Over the years, the Super Kings vs Punjab Kings contest has thrown up some of the most high-scoring and thrilling games in Indian Premier League history. Fans searching for the CSK vs PBKS head to head will instantly stumble upon a rivalry that is so tightly packed with runs, big score chases and nail biting finishes that there is nothing to separate the two sides.
CSK vs PBKS Head to Head Record
Overall, these two franchises have met each other 32 times across all IPL seasons. The overall head to head record between CSK and PBKS is exactly equal. Both Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings have won 16 of their 32 encounters which makes this one of the closely fought rivalries of the tournament.
PBKS vs CSK Head to Head: Complete IPL Match Results and Stats
In this regard, here is a glimpse of the Chennai vs Punjab rivalry through a recap of their recent battles:
| Season | Winner | Margin | Venue |
| 2008 | CSK | 33 Runs | Mohali |
| 2008 | CSK | 18 Runs | Chennai |
| 2008 (Semi-Final) | CSK | 9 Wickets | Mumbai (Wankhede) |
| 2009 | CSK | 12 Runs | Centurion |
| 2009 | CSK | 24 Runs | Durban |
| 2010 | PBKS | Super Over | Chennai |
| 2010 | CSK | 6 Wickets | Dharamshala |
| 2011 | PBKS | 6 Wickets | Mohali |
| 2012 | PBKS | 7 Runs | Chennai |
| 2012 | PBKS | 6 Wickets | Dharamshala |
| 2013 | CSK | 10 Wickets | Mohali |
| 2013 | CSK | 15 Runs | Chennai |
| 2014 | PBKS | 6 Wickets | Abu Dhabi |
| 2014 | PBKS | 44 Runs | Cuttack |
| 2014 (Qualifier 2) | PBKS | 24 Runs | Mumbai (Wankhede) |
| 2015 | CSK | 97 Runs | Chennai |
| 2015 | CSK | 7 Wickets | Mohali |
| 2018 | PBKS | 4 Runs | Mohali |
| 2018 | CSK | 5 Wickets | Pune |
| 2019 | CSK | 22 Runs | Chennai |
| 2019 | PBKS | 6 Wickets | Mohali |
| 2020 | CSK | 10 Wickets | Dubai |
| 2020 | CSK | 9 Wickets | Abu Dhabi |
| 2021 | CSK | 6 Wickets | Mumbai (Wankhede) |
| 2021 | PBKS | 6 Wickets | Dubai |
| 2022 | PBKS | 54 Runs | Mumbai (Brabourne) |
| 2022 | PBKS | 11 Runs | Mumbai (Wankhede) |
| 2023 | PBKS | 4 Wickets | Chennai |
| 2024 | PBKS | 7 Wickets | Chennai |
| 2024 | CSK | 28 Runs | Dharamshala |
| 2025 | PBKS | 18 Runs | Chandigarh |
| 2025 | PBKS | 4 Wickets | Chennai |
PBKS vs CSK Overall Record: Full Head-to-Head History
A deep dive into the overall CSK vs PBKS head to head numbers shows that these are two sides that have always made each other pay for mistakes, hitting the scoreboard out of the park.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Overall Records vs CSK
| Category | PBKS Stats |
| Matches Played | 32 |
| Total Wins | 16 |
| Highest Team Total | 231/4 (2014) |
| Lowest Team Total | 92/8 (2015) |
| Most Runs (for PBKS) | Shikhar Dhawan (1,029 runs) |
| Most Wickets (for PBKS) | Arshdeep Singh (11 wickets) |
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Overall Records vs PBKS
| Category | CSK Stats |
| Matches Played | 32 |
| Total Wins | 16 |
| Highest Team Total | 240/5 (2008) |
| Lowest Team Total | 107/10 (2022) |
| Most Runs (for CSK) | Suresh Raina (719 runs) |
| Most Wickets (for CSK) | Dwayne Bravo (18 wickets) |
CSK Vs PBKS Head-to-Head at Home Ground
Knowing the way these teams do on their own home fields gives an inside look when they go toe to toe with each other.
CSK Record at Home Ground Against PBKS
Punjab Kings have historically enjoyed a fierce contest against the home team at the MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), going toe-to-toe with them, and in fact, have had better results in the recent past.
| Category | CSK Record at Chepauk |
| Matches Played | 8 |
| Matches Won | 4 |
| Matches Lost | 4 |
PBKS Record at Home Ground Against CSK
The Super Kings, on the other hand, have generally managed to adapt to the conditions in matches played on a PBKS home ground (Mohali, Dharamsala, and Mullanpur).
| Category | PBKS Record at Home |
| Matches Played | 10 |
| Matches Won | 4 |
| Matches Lost | 6 |
CSK Vs PBKS Head-to-Head at Away Ground
Being able to secure points away from home is critical for playoff contention in the IPL.
CSK Record at Away Ground Against PBKS
| Category | CSK Record at PBKS Venues |
| Matches Played | 10 |
| Matches Won | 6 |
| Matches Lost | 4 |
PBKS Record at Away Ground Against CSK
| Category | PBKS Record at Chepauk |
| Matches Played | 8 |
| Matches Won | 4 |
| Matches Lost | 4 |
CSK Vs PBKS Head-to-Head at Neutral Venues
The two sides have met time and time again in neutral territory, with Mumbai, Dubai and Abu Dhabi the most common locations of battle in IPL seasons that have been reshuffled or moved abroad. Chennai have overcome Punjab in 6 out of the 14 matches while Punjab have a slight edge over the Super Kings with 8 wins to the latter’s 6 in matches played in neutral venues.
Player Contributions in PBKS vs CSK Fixtures
These games have been decided almost on individual brilliance. Here were the best of the best in this rivalry.
Suresh Raina (CSK)
The former Chennai vice-captain hammered the Punjab bowlers for years and amassed a staggering total of 713 runs in this match-up, which makes him the highest run-scorer of this rivalry.
KL Rahul (PBKS)
His time with Punjab India saw one of the most stylist openers in the game bestowing reliable starts against the thick Chennai bowling with the bat, scoring the most runs (365).
Dwayne Bravo (CSK)
With his crafty slower balls and exceptional death bowling, the legendary West Indian all-rounder has taken a record 18 wickets in this very fixture.
Piyush Chawla (PBKS)
Almost an A-lister, the veteran leg-spinner served full flight, turn to scalp 9 crucial wickets against the Super Kings’ splendid batting order during the latter half of his Punjab days.
MS Dhoni (CSK)
What CSK’s Super Kings skipper has played a number of match-winning knocks in the lower-order against the Punjab franchise, more so ones that sought to up the ante in the death and take CSK to par scores.
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Conclusion
Finally, the head to head record of CSK VS PBKS tells us that nothing separates the two franchises. Punjab Kings now enjoy an even 16-16 record at the end of 32 matches against Chennai Super Kings, while their recent superiority at Chepauk is a fitting comeback to CSK’s long-term supremacy in Mohali. With both teams backed by explosive batting and ideal bowling combinations, this rivalry will always be one of the most exciting and unpredictable encounters in the IPL.
FAQs
Who has won more matches in CSK vs PBKS head to head?
The rivalry is perfectly tied. So far, 32 matches were played between the two sides, out of which Chennai Super Kings won 16, and Punjab Kings had their share of 16 wins.
Highest Team Score In CSK Vs PBKS Matches
The highest score is 240/5 by Chennai Super Kings in the 2008 IPL season.
Who has scored the most runs in CSK vs PBKS matches?
Suresh Raina holds the record for the most runs in this fixture, scoring 713 runs for Chennai Super Kings against Punjab.
