The Indian Premier League competition between the Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Chennai Super Kings is one of the most exciting and closely watched matches in the league. The fans across the country look forward to seeing each other when these two powerhouse teams face each other on the field. Both these teams have a humongous fan following, legendary players, and thrilling matches up their sleeves that made this rivalry all the more special. The years have also seen several unforgettable games in the history of RCB and CSK, whereby the competition was hard-nosed, talent extraordinary and a dramatic end. Regardless of what the victory means or whatever the nail biting finish is, each of the Bangalore vs Chennai games adds a new page to their historic books in IPL. In this article, we go deep into the head-to-head record and stats to delve into the past performance, star players, and key moments of each game that have made this riveting rivalry. Chennai Super Kings are the other successful side in the history of the Indian Premier League who have played some great and exhilarating matches in the last 17 seasons of the league against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. The south Indian derby is always in much anticipation among fans residing in both cities as well as globally. High-profile players from either side have also made the contests look more eye-catching since the inception of the tournament in 2008. Also Read | Rohit Sharma World Cup Centuries: Complete List & Records While talking about a few interesting encounters between the two vanguards, there was this one taking place in Bangalore in the year 2018. The 24th match of the season saw skipper MS Dhoni go berserk and win the clash for his side. Chasing 206 and with CSK struggling at 74/4 after 9 overs, Dhoni hammered 70* off just 34 with seven sixes and a sole four to seal the deal. A year later at the same venue, the Yellow Army was chasing 162 and fall short by just one run. Dhoni again came up with fireworks as he smashed 84* off 48 as well as 24 runs off the last over of the match but couldn't get his side over the line in a thriller of a contest. Interestingly, CSK have won the elusive trophy five times in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023, all under the leadership of former Indian legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni. As quoted above, they are the co-supermost successful franchise in the cash-rich league after Mumbai Indians (MI) who have won the title five times (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020). On the other hand, RCB managed to finish as runners-up on three occasions in 2009, 2011, and 2016 and is yet to end its trophy drought. It was CSK who had defeated them in the summit clash in 2011 and lifted their second IPL trophy back then. Both the teams had met only once in the league phase of the sixteenth edition of the IPL, with CSK emerging victorious in a nail-biter of a contest. Head to Head Results Matches CSK WON RCB WON NO Result 34 22 11 1 Overall Results Date Winner Margin Venue 18-May-24 Royal Challengers Bengaluru 27 runs Bengaluru 22-Mar-24 Chennai Super Kings 6 wickets Chennai 17-Apr-23 Chennai Super Kings 8 runs Bangalore 12-Apr-22 Royal Challengers Bangalore 23 runs Navi Mumbai 04-May-22 Chennai Super Kings 13 runs Pune 25-Apr-21 Chennai Super Kings 69 runs Mumbai 24-Sep-21 Chennai Super Kings 6 wickets Sharjah 10-Oct-20 Royal Challengers Bangalore 37 runs Dubai (DSC) 25-Oct-20 Chennai Super Kings 8 wickets Dubai (DSC) 23-Mar-19 Chennai Super Kings 7 wickets Chennai 21-Apr-19 Royal Challengers Bangalore 1 run Bangalore 25-Apr-18 Chennai Super Kings 5 wickets Bangalore 05-May-18 Chennai Super Kings 6 wickets Pune 21-Apr-15 Chennai Super Kings 27 runs Bangalore 03-May-15 Chennai Super Kings 24 runs Chennai 21-May-15 Chennai Super Kings 3 wickets Ranchi 18-May-14 Royal Challengers Bangalore 8 wickets Ranchi 24-May-14 Chennai Super Kings 5 wickets Bangalore 13-Apr-13 Chennai Super Kings 4 wickets Chennai 18-May-13 Royal Challengers Bangalore 24 runs Bangalore 12-Apr-12 Chennai Super Kings 5 wickets Chennai 25-Apr-12 No Result - Bangalore 16-Apr-11 Chennai Super Kings 21 runs Chennai 22-May-11 Royal Challengers Bangalore 8 wickets Bangalore 24-May-11 Chennai Super Kings 6 wickets Mumbai 28-May-11 Chennai Super Kings 58 runs Chennai 23-Mar-10 Royal Challengers Bangalore 36 runs Bangalore 31-Mar-10 Chennai Super Kings 5 wickets Chennai 20-Apr-09 Chennai Super Kings 92 runs Port Elizabeth 14-May-09 Royal Challengers Bangalore 2 wickets Durban 20-Apr-09 Royal Challengers Bangalore 6 wickets Johannesburg 28-Apr-08 Chennai Super Kings 13 runs Bangalore 21-May-08 Royal Challengers Bangalore 14 runs Chennai Also Read | India vs England ODI Head-to-Head Record & Stats Most Runs BATTERS Innings Runs SR HS Virat Kohli (RCB) 33 1020 124.84 90* MS Dhoni (CSK) 32 751 144.98 84* Suresh Raina (CSK) 27 710 135.49 94* Most Wickets Bowler Wkts. Econ. BBI Ravindra Jadeja (CSK) 19 6.93 3/13 Dwayne Bravo (CSK) 17 7.96 3/24 Albie Morkel (CSK) 16 7.84 4/32 Conclusion As we look back on the most memorable face-offs between Bangalore and Chennai, it becomes pretty clear that this is one rivalry that brings out the best in both the teams. These games, over the years, have provided fans with countless moments that are thrilling - from those tense finishes to spectacular performances. Whether it is the powerful batting lineup of Bangalore or the strategic gameplay of Chennai, every match feels like a clash of titans that promises something special each time they meet. The rivalry will change with its new chapters and unforgettable moments as the IPL unfolds. Fans will look forward to future games, but each game is sure to be full of excitement and competition and that never-fading thrill that one feels in one of the loved rivalries of the IPL.