eden Gardens: CSK batted first and made 235/4, led by Ajinkya Rahane 71* (29), with Kulwant Khejroliya 2/44 the pick of the KKR bowlers. KKR replied with 186/8, Jason Roy 61 (26) top-scoring as Maheesh Theekshana 2/32 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 49 runs. Player of the match: Ajinkya Rahane.
- 14 May 2023, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): CSK batted first and made 144/6, led by Shivam Dube 48* (34), with Sunil Narine 2/15 the pick of the KKR bowlers. KKR replied with 147/4, Nitish Rana 57* (44) top-scoring as Deepak Chahar 3/27 did the damage for CSK. KKR won by 6 wickets. Player of the match: Rinku Singh.
2024
- 8 Apr 2024, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): KKR batted first and made 137/9, led by Shreyas Iyer 34 (32), with Ravindra Jadeja 3/18 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 141/3, Ruturaj Gaikwad 67* (58) top-scoring as Vaibhav Arora 2/28 did the damage for KKR. CSK won by 7 wickets. Player of the match: Ravindra Jadeja.
2025
The season series was shared.
- 11 Apr 2025, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): CSK batted first and made 103/9, led by Shivam Dube 31* (29), with Sunil Narine 3/13 the pick of the KKR bowlers. KKR replied with 107/2, Sunil Narine 44 (18) top-scoring. KKR won by 8 wickets. Player of the match: Sunil Narine.
- 7 May 2025, Eden Gardens: KKR batted first and made 179/6, led by Ajinkya Rahane 48 (33), with Noor Ahmad 4/31 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 183/8, Dewald Brevis 52 (25) top-scoring as Vaibhav Arora 3/48 did the damage for KKR. CSK won by 2 wickets. Player of the match: Noor Ahmad.
2026
- 14 Apr 2026, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): CSK batted first and made 192/5, led by Sanju Samson 48 (32), with Kartik Tyagi 2/35 the pick of the KKR bowlers. KKR replied with 160/7, Ramandeep Singh 35 (23) top-scoring as Noor Ahmad 3/21 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 32 runs. Player of the match: Noor Ahmad.
Biggest Win for Each Side
Chennai Super Kings: by runs, a 55-run win on 16 Mar 2010 at Eden Gardens (CSK 164/3, KKR 109); by wickets, a 9-wicket win on 13 Apr 2010 at MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), chasing 140 in 13.3 overs.
Kolkata Knight Riders: by runs, a 10-run win on 7 May 2011 at Eden Gardens (CSK 114/4, KKR 61/2); by wickets, a 8-wicket win on 11 Apr 2025 at MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), chasing 104 in 10.1 overs.
The fixture has also had its share of tight finishes: 18 May 2008 (CSK by 3 runs (DLS)); 8 Apr 2011 (CSK by 2 runs); 28 Apr 2015 (CSK by 2 runs).
Highest and Lowest Totals in CSK vs KKR Matches
| Team | Score | Overs | Result | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSK | 235/4 | 20.0 | Won | 23 Apr 2023 | Eden Gardens |
| CSK | 220/3 | 20.0 | Won | 21 Apr 2021 | Wankhede Stadium |
| CSK | 205/5 | 19.5 | Won | 10 Apr 2018 | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| KKR | 202/6 | 20.0 | Lost | 10 Apr 2018 | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| KKR | 202 | 19.1 | Lost | 21 Apr 2021 | Wankhede Stadium |
The highest total in this rivalry is CSK’s 235/4 on 23 Apr 2023. 6 totals of 200 or more have been made in the fixture, 1 of them since the Impact Player era began in 2023.
Lowest all-out totals:
| Team | Score | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| KKR | 109 | 16 Mar 2010 | Eden Gardens |
| KKR | 167 | 7 Oct 2020 | Sheikh Zayed Stadium |
| KKR | 202 | 21 Apr 2021 | Wankhede Stadium |
Leading Run Scorers in CSK vs KKR Matches
| Player | For | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 50s/100s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suresh Raina | CSK | 19 | 610 | 35.9 | 133.8 | 78 | 5/0 | 23 |
| MS Dhoni | CSK | 26 | 515 | 42.9 | 131.0 | 66 | 2/0 | 20 |
| Faf du Plessis | CSK | 12 | 423 | 47.0 | 134.3 | 95 | 2/0 | 8 |
| Andre Russell | KKR | 13 | 343 | 38.1 | 167.3 | 88 | 4/0 | 30 |
| Robin Uthappa | CSK | 10 | 338 | 37.6 | 152.3 | 80 | 2/0 | 12 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | 9 | 334 | 41.8 | 133.1 | 72 | 3/0 | 13 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | CSK | 20 | 331 | 36.8 | 143.9 | 36 | 0/0 | 19 |
| Brendon McCullum | CSK | 10 | 285 | 28.5 | 143.9 | 81 | 2/0 | 14 |
Suresh Raina leads the list with 610 runs in 19 innings for CSK, at a strike rate of 133.8 and with 5 fifties. MS Dhoni is next with 515 runs for CSK. The fastest scorer among the top eight is Andre Russell, and the biggest six-hitter overall in this fixture is Andre Russell with 30 sixes.
Leading Wicket Takers in CSK vs KKR Matches
| Player | For | Wickets | Runs | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunil Narine | KKR | 27 | 560 | 6.27 | 3/13 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | CSK | 21 | 529 | 7.54 | 4/12 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | CSK | 16 | 311 | 6.26 | 3/16 |
| Dwayne Bravo | CSK | 15 | 356 | 9.29 | 3/20 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | KKR | 13 | 335 | 7.13 | 2/18 |
| Shardul Thakur | CSK | 11 | 231 | 7.92 | 3/38 |
| Deepak Chahar | CSK | 11 | 272 | 8.77 | 4/29 |
| Piyush Chawla | KKR | 10 | 264 | 8.61 | 2/26 |
Sunil Narine has taken the most wickets in this rivalry: 27 for KKR at an economy rate of 6.27, with best figures of 3/13. Wickets here are bowler wickets only, so run-outs are not included.
Best bowling figures in a single match: Ravindra Jadeja 4/12 against KKR on 2 May 2014; Makhaya Ntini 4/21 against KKR on 18 May 2008; Imran Tahir 4/27 against KKR on 14 Apr 2019.
Venue-by-Venue Breakdown
| Venue | Matches | CSK wins | KKR wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) | 13 | 9 | 4 |
| Eden Gardens | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| Sheikh Zayed Stadium | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Wankhede Stadium | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Newlands | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SuperSport Park | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| JSCA International Stadium Complex | 1 | 1 | 0 |
MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) has hosted this fixture more than any other ground, 13 times, with CSK winning 9 and KKR winning 4 there. In all, the rivalry has been played at 8 different venues, 8 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 | Final | KKR | 5 wickets | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| 2021 | Final | CSK | 27 runs | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
- 27 May 2012, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) (Final): CSK batted first and made 190/3, led by Suresh Raina 73 (38). KKR replied with 192/5, Manvinder Bisla 89 (48) top-scoring as Ben Hilfenhaus 2/25 did the damage for CSK. KKR won by 5 wickets. Player of the match: Manvinder Bisla.
- 15 Oct 2021, Dubai International Cricket Stadium (Final): CSK batted first and made 192/3, led by Faf du Plessis 86 (59), with Sunil Narine 2/26 the pick of the KKR bowlers. KKR replied with 165/9, Shubman Gill 51 (43) top-scoring as Shardul Thakur 3/38 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 27 runs. Player of the match: Faf du Plessis.
Five Most Memorable CSK vs KKR Matches
- Why it stands out: the highest-scoring game in the rivalry. 21 Apr 2021, Wankhede Stadium: CSK batted first and made 220/3, led by Faf du Plessis 95* (60). KKR replied with 202, Pat Cummins 66* (34) top-scoring as Deepak Chahar 4/29 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 18 runs. Player of the match: Faf du Plessis.
- Why it stands out: the narrowest win by runs. 8 Apr 2011, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): CSK batted first and made 153/4, led by S Anirudha 64 (55), with Jacques Kallis 2/34 the pick of the KKR bowlers. KKR replied with 151/7, Jacques Kallis 54 (42) top-scoring. CSK won by 2 runs. Player of the match: S Anirudha.
- Why it stands out: a Final meeting. 27 May 2012, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) (Final): CSK batted first and made 190/3, led by Suresh Raina 73 (38). KKR replied with 192/5, Manvinder Bisla 89 (48) top-scoring as Ben Hilfenhaus 2/25 did the damage for CSK. KKR won by 5 wickets. Player of the match: Manvinder Bisla.
- Why it stands out: a Final meeting. 15 Oct 2021, Dubai International Cricket Stadium (Final): CSK batted first and made 192/3, led by Faf du Plessis 86 (59), with Sunil Narine 2/26 the pick of the KKR bowlers. KKR replied with 165/9, Shubman Gill 51 (43) top-scoring as Shardul Thakur 3/38 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 27 runs. Player of the match: Faf du Plessis.
- Why it stands out: the highest individual score in the fixture, Mike Hussey’s 95. 28 Apr 2013, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): CSK batted first and made 200/3, led by Mike Hussey 95 (59). KKR replied with 186/4, Manvinder Bisla 92 (61) top-scoring. CSK won by 14 runs. Player of the match: Mike Hussey.
Current Form and What Happens Next
The three most recent meetings:
- 11 Apr 2025, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): CSK batted first and made 103/9, led by Shivam Dube 31* (29), with Sunil Narine 3/13 the pick of the KKR bowlers. KKR replied with 107/2, Sunil Narine 44 (18) top-scoring. KKR won by 8 wickets. Player of the match: Sunil Narine.
- 7 May 2025, Eden Gardens: KKR batted first and made 179/6, led by Ajinkya Rahane 48 (33), with Noor Ahmad 4/31 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 183/8, Dewald Brevis 52 (25) top-scoring as Vaibhav Arora 3/48 did the damage for KKR. CSK won by 2 wickets. Player of the match: Noor Ahmad.
- 14 Apr 2026, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): CSK batted first and made 192/5, led by Sanju Samson 48 (32), with Kartik Tyagi 2/35 the pick of the KKR bowlers. KKR replied with 160/7, Ramandeep Singh 35 (23) top-scoring as Noor Ahmad 3/21 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 32 runs. Player of the match: Noor Ahmad.
In IPL 2026 the teams met 1 time, with CSK winning 1. 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 Kolkata Knight Riders?
Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders have played 33 IPL matches: CSK have won 21 and KKR have won 11, with 1 no result (as of the end of IPL 2026).
Who has won more matches, CSK or KKR?
Chennai Super Kings have won more, 21 to 11.
What is the highest total in CSK vs KKR matches?
Chennai Super Kings made 235/4 on 23 Apr 2023 at Eden Gardens, the highest total in this fixture.
Who has scored the most runs in CSK vs KKR games?
Suresh Raina, with 610 runs in 19 innings.
Who has taken the most wickets in CSK vs KKR matches?
Sunil Narine, with 27 wickets.
Have CSK and KKR met in the IPL playoffs?
Yes, 2 times: 2012 Final (KKR); 2021 Final (CSK).