The battle between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has always been one of the fascinating rivalries of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Generally viewed as a battle of tactical discipline against fiery ambition, this match-up has served up some of the most defining moments in the history of the league from crucial playoff matchups to a landmark final in 2018. The “Southern Derby” continues to take shape as we approach the 2026 season, with SRH breaking their “Chepauk Curse” at long last in 2025 and both teams having undergone serious roster overhauls.
The Chennai Super Kings have had the upper hand in the fixture over the years but the Sunrisers have proved that they are no longer a underdog in recent years. Here is all you need to know about the CSK vs SRH head to head, player stats, and venue stats.
CSK vs SRH Head to Head Record
On an overall basis, the Chennai Super Kings have been the better team. SRH have often been left searching for answers against such sides, their strong temperament under pressure in crunch situations and their comfort at home handing them the advantage far too many times over the years. But it is the Sunrisers, now led by Pat Cummins and embracing a much more aggressive style of cricket, who have made the gap between the two teams very minimal.
| Category | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) |
| Total Matches Played | 22 | 22 |
| Matches Won | 15 | 7 |
| Highest Score | 223/3 | 192/7 |
| Lowest Score | 132/5 | 134 |
| IPL Titles | 5 | 1 |
Although the Yellow Army wellically a 14-6 win-loss ratio overall, but it must be noted that SRH has won three out of last five games between the two sides in 2024 and 2025 seasons, making a trend in favour of them.
CSK vs SRH Head to Head: Complete IPL Match Results and Stats
This rivalry commenced back in 2013 when the Deccan Chargers made way for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. CSK were an example right from the first meeting Their recording history sits below in full:
| Season | Winner | Margin | Venue |
| 2025 | SRH | 5 Wickets | Chennai |
| 2024 | CSK | 78 Runs | Chennai |
| 2024 | SRH | 6 Wickets | Hyderabad |
| 2023 | CSK | 7 Wickets | Chennai |
| 2022 | CSK | 13 Runs | Pune |
| 2022 | SRH | 8 Wickets | Mumbai |
| 2021 | CSK | 6 Wickets | Sharjah |
| 2021 | CSK | 7 Wickets | Delhi |
| 2020 | CSK | 20 Runs | Dubai |
| 2020 | SRH | 7 Runs | Dubai |
| 2019 | CSK | 6 Wickets | Chennai |
| 2019 | SRH | 6 Wickets | Hyderabad |
| 2018 | CSK | 8 Wickets | Mumbai (Final) |
| 2018 | CSK | 2 Wickets | Mumbai (Q1) |
| 2018 | CSK | 8 Wickets | Pune |
| 2018 | CSK | 4 Runs | Hyderabad |
| 2015 | SRH | 22 Runs | Hyderabad |
| 2015 | CSK | 45 Runs | Chennai |
| 2014 | SRH | 6 Wickets | Ranchi |
| 2014 | CSK | 5 Wickets | Sharjah |
| 2013 | CSK | 77 Runs | Hyderabad |
| 2013 | CSK | 5 Wickets | Chennai |
CSK vs SRH Overall Record: Full Head-to-Head History
In order to comprehend why one team owns another, you must first understand the respective strengths each franchise brings to the mix.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Overall Records vs SRH
The foundation of CSK’s dominance lies in the stability of their core. In MS Dhoni’s days and now in Ruturaj Gaikwad’s reign, CSK have mastered the chase against SRH. They have won 10 out of 22 matches while pursuing. Ravindra Jadeja and more recently, Matheesha Pathirana have generally led the bowling unit that has choked the SRH middle order. The clinical nature of their 78-run win in 2024 continues to be one of the biggest beatings in the fixture’s history.
| Category | CSK Record (vs SRH) |
| Total Matches Played | 22 |
| Matches Won | 15 |
| Matches Lost | 7 |
| Overall Most Runs | Ruturaj Gaikwad (394 runs) |
| Overall Most Wickets | Dwayne Bravo (18 wickets) |
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Overall Records vs CSK
For SRH, the history against CSK has been the tale of “so near yet so far”. But their 2025 win at the MA Chidambaram Stadium was a turning point. It was their maiden victory at Chepauk in six attempts. Top-heavy batting: The SRH plan hopes to rest heavily on their top-order, who will be tasked with putting pressure on CSK early in the innings, be it Head, or Klaasen especially. Particularly when they get early swing through their bowling unit led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar – the five-times champions become a threat to deal with.
| Category | SRH Record (vs CSK) |
| Total Matches Played | 22 |
| Matches Won | 7 |
| Matches Lost | 15 |
| Most Runs | Kane Williamson (417 runs) |
| Most Wickets | Bhuvneshwar Kumar (11 wickets) |
CSK vs SRH Head-to-Head at Home Ground
Chennai and Hyderabad are more or less two extremes and home advantage counts big in IPL.
1) CSK Record at Home Ground Against SRH (MA Chidambaram Stadium)
For over ten years, the MA Chidambaram Stadium, or “Chepauk,” was a fortress that proved impenetrable to SRH. CSK has a spin-heavy attack and the track is one where it is going to spin and go slow.
| Category | Statistics (at Chepauk) |
| Total Matches Played | 6 |
| CSK Won | 5 |
| SRH Won | 1 |
| Highest Score (CSK) | 212/3 |
| Lowest Score (SRH) | 134/10 |
| Win Percentage (CSK) | 83.3% |
2) SRH Record at Home Ground Against CSK (Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium)
Hyderabad is a whole lot tighter. The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium tends to have an even pitch that suits the strokemakers of SRH.
| Category | Statistics (at Hyderabad) |
| Total Matches Played | 5 |
| SRH Won | 3 |
| CSK Won | 2 |
| Highest Score (CSK) | 223/3 (2013) |
| Highest Score (SRH) | 192/7 (2015) |
| Lowest Score (CSK) | 132/5 (2019) |
| Lowest Score (SRH) | 146/8 (2013) |
CSK vs SRH Head-to-Head at Neutral Venues
However, the neutral ground stats are almost entirely in favour of CSK thanks to 2018 alone, where they beat SRH four times twice in Mumbai and once apiece in Pune and the final.
| Category | Statistics (Neutral Venues) |
| Total Matches Played | 11 |
| CSK Won | 8 |
| SRH Won | 3 |
| Highest Score (CSK) | 202/2 (Pune, 2022) |
| Highest Score (SRH) | 189/6 (Pune, 2022) |
| Lowest Score (CSK) | 154/7 (Mumbai, 2022) |
| Lowest Score (SRH) | 134/7 (Dubai, 2020) |
Player Contributions in CSK vs SRH Fixtures
They have, on a quite a few occasions, swung on individual brilliance. Here are the five best in this rivalry:
1. MS Dhoni (CSK)
The legendary captain has always proved to be a pain in the neck for SRH. Dhoni, who usually plays a role to settle the middle-order, is also among the leaders with more than 430 runs against Sunrisers. He is trump card of this rivalry due to his game finishing esbtand and his field placements while batting.
2. Suresh Raina (CSK)
Ever since his retirement, “Mr. IPL” continues to hold the record for the most runs scored in this particular rivalry, with 434 runs. His attacking approach against the SRH spinners during the middle overs laid the template for many CSK wins in this season.
3. Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)
The present CSK skipper boasts of a phenomenal record against the opponent SRH. In a few seasons, he scored 394 runs, including the 98 in season 2024. SRH bowlers are keeping the pace on, and he is using them to get boundary.
4. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (SRH)
The swing magician is SRH’s highest wicket-taker against Chennai. Bhuvi, in particular, is the powerplay king, his opening bowlings against the CSK openers often setting the pace of the powerplay with 11 wickets at an extraordinary low run rate.
5. Kane Williamson (SRH)
He was the most effective SRH player against the Yellow Brigade. Williamson with 417 runs also thrived on CSK spin trap but he was generally alone at the other end.
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Conclusion
The head-to-head between CSK vs SRH now reflects a comprehensive lead for Chennai Super Kings (15-7), but that gap is narrowing. The 2024 and 2025 seasons have given proof that with the powerful batting line-up and an aggressive tactical astuteness from captain Bhuvneshwar Kumar, SRH has found their own way of going toe-to-toe (and beyond) with CSK’s tactical wizardry. Expect to see more high-octane soap opera ahead of the 2026 season. That too, be it at the yellow-clad Chepauk, or the orange-hued Uppal, is one of the dates on the IPL calendar.
FAQs
Which team has won more matches CSK or SRH?
CSK have won 15 matches while SRH have won 7 matches.
Highest score in CSK vs SRH match?
The highest score is 223/3 by CSK against SRH in 2013.
Has CSK ever lost to SRH in an IPL Final?
No. These two teams faced off in a final only once before in 2018, which was won by CSK by 8 wickets.
Who has taken the most wickets in CSK vs SRH matches?
Dwayne Bravo (18 wickets) is the wicket taker leader, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar in 2nd (11 wickets).
SRH won their first match against CSK at which venue?
SRH’s only win so far over CSK in the latter’s own MA Chidambaram Stadium came next, when they beat them by 5 wickets way back on April 25 of the year 2025.
