The clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) has led to the creation of some of the most exciting games ever seen in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Although CSK have long been considered one of the most successful teams in the IPL, PBKS have consistently provided stiff competition through their fearless approach to batting and remarkable upsets. Some of the highlights have been PBKS’ dominant performances in the league and Virender Sehwag’s stunning hundred in the playoffs of 2014.
CSK vs PBKS Head to Head Record
At the close of the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League, Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings had 34 encounters in the IPL.
Matches
34
CSK Won
17
PBKS Won
16
Tie
1
No Result
0
First IPL Meeting: 19 April 2008
Latest Meeting: IPL 2026 League Stage
CSK Wins: 17
PBKS Wins: 16
Tie: 1
CSK vs PBKS Head to Head Record at Home Ground
PBKS Record at Home Ground Against CSK
Punjab Kings have hosted Chennai at Mohali, Dharamsala and New Chandigarh.
Matches
PBKS Won
CSK Won
14
7
7
CSK Record at Home Ground Against PBKS
Matches
CSK Won
PBKS Won
13
7
6
CSK vs PBKS Head to Head Record at Away Ground
PBKS Record at Away Ground Against CSK
Matches
PBKS Wins in Chennai
13
6
CSK Record at Away Ground Against PBKS
Matches
CSK Wins in Punjab
14
7
CSK vs PBKS Head to Head Record at Neutral Venues
Several matches have been played at neutral venues like Mumbai, Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Matches
CSK Won
PBKS Won
7
3
4
CSK vs PBKS: Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Records & Stats
Highest Score in CSK vs PBKS Rivalry
Team
Score
CSK
240/5
PBKS
231/4
Highest Score by PBKS Against CSK
231/4
Venue: Wankhede Stadium
Season: IPL 2022
Highest Score by CSK Against PBKS
240/5
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium
Season: IPL 2008
Lowest Score in CSK vs PBKS Rivalry
Lowest Score by PBKS Against CSK
92 all out
Lowest Score by CSK Against PBKS
120 all out
Individual Records in CSK vs PBKS Rivalry
Most Runs & Highest Score in CSK vs PBKS Rivalry
Most Runs
Player
Team
Runs
Suresh Raina
CSK
719
MS Dhoni
CSK
637
Faf du Plessis
CSK
593
KL Rahul
PBKS
365+
Shaun Marsh
PBKS
330+
Highest Individual Score
Player
Score
Virender Sehwag
122 (58)
Suresh Raina
100*
Paul Valthaty
120*
Most Wickets & Best Bowling in CSK vs PBKS Rivalry
Most Wickets
Player
Wickets
Ravichandran Ashwin
20
Dwayne Bravo
18
Ravindra Jadeja
17
Mohit Sharma
15
Arshdeep Singh
13+
Best Bowling Figures
Player
Figures
Lakshmipathy Balaji
5/24
Ravichandran Ashwin
4/23
Rahul Chahar
3/23
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Timeline
2008
CSK defeated Kings XI Punjab in the inaugural IPL meeting.
CSK also registered 240/5, still among their highest totals against Punjab.
2009
Punjab bounced back with a memorable win led by Yuvraj Singh.
2010–2013
CSK dominated the rivalry under MS Dhoni.
Suresh Raina consistently produced match-winning performances.
2013
Raina smashed his only IPL century (100*) against Punjab.
2014
Virender Sehwag blasted 122 in Qualifier 2.
Punjab defeated CSK to reach their first IPL final.
2015–2019
CSK regained control after returning from suspension.
Faf du Plessis and MS Dhoni became regular match winners.
2020
CSK won both league matches comfortably in the UAE.
2021
Punjab chased down a competitive target in Dubai.
2022
PBKS defeated CSK twice in the season.
Liam Livingstone, Shikhar Dhawan and Kagiso Rabada starred.
2023
Sikandar Raza hit the winning runs as PBKS chased 201 in Chennai.
2024
PBKS defeated CSK again at Chepauk, extending their winning streak.
2025
Another closely fought contest strengthened one of the IPL’s most balanced rivalries.
2026
CSK edged PBKS in a high-scoring thriller, leveling the rivalry again at 17 wins each before their latest meeting, with CSK moving ahead after the season encounter.
By Stanley Billa 