The CSK vs PBKS head to head record is now perfectly level. After 32 IPL matches, Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings have won 16 games each That makes this one of the most evenly matched rivalries in IPL history.
But the raw numbers hide a dramatic shift. CSK dominated this fixture for years, building a comfortable lead by the end of 2020, with as many as 16 wins from 23 meetings. Since IPL 2021, PBKS have won 7 of the next 9 meetings to pull level.
Punjab swept both encounters in IPL 2025, a season where they reached the IPL final for the second time while CSK finished last on the points table for the first time ever. With Shreyas Iyer leading a hungry PBKS squad into IPL 2026 and CSK rebuilding around Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad, this rivalry has never been more competitive.
CSK vs PBKS Head to Head: Overall Record
| Category | CSK | PBKS |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 32 | 32 |
| Wins | 16 | 16 |
| Losses | 16 | 16 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Score | 240 | 231 |
| Lowest Score | 107 | 92 |
A 50-50 split across 32 matches is rare in IPL. Most rivalries have a clear dominant team. Not this one. CSK’s highest of 240 came during one of their peak batting displays, while PBKS’s lowest of 92 shows how badly things can go when facing CSK’s bowling on a turning track.
PBKS were formerly known as Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) from 2008 to 2020 before rebranding. CSK were suspended in 2016 and 2017, so no matches were played between these sides in those years.
League Stage vs Playoff Record
| Format | Matches | CSK Wins | PBKS Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| League Stage | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Playoffs | 2 | 1 | 1 |
CSK and PBKS have met twice in the playoffs. The 2008 semi-final in Mumbai was a one-sided affair where CSK crushed PBKS by 9 wickets, with Makhaya Ntini earning the Player of the Match award. PBKS got their revenge in the 2014 Qualifier 2, where Virender Sehwag’s stunning 122 powered a 24-run win, sending PBKS to their first IPL final Suresh Raina’s 87 off 25 balls in that same match is still one of the greatest IPL innings, but it wasn’t enough.
These two teams have never met in an IPL final. PBKS reached the final in 2014 (lost to KKR) and again in 2025 (lost to RCB by 6 runs)
Venue-Wise Head to Head Breakdown
Here is Complete Venuewise Breakdown of Records:
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Here’s something that surprises most fans. At Chepauk, PBKS actually lead 5-4 against CSK. That’s right. CSK’s famed fortress has not been a fortress against Punjab. The spin-friendly conditions that trouble most visitors have not been an issue for PBKS’s batting lineups over the years.
In IPL 2025, PBKS beat CSK at Chepauk by 4 wickets, with Shreyas Iyer’s 72 off 41 leading the chase of 191. Yuzvendra Chahal took a hat-trick (4/32) in CSK’s innings. That result knocked CSK out of playoff contention
PCA Stadium, Mohali / Mullanpur
At PBKS’s old home ground in Mohali, the record is split 3-3 across six matches. PBKS shifted their home base to the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur (New Chandigarh) from 2023. The first CSK vs PBKS match at this new venue took place in IPL 2025.
And what a match it was. Priyansh Arya smashed 103 off 42 balls, the highest score at Mullanpur in IPL history at that point. PBKS posted 219/6 and CSK, despite Dhoni’s 27 off 12 balls in a late counter-attack, fell 18 runs short
Neutral Venues and Dharamsala
At neutral venues like Dubai, Sharjah, and Pune, CSK hold a 4-2 advantage. The HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala, PBKS’s secondary home ground, has hosted two CSK vs PBKS matches with each team winning once. The most recent was in IPL 2024, where CSK won by 28 runs courtesy of a strong bowling performance.
| Venue | Matches | CSK Wins | PBKS Wins | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chepauk, Chennai | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Mohali | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Mullanpur | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dharamsala | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Neutral/Other Venues | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 |
CSK vs PBKS: Season-by-Season Results (2008–2025)
| Year | Match 1 | Match 2 / Match 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | PBKS won by 18 runs (Mullanpur) | PBKS won by 4 wkts (Chennai) |
| 2024 | PBKS won by 7 wkts (Chennai) | CSK won by 28 runs (Dharamsala) |
| 2023 | PBKS won by 4 wkts (Chennai) | (Only 1 match) |
| 2022 | PBKS won by 11 runs | PBKS won by 54 runs |
| 2021 | PBKS won by 6 wkts | CSK won by 6 wkts |
| 2020 | CSK won by 10 wkts (Dubai) | CSK won by 9 wkts (Abu Dhabi) |
| 2019 | CSK won by 22 runs | PBKS won by 6 wkts |
| 2018 | PBKS won by 4 runs (Mohali) | CSK won by 5 wkts (Pune) |
| 2015 | CSK won by 97 runs | PBKS won by 22 runs |
| 2014 | CSK won by 7 wkts / PBKS won by 24 runs (Q2) | (2 matches) |
| 2013 | CSK won by 15 runs | CSK won by 7 wkts |
| 2012 | CSK won by 10 runs | PBKS won by 7 wkts |
| 2011 | CSK won by 8 wkts | CSK won by 22 runs |
| 2010 | PBKS won (Super Over) | CSK won by 6 wkts (Dharamsala) |
| 2009 | CSK won by 12 runs | CSK won by 24 runs |
| 2008 | PBKS won by 2 wkts / CSK won by 18 runs | CSK won by 9 wkts (Semi-final) |
The table reveals two clear phases. From 2008 to 2020, CSK were dominant, building a 16-9 lead. Then came the collapse. PBKS won 7 of the next 9 league-stage matches from 2021 to 2025 to draw the all-time record level at 16-16. CSK’s recent struggles, particularly in 2025 where they won just 4 of 14 matches, played a major role in that swing.
Top 3 Most Memorable CSK vs PBKS Encounters
Here are some Famous Encounters in CSK vs PBKS Rivalry:
1. IPL 2014 Qualifier 2: Sehwag’s 122 vs Raina’s 87
This remains one of the greatest playoff matches in IPL history. Virender Sehwag opened the batting for PBKS and smashed 122 off 58 balls, his highest T20 score, to set a massive target.
CSK looked dead and buried at one point, but Suresh Raina launched an absurd counter-attack with 87 off just 25 balls, the fastest 50+ score in IPL playoff history at that time. Despite Raina’s heroics, PBKS held on to win by 24 runs and reached their first IPL final. Two legendary innings in the same match. Both are still talked about a decade later.
2. IPL 2025 Match 49: Chahal’s Hat-Trick Knocks CSK Out
This was the match that officially ended CSK’s 2025 season. At Chepauk on April 30, Sam Curran played a stunning innings of 88 off 47 balls for CSK. But just when 200+ looked certain, Yuzvendra Chahal produced the first hat-trick of IPL 2025, finishing with 4/32, to restrict CSK to 190 all out
In the chase, Prabhsimran Singh (54) and captain Shreyas Iyer (72 off 41) guided PBKS home with 2 balls to spare. CSK were knocked out of playoff contention, marking the first time they finished last in IPL history. It was also PBKS’s 8th win in the last 9 meetings against CSK.
3. IPL 2010: The Original Super Over Thriller
Before Super Overs became a regular feature of T20 cricket, CSK and PBKS played out one of the first-ever Super Over finishes in IPL history in 2010.
After both teams tied on scores in regulation play, the match went to a Super Over, which PBKS won. It was chaotic, dramatic, and set the tone for a rivalry that would produce tight finishes for years to come.
Key Players In The CSK vs PBKS Rivalry
Top Run-Scorers
| Player | Team | Runs | Key Stats | 2026 Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suresh Raina | CSK | 719 | Top scorer | Retired |
| MS Dhoni | CSK | 637 | Clutch finisher | CSK (uncapped) |
| Faf du Plessis | CSK/RCB | 593 | Reliable opener | Withdrawn (Playing PSL) |
| KL Rahul | PBKS/DC | 365 | PBKS top scorer | DC |
| Shaun Marsh | PBKS | 296 | Early years star | Retired |
Suresh Raina dominates this rivalry’s batting charts with 719 runs His aggressive middle-order batting during CSK’s peak years (2008–2021) produced some of the most memorable innings in this fixture. His 87 off 25 in the 2014 Qualifier remains the standout, but Raina consistently delivered against Punjab across home and away conditions.
MS Dhoni’s 637 runs carry the usual Dhoni premium. Many of those runs arrived in pressure situations during the back end of innings. His 54* in Dharamsala in 2010, chasing 193 in a must-win match, is a perfect example of how he built his legend against this opposition.
For PBKS, KL Rahul’s 365 runs were scored during his stint as PBKS captain (2020–2023). He now plays for Delhi Capitals. Currently, PBKS’s active batters with the most runs against CSK include Shreyas Iyer and Shashank Singh, both of whom made significant contributions in the 2025 double.
Top Wicket-Takers
| Player | Team (then) | Wickets | Notable | 2026 Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwayne Bravo | CSK | 18 | Death-overs master | Retired |
| R. Ashwin | CSK | 18 | Middle-overs control | Retired (Aug 2025) |
| Ravindra Jadeja | CSK | 16 | All-round impact | Now at RR (traded) |
| Piyush Chawla | PBKS | 9 | PBKS’s top wicket-taker | Retired |
Dwayne Bravo and R. Ashwin shared the top spot with 18 wickets each against PBKS Bravo’s death-overs mastery and Ashwin’s powerplay control gave CSK a two-pronged bowling advantage for years. Ravindra Jadeja’s 16 wickets complete a familiar CSK trio at the top. All three are no longer part of CSK for 2026, which is remarkable. Bravo and Ashwin are retired, while Jadeja was traded to RR.
PBKS’s top wicket-taker is Piyush Chawla with just 9 scalps, reflecting how this rivalry has been bowling-dominated by CSK names historically. Lakshmipathy Balaji’s 5/24 for CSK remains the best individual bowling figures in this matchup. For PBKS, Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal are now the primary bowling threats heading into 2026.
Biggest Wins In The CSK vs PBKS Rivalry
| Winner | Margin | Year | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSK | 97 runs | 2015 | Chennai |
| CSK | 9 wickets | 2008 | Mumbai (Semi-final) |
| PBKS | 54 runs | 2022 | Mumbai |
| PBKS | 24 runs | 2014 | Mumbai (Qualifier 2) |
| CSK | 28 runs | 2024 | Dharamsala |
| PBKS | 18 runs | 2025 | Mullanpur |
Recent Form: PBKS’s Stunning Turnaround
| Year | Venue | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Chennai | Punjab Kings | 4 wickets |
| 2025 | Mullanpur | Punjab Kings | 18 runs |
| 2024 | Dharamsala | Chennai Super Kings | 28 runs |
| 2024 | Chennai | Punjab Kings | 7 wickets |
| 2023 | Chennai | Punjab Kings | 4 wickets |
PBKS have won 4 of the last 5 meetings against CSK. That stretch has levelled an all-time record that CSK once led 16-9. The turnaround coincided with PBKS building a more balanced squad and CSK’s decline, particularly the disastrous 2025 season where they finished bottom with 8 points.
What IPL 2026 Brings to This Rivalry
PBKS will enter IPL 2026 as last season’s runners-up Under Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy and Ricky Ponting’s coaching, they topped the league stage in 2025 with 19 points before losing the final to RCB by 6 runs. The core remains intact for 2026, with Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, and Yuzvendra Chahal all retained. Cooper Connolly and Ben Dwarshuis were added at the mini auction
CSK are rebuilding after finishing 10th in IPL 2025. The blockbuster trade sent Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to RR in exchange for Sanju Samson Ruturaj Gaikwad continues as captain, with Dhoni retained as an uncapped player. Notably, all three of CSK’s joint-highest wicket-takers in this rivalry (Bravo, Ashwin, Jadeja) are no longer in the squad. CSK’s bowling against PBKS will have an entirely new look in 2026.
The IPL 2026 season runs from March 28 to May 31. PBKS kick off against Gujarat Titans, while CSK open against Rajasthan Royals on March 30 in Guwahati
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Conclusion: CSK vs PBKS Rivalry is Tied In Terms of Wins 16-16
The all-time record says neither side holds the edge. 16-16 across 32 matches is as balanced as it gets. But context matters. PBKS have won 7 of the last 9 encounters, swept the 2025 season, and enter 2026 as runners-up with a settled squad. CSK are coming off their worst-ever campaign and have lost all three of their leading wicket-takers in this rivalry.
PBKS holds the current form, the momentum, and arguably the stronger squad heading into 2026. CSK holds the historical pedigree and the capacity to rebuild quickly. When these two meet in IPL 2026, it’ll be a contest between a franchise rising towards its first title and another trying to find its way back to the top.
