The battle between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), earlier known as Kings XI Punjab, has always been a match to watch out for in the IPL. Where CSK’s legendary consistency has seen them coined as a powerhouse, Punjab Kings have most frequently punched above their weight and have served some of the biggest upsets and high-scoring nail-biters the league has ever witnessed. The match history between the two rivals is still closely fought, where both sides have exchanged victories in past encounters, and thus, the storyline has been characterized by one of the teams’ outstanding plays, bold attacking, and close endings. Let’s have a complete look at the CSK vs PBKS Head to Head in IPL.
CSK vs PBKS Head to Head
The tight, back-and-forth nature of this rivalry is reflected best in the head-to-head record. With 32 games played in the IPL between them, the teams go into the match perfectly balanced at 16 wins each. This perfectly even draw highlights just how crazy competitive these matches can be, with neither side ever really figuratively or literally out of it, no matter the stat or ladder position.
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| Total Matches | 32 |
|---|---|
| CSK Won | 16 |
| PBKS Won | 16 |
| CSK Lost | 16 |
| PBKS Lost | 16 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
CSK vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record at Home Ground
CSK Record at Home Ground Against PBKS
CSK’s home ground, the MA Chidambaram Stadium, the rivalry is even more strange. PBKS has a little advantage with 5 wins against CSK 4 in these 9 games played there. These surprising stats at Chennai's ground underline the fact that Punjab are extremely capable of putting up a fight and beating the five-time winners at their own place.
| Total Matches | 9 |
|---|---|
| CSK Won | 4 |
| PBKS Won | 5 |
| CSK Lost | 5 |
| PBKS Lost | 4 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
PBKS Record at Home Ground Against CSK
The rivalry at the home venues of Punjab is still evenly matched. In the 10 matches that PBKS has played at their home ground, the two teams have mutually won five games each. Such a tie in matches on the land of Punjab is another indication of the hectic and alternating times these two teams have met, where the benefit of the home team is almost not there for the hosts.
| Total Matches | 10 |
|---|---|
| PBKS Won | 5 |
| CSK Won | 5 |
| PBKS Lost | 5 |
| CSK Lost | 5 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
CSK vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record at Neutral Venues
The rivalry is just as intense at neutral venues, which are places where neither team has a home advantage. Out of 13 games played in locations different from Chennai and Mohali, CSK has a slim lead with 7 wins against PBKS. Such a tight record is a testament that the result of a match between CSK and PBKS, when they are away from their home grounds, is really anyone’s guess.
| Total Matches | 13 |
|---|---|
| CSK Won | 7 |
| PBKS Won | 6 |
| CSK Lost | 6 |
| PBKS Lost | 7 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Records and Stats
Highest Score in the CSK vs PBKS Rivalry
The highest team score in the CSK vs PBKS rivalry. The record for the highest team score in the matches between CSK and PBKS is held by the former, who scored a huge 240/5 in the first meeting of the two sides way back in 2008.
Highest Score by CSK against PBKS
In 2008, the first IPL season, CSK scored their biggest ever runs against PBKS with an incredible 240/5. On top of the great hundred by Mike Hussey, this overwhelming show of strength laid down a total that the rivals couldn’t get over with their wickets in hand.
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Highest Score by PBKS against CSK
One of the worst batterings in this rivalry was in 2014 when PBKS scored its highest against CSK, making a giant 231/4. This amazing show of strength highlighted Punjab’s dynamite, letting Chennai’s bowlers suffer immensely.
Lowest Score in the CSK vs PBKS Rivalry
In this fiercely competitive rivalry, PBKS holds the record for the lowest total, being dismissed for only 92 runs in a game played in 2009. This miserable score highlights the intensity of the battle and the excellence in bowling.
Lowest Score by CSK against PBKS
Even when faced with their worst performances, CSK has always managed to come back stronger and put up a fight. They scored their poorest total against PBKS, a rather unimpressive 116/9, but still managed to win the game by a surprising 24 runs.
Lowest Score by CSK against PBKS
Among the great and intense encounters, PBKS is known for having the lowest innings total against this team, when they were bowled out for just 92 runs in a match at Mohali back in 2009.
Individual Records in CSK vs PBKS Rivalry
Most Runs & Highest Score in CSK vs PBKS Rivalry
Indian left-handed batsman, Suresh Raina from CSK, is the leading run scorer in this rivalry with a massive 719 runs to his name. Whereas from the team red, another indian star, KL Rahul, has scored the most runs for PBKS against CSK with 365 runs to his name. Australian Star, Mike Hussey, holds the record for the highest individual score in this rivalry with a score of 116 not out. Virendra Sehwag from PBKS holds the record for the highest individual score against CSK with a score of 122.
| Stats | CSK | PBKS |
| Most Runs | Suresh Raina (719 runs) | KL Rahul (365 runs) |
| Highest Scorer | Michael Hussey (116*) | Virender Sehwag (122) |
Most Wickets & Best Bowling in CSK vs PBKS Rivalry
Caribbean pacer, Dwayne Bravo from CSK, is the highest wicket-taker in this rivalry with 18 wickets in his hands. Indian spin bowler, Piyush Chawla from PBKS, is the highest wicket-taker for PBKS against CSK with 9 wickets to his name. Indian Bowler, Lakshmipathy Balaji, holds the record for best bowling figure in this rivalry with a figure of 5/24. Ravichandran Ashwin from PBKS holds the record for the best bowling figure for PBKS against CSK with a figure of 3/23.
| Stats | CSK | PBKS |
| Most Wickets | Dwayne Bravo (18 wickets) | Piyush Chawla (9 wickets) |
| Best Bowling | Lakshmipathy Balaji (5/24) | Ravichandran Ashwin (3/23) |
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Timeline
The battles between CSK and PBKS are their head-to-head rivalry in the past, which is filled with moments that have been landmark events in their rivalry. From the very dawn of time, CSK had already established its supremacy, with Michael Hussey’s scorching century (116*) in 2008 being the highlight, and also their 97-run victory in 2015, which is the most extensive winning margin by them over PBKS. But Punjab’s retorts have not only been good; they have been phenomenal. It was in 2010 when a crazy match between the two teams occurred, and then PBKS became the Super Over winners. Recently, PBKS has been instrumental in changing the situation by winning numerous meetings one after another, and in 2023, they managed an extraordinary four-wicket triumph by achieving a run chase of over 200. The ups and downs of both teams’ fortunes, along with the outstanding performances from the players, have been enough to keep their rivalry intact, making it one of the closest and most exciting contests of all time.
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Standings
Chennai Super Kings started their IPL journey by finishing 3rd at the points table in IPL 2008. CSK topped the points table by finishing 1st for the first time in IPL 2013, and then again in IPL 2015. CSK completed their first wooden spoon finish at 10th position in IPL 2025, after 18 long seasons. Punjab Kings tasted their first wooden spoon in IPL 2010 and then tasted their second in the very next season in IPL 2011, and then the third came in IPL 2016.
| CSK Position in the Table | IPL Season | PBKS Position in the Table |
| 3rd | 2008 | 2nd |
| 2nd | 2009 | 5th |
| 3rd | 2010 | 8th |
| 2nd | 2011 | 5th |
| 4th | 2012 | 6th |
| 1st | 2013 | 6th |
| 3rd | 2014 | 1st |
| 1st | 2015 | 8th |
| DNP | 2016 | 8th |
| DNP | 2017 | 5th |
| 2nd | 2018 | 7th |
| 2nd | 2019 | 6th |
| 7th | 2020 | 6th |
| 2nd | 2021 | 6th |
| 9th | 2022 | 6th |
| 2nd | 2023 | 8th |
| 5th | 2024 | 9th |
| 10th | 2025 | 1st |
