A Look at the Highest CSK Score in IPL History
From my years watching the league, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have crafted a unique legacy in IPL history, defined by their powerful batting and smart game awareness that consistently produces record breaking, highest scores. Their high scoring performances, like those memorable, big innings, are no accident; they stem from incredible batting depth and an adaptability to any of the tournament’s venues and match situations. This ability to dominate diverse bowling attacks and post towering team totals is why, as the IPL 2026 season comes approaching, fans eagerly anticipate CSK adding more of the highest totals to their storied resume.When you look back at the IPL’s long history, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have defined themselves through their explosive batting power, turning numerous high-scoring encounters into one-sided affairs they’ve dominated. Their list of biggest totals is a highlight reel of record-breaking innings, each a key match where star players delivered truly match-winning perform
Here is a list of the highest team totals posted by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL:
Here is the updated list of the highest team totals posted by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL, with the missing venues added.
| Score | Opponent | Result | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 246/5 | RR | CSK won by 23 runs | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 03-Apr-2010 |
| 240/5 | PBKS | CSK won by 33 runs | Mohali | 19-Apr-2008 |
| 235/4 | KKR | CSK won by 49 runs | Kolkata | 23-Apr-2023 |
| 230/5 | GT | CSK won by 83 runs | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 25-May-2025 |
| 226/6 | RCB | CSK won by 8 runs | Bangalore | 17-Apr-2023 |
| 223/3 | DC | CSK won by 77 runs | Delhi | 20-May-2023 |
| 223/3 | SRH | CSK won by 77 runs | Hyderabad | 08-May-2013 |
| 222/5 | DC | CSK won by 86 runs | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 25-May-2012 |
| 220/3 | KKR | CSK won by 18 runs | Mumbai | 21-Apr-2021 |
| 218/4 | MI | MI won by 4 wickets | Delhi | 01-May-2021 |
| 217/7 | LSG | CSK won by 12 runs | Chennai | 03-Apr-2023 |
| 216/4 | RCB | CSK won by 23 runs | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 12-Apr-2022 |
| 212/3 | SRH | CSK won by 78 runs | Chennai | 28-Apr-2024 |
| 211/5 | RCB | RCB won by 2 runs | Bangalore | 03-May-2025 |
| 211 | DC | CSK won by 13 runs | Pune | 30-Apr-2018 |
| 210/4 | LSG | LSG won by 6 wickets | Chennai | 23-Apr-2024 |
| 210/7 | LSG | LSG won by 6 wickets | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 31-Mar-2022 |
| 209/4 | SRH | CSK won by 45 runs | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 11-Apr-2015 |
| 208/5 | MI | CSK won by 6 runs | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 23-Apr-2008 |
| 208/6 | DC | CSK won by 91 runs | Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai | 08-May-2022 |
| 208/5 | RCB | CSK won by 5 wickets | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 12-Apr-2012 |
| 207 | RCB | CSK won by 5 wickets | Bangalore | 25-Apr-2018 |
| 206/6 | GT | CSK won by 63 runs | Chennai | 26-Mar-2024 |
| 206/4 | MI | CSK won by 20 runs | Mumbai | 14-Apr-2024 |
| 205 | KKR | CSK won by 5 wickets | Chennai | 10-Apr-2018 |
| 205/5 | RCB | CSK won by 58 runs | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 28-May-2011 |
| 205/4 | PBKS | PBKS won by 6 wickets | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 18-Apr-2014 |
| 204 | RR | CSK won by 64 runs | Pune | 20-Apr-2018 |
| 202/7 | PBKS | PBKS won by 24 runs | Mumbai | 30-May-2014 |
| 202/2 | SRH | CSK won by 13 runs | Pune | 01-May-2022 |
| 201/7 | RR | RR won by 10 runs | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 24-May-2008 |
| 201/5 | PBKS | PBKS won by 18 runs | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 08-Apr-2025 |
| 200/4 | PBKS | PBKS won by 4 wickets | Chennai | 30-Apr-2023 |
| 200/6 | RR | RR won by 16 runs | Sharjah | 22-Sep-2020 |
| 200/3 | KKR | CSK won by 14 runs | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 28-Apr-2013 |
| 196/8 | GT | GT won by 35 runs | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 10-May-2024 |
| 196/3 | RR | CSK won by 63 runs | Jaipur | 09-May-2011 |
| 195/4 | PBKS | CSK won by 6 wickets | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 18-Apr-2010 |
| 193 | PBKS | PBKS won by 4 runs | Mohali | 15-Apr-2018 |
| 193/6 | DC | CSK won by 74 runs | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 07-Apr-2012 |
| 192/3 | PBKS | CSK won by 97 runs | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 25-Apr-2015 |
| 192/1 | MI | CSK won by 48 runs | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 21-May-2013 |
| 192/3 | KKR | CSK won by 27 runs | Sharjah | 15-Oct-2021 |
| 191/7 | RCB | RCB won by 27 runs | Bangalore | 18-May-2024 |
| 191/4 | RCB | CSK won by 69 runs | Mumbai | 25-Apr-2021 |
| 190/5 | DC | CSK won by 5 wickets | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 19-Mar-2010 |
| 190/3 | KKR | KKR won by 5 wickets | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 27-May-2012 |
| 190/10 | PBKS | PBKS won by 4 wickets | Chennai | 30-Apr-2025 |
| 189/4 | MI | CSK won by 6 wickets | Mumbai | 17-Apr-2015 |
| 189/4 | RR | RR won by 7 wickets | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 02-Oct-2021 |
| 188/9 | RR | CSK won by 45 runs | Mumbai | 19-Apr-2021 |
| 188/3 | KKR | KKR won by 7 wickets | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 18-May-2009 |
| 188/7 | DC | DC won by 7 wickets | Mumbai | 10-Apr-2021 |
| 188/4 | PBKS | PBKS won by 6 wickets | Mohali | 13-Apr-2011 |
| 188/6 | DC | CSK won by 4 wickets | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 08-May-2008 |
| 187/5 | MI | CSK won by 38 runs | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 23-May-2012 |
| 187/8 | RR | RR won by 6 wickets | Delhi | 20-May-2025 |
| 187/6 | PBKS | PBKS won by 44 runs | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 07-May-2014 |
| 186/4 | PBKS | CSK won by 15 runs | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 02-May-2013 |
| 186/5 | RR | CSK won by 5 wickets | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 22-Apr-2013 |
| 185/3 | SRH | SRH won by 6 wickets | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 22-May-2014 |
| 185/3 | PBKS | CSK won by 12 runs | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 07-May-2009 |
| 183/8 | KKR | CSK won by 2 wickets | Kolkata | 07-May-2025 |
| 183/5 | RCB | CSK won by 21 runs | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 16-Apr-2011 |
| 182 | SRH | CSK won by 4 runs | Hyderabad | 22-Apr-2018 |
| 181/0 | PBKS | CSK won by 10 wickets | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 04-Oct-2020 |
| 181 | SRH | CSK won by 8 wickets | Mumbai | 27-May-2018 |
| 181/8 | RCB | CSK won by 27 runs | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 22-Apr-2015 |
| 181/2 | DC | CSK won by 8 wickets | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 05-May-2014 |
| 181/4 | PBKS | CSK won by 18 runs | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 10-May-2008 |
CSK Post 246/5 vs RR in Chennai | 3 Apr 2010
That pitch at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on 3 April 2010 was an absolute batting paradise, allowing batsmen to dominate, and CSK did just that to post their highest IPL score of 246/5 against the Rajasthan Royals (RR). The star of that historic night was undoubtedly Murali Vijay, who played a blistering innings, hammering 127 runs off just 56 balls in a display of pure power that included 11 sixes and 8 fours, completely overwhelming the bowlers. In their response, RR managed a valiant 223/5, but it was only good enough for a 23-run victory for CSK, a match that truly announced their era of batting supremacy.
CSK Post 240/5 vs PBKS in Mohali | 19 Apr 2008
Even in the inaugural season, CSK signaled their intent at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali on 19 April 2008. On a flat pitch that heavily favored batsmen, Michael Hussey led the charge with an utterly dominant, unbeaten 116 from just 54 balls, his hitting including 9 sixes and 8 fours, enabling CSK to set a formidable total of 240/5 against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP). To their credit, KXIP fought valiantly in the chase, but ultimately fell short, their innings ending at 207/4, giving CSK a commanding 33-run win that showcased their early explosive potential.
CSK Post 235/4 vs KKR in Kolkata | 23 Apr 2023
The stage was Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on 23 April 2023, a ground known for its electric atmosphere, and the pitch that evening offered perfect true bounce, aiding beautiful stroke play. CSK took full advantage to amass a daunting 235/4 against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), with Devon Conway as the standout performer, meticulously scoring 105 runs off 52 balls, a knock decorated with 7 sixes and 9 fours. KKR’s chase never truly ignited and ended at 186/8, handing CSK a comprehensive and emphatic 49-run victory.
CSK Post 226/6 vs RCB in Bengaluru | 17 Apr 2023
At the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on 17 April 2023, classic batting-friendly conditions contributed to another high score as CSK posted 226/6 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), where Ajinkya Rahane played a pivotal role by scoring a swift 78 off 39 balls. True to the venue’s reputation, RCB put up a spirited chase and came agonizingly close, but ultimately fell short, finishing at 218/8, resulting in a nail-biting 8-run win for CSK in a contest that lived up to its billing.
CSK Post 230/5 vs GT in Ahmedabad | 25 May 2025
In a statement performance during the 67th match of IPL 2025 in Ahmedabad on May 25, the Chennai Super Kings delivered a dominant batting display and posted a massive 230 for 5 against the Gujarat Titans, a steep target of 231 that proved too much for Gujarat, who were bowled out for just 147 in 18.3 overs, handing CSK an emphatic 83 run victory; this innings now stands as one of the absolute highest team totals in CSK’s illustrious IPL history.
CSK Post 223/3 vs DC in Delhi | 20 May 2023
On 20 May 2023 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, a pitch perfectly conducive to batting set the stage, allowing CSK to dominate as they scored 223/3 against the Delhi Capitals (DC), with Ruturaj Gaikwad playing the star role by scoring a sublime 110 off 57 balls. In stark contrast, DC’s response was largely subdued, ending at 190/6, comfortably giving CSK a solid 33-run victory that underscored their batting prowess under pressure.
CSK Post 223/3 vs SRH in Hyderabad | 8 May 2013
Back on 8 May 2013 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad, a flat track that clearly favored batsmen saw CSK put on a clinic, enabling them to amass 223/3 against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), where Suresh Raina led the charge with a brilliant unbeaten 99 from just 52 balls to post that massive total. The SRH chase was decisively thwarted from the start as they only managed 146/8, resulting in a utterly one-sided 77-run win for Chennai.
CSK Post 222/5 vs DD in Chennai | 25 May 2012
At their fortress, the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on 25 May 2012, a pitch that offered little assistance to bowlers became the perfect canvas for CSK to dominate as they scored 222/5 against the Delhi Daredevils (DD), with Murali Vijay once again the standout performer by scoring a magnificent 113 off 58 balls. The DD response was utterly lackluster, crumbling to be bowled out for a mere 136, decisively giving CSK a massive 86-run victory that showcased their complete home dominance.
CSK Post 220/3 vs KKR in Mumbai | 21 Apr 2021
The flat track at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on 21 April 2021 famously made run-scoring easier, and CSK capitalized perfectly to put up a strong total of 220/3 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), with Faf du Plessis having led the charge with an unbeaten 95 off 60 balls, hitting 9 fours and 4 sixes. KKR fought back valiantly in a thrilling chase, but their innings ended at 202/9, narrowly giving CSK an 18-run win in a high-scoring classic.
CSK Post 218/4 vs MI in Delhi | 1 May 2021
On a day when even a huge total wasn’t safe, CSK, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on 1 May 2021, scored 218/4 against arch-rivals Mumbai Indians (MI), fueled by a blistering knock from Ambati Rayudu who played a devastating 72* off just 27 balls, smashing 7 sixes on a pitch that was excellent for batting, allowing them to post what seemed a winning competitive total. However, MI’s legendary power-hitters, led by an unreal 87* from 34 balls by Kieron Pollard, miraculously chased the total down in a thrilling final over, handing CSK a truly heartbreaking loss in arguably the greatest chase
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Conclusion: The Legacy of a Batting Powerhouse
The journey of the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL is a masterclass in consistent batting performances, building a legacy of the highest team totals in the league’s history—from Murali Vijay’s standout knock in 2010 to Devon Conway’s brilliance in 2023 and the recent commanding 230 for 5 against the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025. This relentless showcase of power hitting, combined with remarkable adaptability and tactical clarity, highlights their unique ability to dominate bowling attacks across all venues, cementing their status as one of the most feared teams in the tournament. As the IPL 2026 season approaches, the expectations remain justifiably high for CSK to add more big scores to their record, continually strengthen their reputation, and further solidify their identity as one of cricket’s most formidable batting sid
