CSK vs DC Head to Head: IPL Records, Stats, and Full Match Results

Some of the greatest moments of the Indian Premier League (IPL) have been served by the clash between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Delhi Capitals (DC). MS Dhoni’s CSK has had the wood over this fixture historically, but in the last couple of seasons, DC has proven to be a potent challenger, giving CSK stiff competition. Now it just means like: Let’s get into their H2H records, stats, and matches from the past.

CSK vs DC Head to Head Record

Speaking of CSK vs DC head-to-head record overall, the “Yellow Army” enjoys an edge. But the improvement of Delhi Capitals in recent matches has ensured that this fixture has competitive elements.

Season	Match	Winner	Margin
2025	League Stage	Delhi Capitals	25 runs
2024	League Stage	Delhi Capitals	20 runs
2023	League Stage	Chennai Super Kings	77 runs
2023	League Stage	Chennai Super Kings	27 runs
2022	League Stage	Chennai Super Kings	91 runs
2021	Qualifier 1	Chennai Super Kings	4 wickets
2021	League Stage	Delhi Capitals	3 wickets
2021	League Stage	Delhi Capitals	7 wickets
2020	League Stage	Delhi Capitals	5 wickets
2020	League Stage	Delhi Capitals	44 runs
2019	Qualifier 2	Chennai Super Kings	6 wickets
2019	League Stage	Chennai Super Kings	80 runs
2019	League Stage	Chennai Super Kings	6 wickets
2018	League Stage	Delhi Daredevils	34 runs
2018	League Stage	Chennai Super Kings	13 runs
2015	League Stage	Delhi Daredevils	6 wickets
2015	League Stage	Chennai Super Kings	1 run
2014	League Stage	Chennai Super Kings	8 wickets
2014	League Stage	Chennai Super Kings	93 runs
2013	League Stage	Chennai Super Kings	33 runs
2013	League Stage	Chennai Super Kings	86 runs
2012	Qualifier 2	Chennai Super Kings	86 runs
2012	League Stage	Chennai Super Kings	9 wickets
2012	League Stage	Delhi Daredevils	8 wickets
2011	League Stage	Chennai Super Kings	18 runs
2010	League Stage	Delhi Daredevils	6 wickets
2010	League Stage	Chennai Super Kings	5 wickets
2009	League Stage	Chennai Super Kings	18 runs
2009	League Stage	Delhi Daredevils	9 runs
2008	League Stage	Chennai Super Kings	4 wickets
2008	League Stage	Delhi Daredevils	8 wickets

DC vs CSK Head to Head: Complete IPL Match Results and Stats

Here is a quick glance at the ultimate stats defining this rivalry:

Stat	Chennai Super Kings (CSK)	Delhi Capitals (DC)
Highest Total	223	198
Lowest Total	110	83
Biggest Win (by runs)	93 runs	44 runs
Biggest Win (by wickets)	9 wickets	8 wickets

DC vs CSK Overall Record: Full Head-to-Head History

But to appreciate how this rivalry has developed over the years, let’s take a look at how the two teams stack up against each other overall through the years.

Delhi Capitals (DC) Overall Records vs CSK

Delhi Capitals (previously Delhi Daredevils) faced early struggles against CSK before the team picked up momentum in the tournament in the last few seasons, particularly between 2020 and 2025. Across 31 encounters, they’ve beaten the five-time champions on 12 occasions, including a 25-run victory at Chepauk this season — the first time in 15 years CSK hadn’t been beaten at the venue.

Category	Delhi Capitals (DC) Stats
Total Matches Played	31
Matches Won	12
Matches Lost	19
Win Percentage	38.7%
Highest Score against CSK	198
Lowest Score against CSK	83

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Overall Records vs DC

In their 31 meetings, CSK have had the upper hand, clinching 19 of their encounters. This is how they have dominated Delhi over the years – by putting extraordinary totals on the board and then squeezing the life out of the other team with their spinners. One of their noticeable batting performances in this fixture is their maximum score of 223 against DC.

Category	Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Stats
Total Matches Played	31
Matches Won	19
Matches Lost	12
Playoff Wins	2 (Qualifier 2, 2019; Qualifier 1, 2021)
Win Percentage	61.3%
Highest Score against DC	223
Lowest Score against DC	110

CSK Vs DC Head-to-Head at Home Ground

It is a huge factor in IPL for a home advantage. Let us see how both teams have fared in CSK’s fortress, M.A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk).

1) CSK Record at Home Ground Against DC

CSK has a prime fortress which is Chepauk. In their 10 outings here, CSK has been the ultimate winner by clinching 7 of those 10 matches against these two sides.

Category	Stats
Total Matches Played	10
CSK Won	8
DC Won	2
Win Percentage (CSK)	80%

2) DC Record at Home Ground Against CSK

DC have had it tough over the years at Chepauk Their victories in Chennai are few and far between – only 3 wins to date – with the last one coming in the 2025 season, after a winless run which had lasted since 2010.

Category	Stats
Total Matches Played	9
DC Won	3
CSK Won	6
Win Percentage (DC)	33.3%

CSK Vs DC Head-to-Head at Away Ground

Now, shifting the battle to Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium, the home turf of DC, how do the teams fare?

1) CSK Record at Away Ground Against DC

In fact, even in the capital city, CSK’s bewitchery is exceptionally potent. Chennai has 6 wins in 8 encounters at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, and have acclimatised into away conditions fairly easily.

Category	Stats
Total Matches Played	9
CSK Won	6
DC Won	3
Win Percentage (CSK)	66.7%

2) DC Record at Away Ground Against CSK

Despite being a strong side at home, Delhi has found it a difficult venue for them to defend against CSK, managing only 2 wins in their 8 home clashes.

Category	Stats
Total Matches Played	10
DC Won	3
CSK Won	7
Win Percentage (DC)	30%

CSK Vs DC Head-to-Head at Neutral Venues

However, at neutral venues (Mumbai, Pune, Vizag, or UAE) etc, the battle becomes intensely close. Out of the 13 matches played at neutral venues between the two sides DC has won 7 and CSK 6. In fact, DC holds a very slight edge when neither team had the home-ground advantage!

Category	Stats
Total Matches Played	12
CSK Won	6
DC Won	6
Win Percentage	50% / 50%

Player Contributions in DC vs CSK Fixtures

Many of the all-time greats have put their stamp on this rivalry. Below are the 5 biggest contributors:

1. MS Dhoni (CSK)

Now, the ultimate finisher, MS Dhoni tops the run charts with more than 690 runs in this rivalry. He has single-handedly changed the course of games for CSK against DC, courtesy his presence of mind and late-order bash.

2. Shikhar Dhawan (DC)

Dhawan was a consistent thorn in CSK’s flesh when he played for the Delhi franchise. He scored more than 430 runs while facing them, and he is the leading run-scorer for DC in this particular rivalry.

3. Ravichandran Ashwin (CSK)

Ashwin moved on to represent Delhi later on in his career but his prime years with CSK was nothing less than gold for the talismanic off-spinner. He jointly holds the record for most wickets in this fixture as well (19 wickets to exploit spin-friendly conditions).

4. Dwayne Bravo (CSK)

Legendary all-rounder Dwayne Bravo also took the same number of 19 wickets against Delhi, thus was tied with Ashwin. DC’s batting orders have been undone by his slower balls at the death where he tries to deceive them.

5. Rishabh Pant (DC)

Rishabh Pant’s aggressive approach has cost CSK more than 375 runs. He has been a crucial player for Delhi in the past few years mostly due to his ability to hit unorthodox shots against CSK’s spinners.

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Conclusion

The overall numbers are heavily tilted in favour of the Super Kings on 19 wins against 12 for Delhi but the dynamic has changed recently. Whatever confidence DC had considered the underdog and Chepauk too in 2023 is currently bereft of its currency, 2025 revealing the less familiar underdog DC latterally snatching stronger performances in netural venues. Whenever it is CSK vs DC, you can expect a mouthwatering contest full of surprises.

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