CSK vs DC head to head IPL record: Stats, total matches and history
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Delhi Capitals (DC) have developed a rivalry in the Indian Premier League (IPL) over the years. After a convincing home win against the Mumbai Indians, the Chennai Super Kings will welcome the rising Delhi Capitals on Wednesday, May 10. CSK has 13 points from 11 games, and a victory over DC will allow the four-time winners take a vital step closer to the playoffs.
The Delhi Capitals, who thrashed Royal Challengers Bangalore in their previous home encounter, will try to complete a hat trick of victories. The game will be place in Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium. Due to the absence of Rishabh Pant due to injury, David Warner will captain Delhi in the 2023 edition.
Overall, while CSK have dominated the head-to-head record against DC, the latter has been a much-improved side in recent years and has posed a tough challenge to CSK in the IPL.
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CSK vs DC head to head
Both teams have played 27 games against each other in IPL history. In these games, CSK has a 17-game winning streak, while DC has a 10-game winning streak. Both teams faced in the first qualifier for the 2021 IPL, with CSK winning by four wickets. Notably, DC defeated CSK in both league encounters previous season.
| Matches played | 27 |
| CSK won | 17 |
| DC won | 10 |
| Tie | 0 |
CSK vs DC match results
The two teams previously played in the previous edition's 55th match, which CSK won by 91 runs. The inaugural IPL season included both Delhi and Chennai. Since, the rivalry has seen several spectacular matches. In the IPL, the Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals have faced each other 27 times. CSK has won 17 of the 27 matches, while DC has won 10.
| Tournament | Venue | Winner | Margin |
| 2022 IPL | Mumbai | CSK | 91 Runs |
| 2021 IPL | Dubai | CSK | 4 wickets |
| 2021 IPL | Dubai | DC | 3 wickets |
| 2021 IPL | Mumbai | DC | 7 wickets |
| 2020 IPL | Sharjah | DC | 5 wickets |
| 2020 IPL | Dubai | DC | 44 runs |
| 2019 IPL | Vizag | CSK | 6 Wickets |
| 2019 IPL | Chennai | CSK | 80 runs |
| 2019 IPL | Delhi | CSK | 6 Wickets |
| 2018 IPL | Delhi | DC | 34 runs |
| 2018 IPL | Pune | CSK | 13 runs |
| 2015 IPL | Raipur | DC | 6 wickets |
| 2015 IPL | Chennai | CSK | 1 run |
| 2014 IPL | Delhi | CSK | 8 wickets |
| 2014 IPL | Abu Dhabi | CSK | 93 runs |
| 2013 IPL | Chennai | CSK | 33 runs |
| 2013 IPL | Delhi | CSK | 86 runs |
| 2012 IPL | Chennai | CSK | 86 runs |
| 2012 IPL | Chennai | CSK | 9 wickets |
| 2012 IPL | Delhi | DC | 8 wickets |
| 2011 IPL | Chennai | CSK | 18 runs |
| 2010 IPL | Chennai | DC | 6 wickets |
| 2010 IPL | Delhi | CSK | 5 wickets |
| 2009 IPL | Johannesburg | CSK | 18 runs |
| 2009 IPL | Durban | DC | 9 runs |
| 2008 IPL | Delhi | CSK | 4 wickets |
| 2008 IPL | Chennai | DC | 8 wickets |
CSK vs DC IPL stats
Most runs
The seasoned batsman MS Dhoni scored the most runs (604) in the matches between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals, followed by Suresh Raina (552), Shikhar Dhawan (433), and Murali Vijay (346). Only MS Dhoni currently plays for one of these sides in the IPL while others have either retires or play for different teams.
| Player name | Runs |
| MS Dhoni | 604 |
| Suresh Raina | 552 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 433 |
| Murli Vijay | 346 |
| Faf du Plessis | 334 |
Most wickets
Ravichandran Ashwin and Dwayne Bravo have each taken 19 wickets, followed by Ravindra Jadeja (15) and Albie Morkel (13). Except for Jadeja all the other players have retired or play for a different franchise in the 2023 season. Dwayne Bravo is the bowling coach of CSK currently.
| Player name | Wickets |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 19 |
| Dwayne Bravo | 19 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 15 |
| Albie Morkel | 13 |
| Amit Mishra | 9 |
Best match in the Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals head to head
One of the most thrilling encounters between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) was in 2019, when the two teams faced each other in the group stage.
In the league match held at the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi, woDelhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bat first. DC got off to a shaky start, losing their opener Prithvi Shaw early, but Shikhar Dhawan and captain Shreyas Iyer steadied the innings with a partnership of 68 runs.
DC eventually finished with a total of 147/6 in their 20 overs, with Dhawan top-scoring with 51 runs.
In response, CSK also got off to a poor start, losing their opener Ambati Rayudu early. However, Shane Watson and Suresh Raina put up a partnership of 52 runs to give CSK a good platform to chase down the target.
But DC fought back with quick wickets, and put CSK in a spot of bother. CSK then sent out Kedhar Jadhav and MS Dhoni to bat who steadied the ship, and Chennai Super Kings chased down the target with two balls to spare to win the match.
It was a thrilling encounter that showcased the fighting spirit of both teams, and will be remembered as one of the best matches between CSK and DC in the IPL.
Will CSK continue their good form against DC or will the latter continue their last resort rise in the 2023 season.