CSK vs DC Head to Head Record: Who Leads IPL 2026 Match 48?

CSK vs DC Overall IPL Head-to-Head Record

CSK vs DC Recent Match Results

CSK vs DC Venue-Wise Head-to-Head Breakdown

The most painful stat for DC in this breakdown is their home record at Arun Jaitley Stadium — they’ve won just 2 of 8 matches against CSK on their own turf, with their last home win against CSK coming back in IPL 2018. That’s a 7-year drought at home heading into the May 5, 2026 fixture. MA Chidambaram has been even more lopsided historically — DC went 15 years without a Chepauk win against CSK before finally breaking the curse with their 25-run win on April 5, 2025. CSK then immediately reclaimed home dominance with a 23-run win on April 11, 2026. For tonight’s clash at Arun Jaitley, DC will be hoping their home crowd and KL Rahul’s record-breaking form can finally end CSK’s stranglehold at this venue.

Top Run-Scorers in CSK vs DC Matches

MS Dhoni’s 696+ runs across this rivalry make him the undisputed all-time leader — a fitting reflection of his dominance over the Delhi franchise across multiple eras. Suresh Raina sits second with 552 runs, having been CSK’s most reliable middle-order presence against DC during the franchise’s most dominant years. From the DC side, Shikhar Dhawan’s 433 runs lead the way, though Rishabh Pant has consistently been DC’s most match-winning batter in this fixture before his move to LSG. Murali Vijay’s 113 in IPL 2012 at Chepauk remains the only century by a CSK player against DC in this rivalry — a remarkable stat given how dominant CSK have been overall.

Top Wicket-Takers in CSK vs DC Matches

The fact that all three top wicket-takers in this fixture are from CSK — R Ashwin, Dwayne Bravo, and Ravindra Jadeja, all tied at 19 wickets each — tells you everything about why this rivalry has been so lopsided over the years. CSK’s bowling depth across spin and pace has consistently broken DC’s batting at crucial moments. Imran Tahir’s 4/12 stands as the best individual bowling performance in this rivalry, a leg-spin masterclass that defined CSK’s middle-overs dominance. Amit Mishra leads DC’s wicket-taking efforts in this fixture, while Kagiso Rabada has been the most threatening DC pacer in recent years before his move away.

Highest and Lowest Totals in CSK vs DC History

Most Memorable Moments in CSK vs DC Rivalry

MS Dhoni’s Heroics — The Defining Era of this Rivalry: MS Dhoni’s 696+ runs against DC across multiple eras include some of the most clutch finishes IPL has seen. His ability to take CSK over the line in tight chases against DC defined the rivalry through the 2010s — earning CSK their dominant 20-12 head-to-head edge.

Murali Vijay’s 113 at Chepauk, IPL 2012: The only century ever scored by a CSK batter against DC, Vijay’s 113 in 2012 came at MA Chidambaram Stadium and remains one of the most iconic individual performances in this rivalry. It set the tone for CSK’s home-ground dominance over Delhi that lasted until 2025.

Imran Tahir’s 4/12 — Best Bowling Figures of the Rivalry: Tahir’s leg-spin masterclass remains the standout bowling display in DC vs CSK history. His ability to break DC’s middle order single-handedly made him CSK’s most dangerous matchup bowler in this fixture during his stint with the Yellow Army.

CSK’s Qualifier 1 Win, IPL 2021: The only knockout meeting between these two sides came in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2021, where CSK beat DC by 4 wickets to book their place in the final. CSK went on to win the title, while DC’s loss ended their best chance at IPL glory in years.

DC’s 25-Run Win at Chepauk, IPL 2025: Arguably the biggest single moment in DC’s recent rivalry history — DC ended a 15-year drought at MA Chidambaram Stadium with KL Rahul’s 77 leading them to a 25-run win on April 5, 2025. It broke a curse that had haunted the Delhi franchise since 2010 and showed CSK’s home dominance was finally crackable.

KL Rahul’s Record-Breaking 152 at Arun Jaitley, IPL 2026:* Although it came against PBKS and not CSK, KL Rahul’s unbeaten 152 off 67 balls at Arun Jaitley Stadium this season broke Chris Gayle’s 13-year-old record (128*) for the highest individual score at this venue. With Rahul carrying that form into tonight’s fixture, DC have a genuine match-winner who can take the rivalry to a new high.

CSK vs DC Head-to-Head Match Type Breakdown

IPL 2026 Context — What’s at Stake

Delhi Capitals come into this fixture in worrying form — 4 losses in their last 5 matches, despite having one of the most explosive batting lineups in the tournament. KL Rahul’s 358 runs in 8 matches at SR 185.49, including his record-breaking 152* against PBKS, has been the biggest individual story of DC’s campaign. Sameer Rizvi (209 runs) and Tristan Stubbs (201 runs at Avg 50.25) have provided middle-order stability, but the bowling has been DC’s Achilles’ heel — Mukesh Kumar at Econ 11.00 and T Natarajan at Econ 10.38 have made it nearly impossible for Axar Patel to defend totals consistently.

Chennai Super Kings arrive in noticeably better shape — three wins in their last five, with Sanju Samson’s 304 runs at Avg 50.66 and two centuries this season giving them their most consistent batting threat in years. Anshul Kamboj’s 14 wickets in 8 matches at SR 11.85 makes him IPL 2026’s joint-fourth highest wicket-taker, while Jamie Overton’s 9 wickets plus 136 runs at SR 158.13 gives them the kind of dual-department all-rounder DC simply don’t possess. The DC vs CSK head to head stands at 20-12 in CSK’s favour heading into the May 5 fixture — and DC have a real chance to back up their 2025 Chepauk breakthrough by finally breaking CSK’s stranglehold at Arun Jaitley too.