CSK vs KKR Head to Head Record in IPL

 

Since the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have been the two strongest teams in the tournament. With five IPL trophies, CSK is the most successful franchise in the IPL. Meanwhile, KKR has won the title twice, in 2012 and 2014, and finished runner-up in the 2021 edition.

Ahead of a new IPL season, let’s look at the CSK and KKR head-to-head records in IPL history, including a few batting and bowling stats of both teams.

CSK vs KKR Head-to-Head IPL History

CSK cruised to a nine-wicket win over KKR in the first-ever meeting between both teams in IPL. Jacob Oram took 3/32, while Matthew Hayden and MS Dhoni made 70 and 43, respectively, to ensure a thumping win for the franchise at Chidambaram Stadium. This win set the tone for the rest of the CSK-KKR fixtures, as the five-time champions have clinched 18 wins in the 28 meetings between both teams in IPL.

CSK vs KKR Overall IPL Head-to-Head Record

 

List of Last 5 CSK vs KKR Matches

1. May 14, 2023 – KKR won by 6 wickets
2. April 23, 2023 – CSK won by 49 runs
3. March 26, 2022 – KKR won by 6 wickets
4. October 15, 2021 – CSK won by 27 runs
5. September 26, 2021 – CSK won by 2 wickets

 

CSK vs KKR Stats

Former CSK batter Suresh Raina has amassed 610 runs against KKR in the yellow jersey. MS Dhoni and Faf du Plessis are two other batters who have scored more than 400 runs in the fixtures between CSK and KKR. Among the highest wicket-takers, Sunil Narine tops the chart with 22 wickets against CSK. Spin duo Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin have added 17 and 16 wickets to their name in the matches between the two teams in the IPL.

Here’s a look at the batting and bowling stats in the CSK vs KKR matches in the IPL.

Most Runs for CSK against KKR

Most Runs for KKR against CSK

Most Wickets for CSK against KKR

Most Wickets for KKR against CSK

Concluding Thoughts

CSK and KKR are always contenders in the IPL. The matches involving them have given both sets of fans and the neutrals plenty of thrills. The Chennai outfit is the defending champions, while KKR last won an IPL title a long time ago. Exciting cricket is on the cards when CSK and KKR lock horns in the upcoming season.