The Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad share a rivalry built on contrasting identities. CSK, the five-time champions, bring experience, composure, and a winning DNA that few franchises can match. SRH, the 2016 champions, counter that with raw aggression, pace-heavy bowling, and explosive top-order batting.
In the CSK vs SRH head to head record, Chennai holds a commanding lead with 15 wins in 22 IPL matches. But that number doesn’t tell the full story. SRH have been closing the gap in recent years, and their historic first win at Chepauk in IPL 2025 proved that this rivalry still has plenty of twists left.
In this article, we break down the complete head-to-head record, review season-by-season results, highlight the biggest victories, and spotlight the players who have shaped this matchup.
CSK vs SRH: Total Head-to-Head Results
Across all IPL seasons up to 2025, Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad have played 22 matches against each other. CSK holds a comfortable lead, winning 15 of those games. SRH has managed 7 victories, and no match between them has ended without a result.
| Team | Wins |
|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 15 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 7 |
| Total Matches | 22 |
CSK’s highest total in this rivalry stands at 223/3, scored during their very first meeting against SRH in Hyderabad back in 2013. SRH’s best effort with the bat came in the 2018 league stage at Pune, where they posted 179/6. On the flip side, CSK’s lowest score is 132/5 from a 2019 game in Hyderabad, while SRH’s worst outing was being bowled out for just 134 at Chepauk in 2024.
Both teams can dominate and collapse in equal measure, which is exactly what makes every CSK vs SRH match worth watching.
| Category | CSK | SRH |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 22 | 22 |
| Won | 15 | 7 |
| Lost | 7 | 15 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Score | 223/3 | 179/6 |
| Lowest Score | 132/5 | 134 |
CSK vs SRH In All Seasons
Here is a full breakdown of the results between CSK and SRH in every IPL season:
| Season | Result |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 5 wickets |
| 2024 | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 6 wickets | Chennai Super Kings won by 78 runs |
| 2023 | Chennai Super Kings won by 7 wickets |
| 2022 | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 8 wickets | Chennai Super Kings won by 13 runs |
| 2021 | Chennai Super Kings won by 7 wickets | Chennai Super Kings won by 6 wickets |
| 2020 | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 7 runs | Chennai Super Kings won by 20 runs |
| 2019 | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 6 wickets | Chennai Super Kings won by 6 wickets |
| 2018 | Chennai Super Kings won by 4 runs | Chennai Super Kings won by 8 wickets | Chennai Super Kings won by 2 wickets (Qualifier 1) | Chennai Super Kings won by 8 wickets (Final) |
| 2015 | Chennai Super Kings won by 45 runs | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 22 runs |
| 2014 | Chennai Super Kings won by 5 wickets | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 6 wickets |
| 2013 | Chennai Super Kings won by 5 wickets | Chennai Super Kings won by 77 runs |
Note: CSK was suspended from the IPL during the 2016 and 2017 seasons due to the 2013 betting case. SRH entered the IPL in 2013 as a replacement for the defunct Deccan Chargers, so no matches between these sides existed before that year.
Biggest Wins and Memorable Matches
This rivalry has produced some seriously one-sided thrashings from both sides. Here are the standout victories.
Chennai Super Kings’ Biggest Wins
CSK’s most emphatic victory came in May 2013, when they hammered SRH by a massive 78 runs at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. CSK posted 223/3, their highest total in this fixture, and then bowled SRH out cheaply. That 77-run margin stood as the biggest win in this rivalry for over a decade.
Then came IPL 2024. Playing at Chepauk, Ruturaj Gaikwad smashed 98 off 54 balls to power CSK to 212/3. SRH’s batting order crumbled to 134 all out, handing CSK a 78-run victory. That tied the record for the largest margin of victory by runs in this matchup.
In 2015, CSK also posted a comfortable 45-run win at home in Chennai, a game where their spinners strangled SRH’s middle order. Over the years, bowlers like Dwayne Bravo, Ravindra Jadeja, and Deepak Chahar have consistently troubled SRH’s batting lineup.
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Biggest Wins
SRH’s most dominant result against CSK came in IPL 2022 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, where they chased down the target with 8 wickets in hand. It was a clinical performance where CSK’s batting simply never got going, and SRH’s bowlers controlled the game from the first over.
But the most significant win for SRH came in IPL 2025. On April 25, 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad beat CSK by 5 wickets at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, registering their first-ever win over CSK in Chennai. After five straight losses at Chepauk, SRH finally broke through. Harshal Patel (4/28) dismantled CSK’s batting, while Kamindu Mendis delivered a match-winning all-round performance with a wicket, a stunning catch, and an unbeaten 32 off 22 balls to close out the chase.
The 2020 encounter in Dubai also stands out. SRH beat CSK by 7 runs in a tight contest during the UAE-based season, one of the few times they won a low-scoring nail-biter against the masters of tight finishes.
IPL Finals: CSK vs SRH on the Biggest Stage
What makes this rivalry even more special is that these two teams have met in an IPL final. Unlike the CSK-KKR rivalry which has produced two finals, CSK and SRH have faced off once on the biggest stage, and it happened in CSK’s comeback year.
In 2018, CSK returned to the IPL after a two-year suspension and charged all the way to the final. Standing in their way was SRH, who had finished the league stage as one of the top teams under Kane Williamson’s captaincy.
SRH batted first and posted 178/6 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. It was a competitive total, but Shane Watson had other plans. The Australian opener launched an absolute blitz, smashing 117 not out off just 57 balls with 11 fours and 4 sixes. What made the knock even more remarkable was that Watson was visibly bleeding from a knee injury during his innings but refused to slow down. Ambati Rayudu hit the winning runs as CSK cruised to 181/2, winning by 8 wickets with 9 balls to spare.
That 2018 final wasn’t just a one-off either. CSK had beaten SRH in both league-stage matches and the Qualifier 1 that year, making it a stunning 4-0 clean sweep in a single IPL season. No team had ever beaten the same opponent four times in one season before.
| Year | Match Type | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | IPL Final, Mumbai (Wankhede) | Chennai Super Kings | 8 wickets |
Recent Form: CSK vs SRH
Over the last few seasons, the two teams have traded wins more frequently, making this rivalry tighter than the overall numbers suggest. Here is a look at the most recent meetings between CSK and SRH:
| Season | Venue | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Chennai (Chepauk) | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 5 wickets |
| 2024 | Chennai (Chepauk) | Chennai Super Kings | 78 runs |
| 2024 | Hyderabad | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 6 wickets |
| 2023 | Chennai (Chepauk) | Chennai Super Kings | 7 wickets |
| 2022 | Pune (MCA Stadium) | Chennai Super Kings | 13 runs |
| 2022 | DY Patil (Navi Mumbai) | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 8 wickets |
| 2021 | Sharjah | Chennai Super Kings | 6 wickets |
| 2021 | Delhi | Chennai Super Kings | 7 wickets |
CSK dominated 2021, sweeping both games against SRH on their way to winning the IPL title that year. The results split evenly in 2022, with each side winning one game. CSK took the only meeting in 2023 at Chepauk. 2024 produced a split as well, with SRH winning in Hyderabad and CSK responding with a huge 78-run demolition at home.
The 2025 meeting was the headline-maker. Both teams were struggling at the bottom of the IPL 2025 points table when they met on April 25. SRH’s bowlers, led by Harshal Patel’s 4/28, restricted CSK to just 154. The chase wasn’t smooth either. SRH were wobbling at 106/5 before Kamindu Mendis and Nitish Kumar Reddy stitched together an unbeaten 49-run stand to take SRH home with 8 balls to spare.
It was a historic night. SRH finally broke their Chepauk jinx, and it happened on the same date, April 25, as the very first CSK vs SRH match way back in 2013. Cricket loves its symmetry.
Key Players in CSK vs SRH Matches
Here are the Top Run Scorers from Rivalry:
Top Run-Scorers
Suresh Raina sits at the top of the run charts in CSK vs SRH IPL matches with 434 runs. Mr. IPL’s ability to shift gears in the middle overs powered many CSK victories in this fixture. MS Dhoni is right behind him with 430 runs at an eye-popping average of 61.42 and a strike rate of 153.57. When Dhoni walked out against SRH, he meant business.
For SRH, Kane Williamson was the standout accumulator with 417 runs across multiple seasons. His composed, anchor-style innings gave SRH stability when wickets fell around him. David Warner (405 runs) brought explosiveness, especially at the top of the order.
Among players heading into IPL 2026, Ruturaj Gaikwad (394 runs) is CSK’s leading active run scorer in this rivalry, while Abhishek Sharma (249 runs) leads the way for SRH.
Top Wicket-Takers
Dwayne Bravo holds the record for the most wickets in CSK vs SRH matches with a staggering 20 wickets. That’s nearly double the next best bowler on the list. Bravo’s ability to nail yorkers at the death and chip in with wickets during the powerplay made him CSK’s ultimate weapon in this fixture.
On the SRH side, Bhuvneshwar Kumar leads with 11 wickets, built on his trademark ability to extract swing in the first six overs. T Natarajan (10 wickets) and Rashid Khan (10 wickets) are tied right behind him, with Natarajan’s yorkers and Rashid’s leg spin giving CSK batters completely different problems. Deepak Chahar (10 wickets) rounds out the top five.
Among current squad members, Harshal Patel made a strong statement for SRH in 2025 with his 4/28 at Chepauk, the best bowling figures in recent CSK vs SRH encounters.
Standout Performances
The most iconic individual performance in this rivalry belongs to Shane Watson. His unbeaten 117 off 57 balls in the 2018 IPL Final is the stuff of legend.
Batting with a bleeding knee, Watson tore apart the SRH bowling attack to hand CSK their third title in their comeback season. It remains the highest individual score in an IPL final.
MS Dhoni’s unbeaten 67 off 37 balls in the very first CSK vs SRH match in April 2013 set the tone for this entire rivalry. Dhoni walked in with CSK needing runs, and calmly finished the chase as only he can.
Ruturaj Gaikwad’s 98 off 54 balls in the 2024 Chennai match was agonizingly close to a century but still produced an overwhelming 78-run victory.
And in IPL 2025, Kamindu Mendis turned in a genuine all-round masterclass. He took a wicket with his ambidextrous spin, pulled off what many called the catch of the tournament to dismiss Dewald Brevis, and then finished the chase with an unbeaten 32 off 22 balls. Three contributions, one match, one unforgettable result.
For SRH, Harshal Patel’s 4/28 in the same 2025 game deserves a special mention. He used the middle of the pitch cleverly on a slow Chepauk surface, bowling CSK out for 154 and setting the platform for SRH’s historic win in Chennai.
Key Takeaways
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Overall Head-to-Head | CSK leads 15-7 (22 matches, 0 No Result) |
| IPL Finals Between Them | 1 (2018 Final: CSK won by 8 wickets) |
| Biggest Win by CSK | 78 runs (IPL 2024, Chennai) |
| Biggest Win by SRH | 8 wickets (IPL 2022, DY Patil Stadium) |
| Best Season for CSK vs SRH | 2018 (CSK won all 4 meetings, including the Final) |
| Best Season for SRH vs CSK | 2025 (SRH’s first-ever win at Chepauk) |
| CSK’s Home Record vs SRH (Chepauk) | 5 wins, 1 loss in 6 matches |
| SRH’s Home Record vs CSK (Hyderabad) | 3 wins, 2 losses in 5 matches |
| IPL Titles (Overall) | CSK: 5 | SRH: 1 |
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Conclusion: CSK Leads The Rivalry 15-7 in 22 Matches Against SRH
Over 22 matches, Chennai Super Kings have established a clear lead over Sunrisers Hyderabad. They lead 15-7 in the overall record, won the only IPL final played between these sides, and have historically dominated at Chepauk. CSK’s consistency under MS Dhoni’s leadership, their squad depth, and their ability to win tight games have made them the stronger team in this matchup.
But Sunrisers Hyderabad are not a franchise that stays quiet for long. Their 2025 breakthrough at Chepauk, their growing core of young Indian talent like Abhishek Sharma and Nitish Kumar Reddy, and their aggressive brand of cricket mean they always carry a genuine threat. With both teams heading into IPL 2026 with revamped squads, the next chapter of this Southern Derby promises to be just as competitive. CSK may hold the head-to-head lead, but if cricket has taught us anything, it’s that the scoreboard doesn’t care about history once the coin goes up.
