Royal Challengers Bengaluru Vs Chennai Super Kings Team Standings
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Last 7 Head-to-Head Encounters
RCB has undergone a massive resurgence in this rivalry, winning 5 of the last 7 matches, including a stretch of 4 straight wins from 2024 to 2026.
Date
Venue
Winner
Margin
05 Apr 2026
Bengaluru
RCB
43 Runs
03 May 2025
Bengaluru
RCB
2 Runs
28 Mar 2025
Chennai
RCB
50 Runs
18 May 2024
Bengaluru
RCB
27 Runs
22 Mar 2024
Chennai
CSK
6 Wickets
17 Apr 2023
Bengaluru
CSK
8 Runs
04 May 2022
Pune
RCB
13 Runs
Upcoming Series & Venue Details (IPL 2026)
Event
Date
Venue
Significance
IPL Qualifier 1
May 21, 2026
Narendra Modi Stadium
Fight for Direct Final Entry
IPL Eliminator
May 22, 2026
Eden Gardens
Knockout Pressure Cooker
IPL Grand Final
May 24, 2026
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
The Ultimate Crown
ICC T20I Team Rankings (April 2026)
Rank
Country
Rating
Points
1
India
268
15,450
2
Australia
259
12,120
3
England
255
11,800
4
South Africa
250
10,250
Head-to-Head Summary (All Time)
Matches Played
CSK Wins
RCB Wins
No Result
Win % (CSK/RCB)
34
21
12
1
62% / 35%
Most Memorable Match – The Epic Thriller!
Season
Venue
Drama
Winner
2024
Bengaluru
RCB needed to win by 18+ runs to qualify; CSK needed 17 in last over.
RCB (Won by 27 runs)
Major Tournament Matches (Knockouts)
Year
Stage
Winner
Key Margin
2011
Final
CSK
Won by 58 runs
2015
Qualifier 2
CSK
Won by 3 wickets
2024
Virtual Knockout
RCB
Won by 27 runs
Key Performance Table (2025-26 Season)
Player
Role
Stats
Impact
Virat Kohli
Batter
640 Runs
Leading Run Scorer (Orange Cap Contender)
Matheesha Pathirana
Bowler
19 Wickets
Death Over Specialist (CSK)
Tim David
Finisher
210 Strike Rate
Power Hitter (RCB)
Tactical Power-Plays & Record Breakers (2025-26)
Metric
Record Holder
Value
Team
Highest Powerplay Score
RCB
92/0
Bengaluru
Most Sixes in an Innings
Tim David
11
RCB
Best Economy (Death)
Jasprit Bumrah
4.2
MI (League Wide)
Strategic Matchups & Squad Dynamics
Matchup
Tactical Battle
Edge
Kohli vs. Pathirana
Vertical Bounce vs. Slingshot
Pathirana (Death Overs)
Ruturaj vs. Siraj
Classic Timing vs. New Ball Swing
Siraj (Early Wickets)
Dube vs. Spin
Power Hitting vs. Flight
Dube (Mid-Overs)
History Re-Written: Records Smashed (2025/26)
Record Category
New Record
Set By
Most Runs in a Single Season
985 Runs
Virat Kohli (Projected)
Fastest T20 Century
38 Balls
Travis Head (SRH)
Most 200+ Scores (Season)
8 Times
RCB
Pace vs. Power: World’s Fastest Bowlers (2026)
Bowler
Max Speed
Avg Speed
Discipline
Mayank Yadav
157.4 km/h
148 km/h
Raw Pace
Matheesha Pathirana
153.2 km/h
145 km/h
Yorker Specialist
Anrich Nortje
155.1 km/h
146 km/h
Hit the Deck
The Captain’s Gambit: Genius Strategic Moves
Strategy
Game
Result
Outcome
Spin-Heavy Opener
RCB vs CSK
3 Wickets in PP
RCB broke CSK’s momentum
Impact Sub Finisher
CSK vs GT
45 runs (12 balls)
CSK chased 210
The Fortress Chronicles: Crowd Dominance
Stadium
Atmosphere Rating
Home Win %
Noise Level
M. Chinnaswamy (RCB)
10/10
75%
128 Decibels
MA Chidambaram (CSK)
10/10
80%
126 Decibels
Final Verdict:
The RCB-CSK rivalry has transcended traditional cricket, becoming a global spectacle of tactical depth and raw emotion. While CSK holds the historical advantage, RCB’s recent aggressive resurgence in 2025/26 has leveled the playing field. This is no longer just a game; it is a battle for T20 supremacy.
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