Chennai Super Kings dominate the CSK vs SRH head to head record with 15 wins from 22 matches.That makes this one of the most one-sided rivalries in the IPL. But there’s a twist. Sunrisers Hyderabad broke through at Chepauk for the first time in IPL 2025, and with both teams rebuilding for 2026, the gap could narrow fast.
This rivalry started in 2013, when SRH replaced Deccan Chargers as the Hyderabad franchise. CSK immediately established dominance. But the matchup carries extra weight because of the 2018 IPL final, where Shane Watson’s unbeaten 117 crushed SRH and delivered CSK their third title.
With Pat Cummins facing an injury-forced absence from the start of IPL 2026 and CSK undergoing a major squad overhaul, this rivalry enters a new phase.
CSK vs SRH Head to Head: Overall Record
| Category | CSK | SRH |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 22 | 22 |
| Wins | 15 | 7 |
| Losses | 7 | 15 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Score | 223/3 | 192/7 |
| Lowest Score | 132/5 | 134 |
CSK’s win percentage of 68.18% against SRH is one of their highest against any franchise. SRH have only existed since 2013, so the sample size is smaller compared to rivalries with RCB, MI, or DC. But CSK’s dominance has been consistent across home, away, and neutral venues.
CSK’s highest of 223/3 came in their very first meeting against SRH in 2013 at Hyderabad. SRH’s lowest of 134 was recorded in Chennai in 2024, when Ruturaj Gaikwad’s 98 powered CSK to 212/3 before bowling SRH out. Every match between these two has produced a result. No washouts or ties across 22 games.
League Stage vs Playoff Record
| Format | Matches | CSK Wins | SRH Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| League Stage | 18 | 12 | 6 |
| Playoffs / Final | 4 | 3 | 1 |
CSK and SRH have met once in an IPL final, the 2018 title decider at the Wankhede Stadium. They’ve also clashed in three other playoff matches. CSK’s 3-1 record in knockouts against SRH shows their ability to step up when the stakes are highest. The only SRH playoff win came in the 2018 Qualifier 1, which set up a rematch in the final that CSK won emphatically.
Venue-Wise Head to Head Breakdown
Here is the Venue wise Records of both Teams:
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Chepauk was an absolute fortress for CSK against SRH. In the first 5 matches at this venue, CSK won all five, often by large margins. SRH simply could not crack the spin-friendly conditions and the charged home crowd
That streak ended in IPL 2025. On April 25, Harshal Patel’s 4/28 dismantled CSK for 154, and Kamindu Mendis (32*) guided SRH home by 5 wickets with 8 balls to spare. It was SRH’s first-ever win against CSK in Chennai. The record at Chepauk now stands at CSK 5, SRH 1.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Hyderabad has been more competitive. CSK have still won the majority of encounters here, but SRH have recorded some of their most convincing wins on home turf. The 2022 meeting at DY Patil (SRH’s temporary neutral home) saw SRH chase down the target with 8 wickets in hand, their most dominant win in this rivalry.
Neutral Venues
At neutral grounds used during the UAE seasons (2020-2021), disrupted 2025 schedule, and early IPL years, the record has been mixed. SRH picked up notable wins in Dubai (2020) and Abu Dhabi, but CSK’s overall strength in pressure situations has given them the edge more often than not.
| Venue | Matches | CSK Wins | SRH Wins | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chepauk, Chennai | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Hyderabad / Vizag | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Neutral/Other Venues | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
CSK vs SRH: Season-by-Season Results (2013–2026)
SRH entered the IPL in 2013, replacing the Deccan Chargers franchise. Both CSK and SRH (via Deccan Chargers’ earlier suspension) missed the 2016 and 2017 seasons. CSK were suspended, while SRH competed. So there are no CSK vs SRH matches in those two years.
| Year | Match 1 | Match 2 / Other |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | SRH won by 5 wkts (Chennai) | (Only 1 match) |
| 2024 | SRH won by 7 runs (Hyderabad) | CSK won by 78 runs (Chennai) |
| 2023 | CSK won by 7 runs (Chennai) | (Only 1 match) |
| 2022 | CSK won by 13 runs (DY Patil) | SRH won by 8 wkts (DY Patil) |
| 2021 | CSK won by 7 wkts | CSK won by 6 wkts |
| 2020 | CSK won by 20 runs (Dubai) | SRH won by 7 runs (Dubai) |
| 2019 | CSK won by 6 wkts / CSK won by 6 wkts | (2 league matches) |
| 2018 | Q1: SRH won by 2 wkts / Q2: CSK won | Final: CSK won by 8 wkts (Watson 117*) |
| 2015 | CSK won by 5 wkts / CSK won by 2 runs | (2 matches) |
| 2014 | SRH won / CSK won | (Split 1-1) |
| 2013 | CSK won by 5 wkts / CSK won | (First-ever meetings) |
CSK’s dominance peaked from 2019 to 2021, when they won 5 consecutive matches against SRH. That stretch included both 2019 league encounters and both 2021 games. Since then, SRH have won 3 of the last 5 meetings (in 2020, 2022, 2024, and 2025), showing that the gap has narrowed significantly.
Top 3 Most Memorable CSK vs SRH Encounters
Here are the most Memorable matches from Rivalry:
1. IPL 2018 Final: Watson’s 117* Crowns CSK Champions
May 27, 2018. Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. SRH posted 178/6, with captain Kane Williamson (47) and Yusuf Pathan (45*) building a competitive total. Bhuvneshwar Kumar started the CSK chase brilliantly, conceding just 9 runs in his first 3 overs and removing Faf du Plessis early
Then Shane Watson happened. After scoring just 1 off his first 10 balls, the Australian exploded. He smashed 117* off 57 balls (11 fours, 8 sixes), the highest score in an IPL final at that time. One particular over off Sandeep Sharma went for 27 runs. Watson and Suresh Raina (32) put on a 117-run partnership. CSK won by 8 wickets with 9 balls to spare, clinching their third IPL title and becoming the first team to beat an opponent four times in a single IPL season.
2. IPL 2025: SRH Break the Chepauk Jinx
For 12 years and 5 straight matches, SRH had never beaten CSK at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. That record fell on April 25, 2025. Harshal Patel was the architect, returning 4/28 to bowl CSK out for just 154 on a slow Chepauk surface. Dewald Brevis (42 off 25) and Ayush Mhatre (30 off 19) fought hard for CSK, but Kamindu Mendis took an incredible catch to dismiss Brevis and later guided the chase with an unbeaten 32 off 22 balls
The match also marked MS Dhoni’s 400th T20 appearance, but it was a night of milestones for SRH. This result extended CSK’s home misery in 2025, contributing to their eventual last-place finish on the points table.
3. IPL 2024 at Chepauk: CSK’s 78-Run Demolition
In contrast to 2025, CSK’s most recent home win against SRH was a demolition.
In Match 46 of IPL 2024), Ruturaj Gaikwad smashed 98 off 54 balls, supported by Daryl Mitchell (52) and Shivam Dube (39*), as CSK posted 212/3. SRH’s reply crumbled to 134 all out, handing CSK a 78-run win, their biggest victory margin against SRH by runs
Key Players in the CSK vs SRH Rivalry
Top Run-Scorers
| Player | Team | Runs | Key Stat | 2026 Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kane Williamson | SRH | 417+ | SRH’s top scorer | No longer in IPL |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | 394 | Active top scorer | CSK (captain) |
| MS Dhoni | CSK | 350+ | Clutch finisher | CSK (uncapped) |
| Abhishek Sharma | SRH | 249 | Active SRH top scorer | SRH |
Kane Williamson topped the run charts during his SRH captaincy years (2018-2023), including the 2018 final where he was SRH’s highest scorer with 47. Ruturaj Gaikwad leads among active players with 394 runs, including his near-century of 98 in the 2024 Chepauk meeting. For SRH’s current squad, Abhishek Sharma (249 runs) is the leading run-scorer in this fixture.
Top Wicket-Takers
| Player | Team (then) | Wickets | Notable | 2026 Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwayne Bravo | CSK | 20 | All-time leader | Retired |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | SRH | 11 | SRH’s top wicket-taker | RCB (2026) |
| T Natarajan | SRH | 10 | Yorker specialist | DC (2026) |
| Rashid Khan | SRH | 10 | Leg-spin threat | GT |
| Deepak Chahar | CSK | 10 | Powerplay specialist | MI (2026) |
Dwayne Bravo leads the all-time bowling charts with a commanding 20 wickets against SRH. That’s nearly double the next-best bowler. His death-overs mastery and clever variations made him CSK’s ultimate weapon in this matchup. Bravo has retired.
On SRH’s side, Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s 11 wickets were built on his trademark swing bowling in the powerplay. But notably, none of SRH’s top bowlers against CSK are still at the franchise for 2026. Bhuvneshwar moved to RCB, Natarajan to DC, and Rashid Khan is at GT. Harshal Patel (4/28 in the 2025 Chepauk win) is now the leading active SRH bowler in this rivalry.
Biggest Wins in the CSK vs SRH Rivalry
| Winner | Margin | Year | Venue / Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSK | 8 wickets | 2018 | Wankhede (IPL Final) |
| CSK | 78 runs | 2024 | Chepauk, Chennai |
| CSK | 45 runs | 2021 | Wankhede, Mumbai |
| SRH | 8 wickets | 2022 | DY Patil, Mumbai |
| SRH | 7 runs | 2020 | Dubai |
| SRH | 5 wickets | 2025 | Chepauk (first SRH win here) |
Recent Form: SRH Closing The Gap
| Year | Venue | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Chepauk, Chennai | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 5 wickets |
| 2024 | Chepauk, Chennai | Chennai Super Kings | 78 runs |
| 2024 | Hyderabad | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7 runs |
| 2023 | Chepauk, Chennai | Chennai Super Kings | 7 runs |
| 2022 | DY Patil, Mumbai | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 8 wickets |
The last 5 meetings are split 3-2 in SRH’s favour. That’s a significant shift from the days when CSK would win practically every encounter. SRH’s 2025 Chepauk breakthrough was particularly meaningful, as it showed they can compete with CSK on their most difficult away ground.
What IPL 2026 Brings to This Rivalry
SRH opened IPL 2026 against RCB on March 28 at the Chinnaswamy. Pat Cummins was named captain for a third consecutive season, but he’s battling a lumbar stress back injury that has kept him out since July 2025. He missed the T20 World Cup 2026 entirely. Ishan Kishan is expected to captain SRH in Cummins’ absence.
The SRH squad includes Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kamindu Mendis, Harshal Patel, and new signing Liam Livingstone. Coach Daniel Vettori continues in charge. Despite a disappointing 6th-place finish in 2025), SRH’s batting firepower remains among the most explosive in the league.
CSK are rebuilding after finishing 10th (last) in 2025). The blockbuster trade brought Sanju Samson from RR in exchange for Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran Ruturaj Gaikwad continues as captain, with Dhoni retained as an uncapped player. CSK’s first match is against RR on March 30 in Guwahati.
Notably, Bravo (retired), Jadeja (traded to RR), and Deepak Chahar (now at MI) are all gone from CSK. Three of the top five wicket-takers in this rivalry are no longer available to CSK, which will dramatically change the bowling dynamics when these teams next meet.
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Conclusion: CSK’s 15-7 Lead Across 22 Matches is Commanding
Their 3-1 playoff record, including the 2018 final win, adds extra weight. Five IPL titles to SRH’s one reflects the broader gulf in franchise achievement.
But there are clear signs of SRH closing the gap. They’ve won 3 of the last 5 meetings, broke through at Chepauk for the first time in 2025, and boast a lineup featuring Head, Klaasen, Livingstone, and Abhishek that can overpower any bowling attack. Cummins’ injury is a concern, but Kishan’s T20 World Cup form and domestic captaincy success suggest SRH won’t be leaderless.
CSK still holds the historical dominance. SRH holds the momentum and the firepower. With both teams having endured difficult 2025 campaigns, IPL 2026 offers a fresh start and possibly the most competitive chapter yet in this increasingly fascinating Southern rivalry.
