Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have five IPL titles and a reputation for winning under pressure. But beyond trophies, the franchise also owns some of the biggest batting totals in tournament history. CSK’s highest score in IPL stands at 246/5, set back in 2010 when Murali Vijay hammered 127 off 56 balls at Chepauk.
Across 18 seasons, CSK have crossed the 200-mark ten times in IPL matches, winning nine of those games. Players from different eras have powered these totals. From Michael Hussey in the inaugural season to Dewald Brevis in 2025, here is a complete breakdown of the top 10 highest scores by CSK in the IPL.
Top 10 Highest Scores By CSK In IPL
| # | Score | Opponent | Venue | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 246/5 | Rajasthan Royals | Chennai | 3 Apr 2010 | Won |
| 2 | 240/5 | Kings XI Punjab | Mohali | 19 Apr 2008 | Won |
| 3 | 235/4 | KKR | Kolkata | 23 Apr 2023 | Won |
| 4 | 230/5 | Gujarat Titans | Ahmedabad | 25 May 2025 | Won |
| 5 | 226/6 | RCB | Bengaluru | 17 Apr 2023 | Won |
| 6 | 223/3 | SRH | Hyderabad | 8 May 2013 | Won |
| 7 | 223/3 | Delhi Capitals | Delhi | 20 May 2023 | Won |
| 8 | 222/5 | Delhi Daredevils | Chennai | 25 May 2012 | Won |
| 9 | 220/3 | KKR | Mumbai | 21 Apr 2021 | Won |
| 10 | 218/4 | Mumbai Indians | Delhi | 1 May 2021 | Lost |
A Closer Look At Each Record Total
Here are the Brief overview of each Record:
1. 246/5 vs Rajasthan Royals: 3 April 2010, Chennai
Murali Vijay delivered CSK’s greatest IPL batting display with 127 off 56 balls at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. His innings featured 11 sixes and 8 fours. Albie Morkel added 62 off 34 balls, and the pair shared a 152-run stand for the third wicket.
CSK posted 246/5, which was the highest team total in IPL history at that time. Rajasthan Royals fought through Naman Ojha’s 94 not out and Shane Watson’s quick 60, but fell short by 23 runs. Doug Bollinger’s tight 2/15 kept the chase in check.
2. 240/5 vs Kings XI Punjab: 19 April 2008, Mohali
In the inaugural IPL season, Michael Hussey announced CSK’s batting firepower with an unbeaten 116 off 54 balls. He struck 9 sixes and 8 fours on a flat Mohali pitch.
Suresh Raina (32 off 13) and MS Dhoni (25 off 16) added quick runs in the middle overs. Kings XI Punjab managed 207/4 in reply, with Kumar Sangakkara scoring 54. CSK won by 33 runs in what became one of the standout performances of IPL 2008.
3. 235/4 vs Kolkata Knight Riders: 23 April 2023, Kolkata
This total was built on a collective batting effort at Eden Gardens. Ajinkya Rahane played the match-defining knock with 71 not out off just 29 balls, striking boundaries at will in the death overs.
Shivam Dube smashed a quickfire 50 off 21 balls with clean hitting over the leg side. Devon Conway anchored the top order with a steady 56 off 40 balls, setting the platform for the middle-order explosion. KKR’s chase stalled at 186/8, giving CSK a dominant 49-run victory away from home.
4. 230/5 vs Gujarat Titans: 25 May 2025, Ahmedabad
CSK signed off their IPL 2025 campaign with their highest total of the season. Devon Conway scored 52, Ayush Mhatre provided a brisk start with 34 off 17 balls, and Dewald Brevis smashed 57 off just 23 balls to push CSK to 230/5.
Ravindra Jadeja then picked up key wickets as Gujarat Titans collapsed to 147 all out. CSK won by 83 runs, their largest victory margin of the season. MS Dhoni fittingly took the final catch of the match.
5. 226/6 vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 17 April 2023, Bengaluru
Devon Conway top-scored for CSK with a superb 83 off 45 balls at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, taking full advantage of the batting-friendly surface.
Shivam Dube added firepower with 52 off 27 balls in the middle order, while Ajinkya Rahane chipped in with a brisk 37 off 20 at the top. CSK piled up 226/6 in 20 overs. RCB launched a spirited chase through Glenn Maxwell (76 off 36) and Faf du Plessis (62 off 33), but fell short at 218/8. CSK defended the total by 8 runs in a tense finish.
6. 223/3 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: 8 May 2013, Hyderabad
Suresh Raina fell one run short of a century, finishing on 99 not out off 52 balls at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
Michael Hussey provided the early momentum with 67 off 42 balls. The pair controlled the innings and kept CSK scoring above 11 runs per over through the middle and death phases. SRH could manage only 146/8 in reply, handing CSK a massive 77-run victory.
7. 223/3 vs Delhi Capitals: 20 May 2023, Delhi
Devon Conway played a patient yet aggressive anchor role with 87 off 52 balls at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, guiding the innings from the top.
Ruturaj Gaikwad complemented him with a strong 79 off 50 balls, and the opening pair built a massive partnership that set the tone for CSK’s total of 223/3. Delhi Capitals reached 190/6 in the chase, but CSK’s bowlers held firm to seal a 33-run win that strengthened their playoff position.
8. 222/5 vs Delhi Daredevils: 25 May 2012, Chennai
Murali Vijay hammered his second IPL century with 113 off 58 balls at Chepauk. His innings included powerful drives and clean hitting over the leg side.
CSK’s batting lineup capitalized on a flat track to post 222/5 in their 20 overs. Delhi Daredevils folded for just 136 in reply, giving CSK an 86-run victory. This remains one of the largest winning margins in CSK’s IPL history.
9. 220/3 vs Kolkata Knight Riders: 21 April 2021, Mumbai
Faf du Plessis anchored the innings with an unbeaten 95 off 60 balls at the Wankhede Stadium. He struck 9 fours and 4 sixes during a measured innings that combined solid technique with timely aggression.
Ruturaj Gaikwad provided support at the top, and CSK reached 220/3 without needing a late-innings blitz. KKR fought hard and reached 202/9, but fell 18 runs short as CSK’s bowlers held their nerve in the death overs.
10. 218/4 vs Mumbai Indians: 1 May 2021, Delhi
Ambati Rayudu produced a stunning finishing knock of 72 not out off just 27 balls, smashing 7 sixes. Faf du Plessis scored 50 off 28 at the top of the order.
CSK looked set for victory after posting 218/4, but Kieron Pollard turned the chase on its head with 87 not out off 34 balls. Mumbai Indians chased down 219 in the final over. This is the only match among CSK’s top ten totals where they ended up on the losing side.
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Nine wins out of ten games tell the story. When CSK crosses 220, they almost always close out the match. Unlike some franchises that rely on individual fireworks, CSK’s top ten totals feature strong partnerships and contributions from multiple batters.
Murali Vijay leads the list with two centuries, while Devon Conway features in three entries from the 2023 and 2025 seasons. Suresh Raina, Faf du Plessis, and Ruturaj Gaikwad each appear at least twice. The 2023 season alone produced three entries, showing CSK’s batting depth during their title-winning campaign. With young talents like Dewald Brevis and Ayush Mhatre already contributing to big totals, CSK’s batting legacy has the foundation for more record-breaking scores ahead.
