The CSK vs DC rivalry has quickly become one of the fiercest in Indian Premier League. From CSK’s initial dominance through to DC’s comeback led by young stars, these teams have left fans mesmerised with high-quality cricket.
MS Dhoni’s leadership and strategic bowling changes have proven crucial for Chennai, while Delhi’s fearless batsmen Rishabh Pant and Ruturaj Gaikwad have turned many games on its head in the Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings timeline.
| Date | Venue | Winner | Result / Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr 2025 | Chennai | Delhi Capitals | Won by 25 runs (IPL) |
| 31 Mar 2024 | Visakhapatnam | Delhi Capitals | Won by 20 runs (DC 191/5 vs CSK 171/6) (Sportskeeda) |
| 20 May 2023 | Delhi | Chennai Super Kings | Won by 77 runs (CSK 223/3 vs DC 146/9) (NDTV Sports) |
| 10 May 2023 | Chennai | Chennai Super Kings | Won by 27 runs (CSK 167/8 vs DC 140/8) (Sportskeeda) |
| 08 May 2022 | Navi Mumbai | Chennai Super Kings | Won by 91 runs (CSK 208/6 vs DC 117 all out) (NDTV Sports) |
CSK’s dominance
Over the years, CSK has historically held an edge against DC, winning 19 out of 30 matches between them. Recently though, Delhi have emerged as true contenders, showing their improvement year-by-year.
At MA Chidambaram Stadium though, CSK remains dominant; MS Dhoni has scored 666 runs so far! Suresh Raina and Jadeja have also played pivotal roles in their team’s success at home in Chennai.
Early in the IPL season, CSK seemed unbeatable thanks to Dhoni’s masterful captaincy, an explosive batting lineup led by Raina, Hussey, and Bravo – too much for Delhi to handle.
However, over time Delhi managed to rebuild their side around younger players such as Prithvi Shaw, Rishabh Pant and David Warner and eventually emerged victorious against CSK.
Emergence of young stars spurred a new phase in this rivalry, one which featured more evenly-matched matches with heartbreaking finishes.
DC began matching CSK’s experience with their youthful aggression to produce thrilling battles packed with memorable moments.
As CSK will have their batting core firing at full strength, they should focus on dominating in both the powerplay and death overs. CSK bowlers will need to provide regular breakthroughs and limit opponents scoring rates during their first innings innings; Khaleel Ahmed and Jamie Overton must up their game against Delhi’s aggressive top order.
Chepauk pitch has long been known for providing slow bowlers with ample assistance, which should suit CSK’s style of play perfectly. However, home side must avoid overplaying spinners too much in the early stages as that could risk giving away too many runs to their opponents.
They must utilize both fast bowlers effectively and maintain an appropriate frontline and backline attack strategy in order to stop DC from taking advantage of Chepauk’s curse by chasing large totals.
CSK backline must remain aware of the threat posed by an explosive Delhi top order that has flourished under pressure this season, evidenced by their strong performances against Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad respectively.
CSK will rely on their defensive tactics, consistency, and spinners’ talent in death overs to win against DC. Their strong bench strength will also play a vital role. CSK needs a victory against DC to compete for first place in the league and cement their spot amongst the elite squads.
CSK and DC share one of the fiercest rivalries in IPL history and continue to evolve, unveiling new heroes and strategies each season.
DC’s resurgence
The Chennai Super Kings-Delhi Capitals rivalry has quickly become one of the most thrilling in IPL. Though CSK held an early advantage, DC’s surge has added another dynamic dimension.
And as both teams continue their legacy-building, their next clash promises to be even fiercer!
Starting early in the IPL, this rivalry has provided both sides with memorable matches. New stars have provided this rivalry with new dimensions; often their clashes feature nail-biting thrillers with last ball sixes or stunning catches creating dramatic finishes to each contest. DC vs CSK always provide drama-packed cricket action!
CSK once dominated their rivalry against Delhi franchise, but thanks to young stars like Shaw and Pant, the competition is now more balanced.
Although their results were inconsistent at times, Delhi franchise slowly built a formidable squad, and established themselves as potential title contenders by 2024 season when they went on an incredible winning run and reached the final.
CSK’s golden core of Dhoni, Raina, Hussey and Bravo was too strong for DC’s inexperienced lineup to handle; CSK won both games against DC with dominant batting and bowling performances that led to victories for them in 2021 season.
However, DC’s improved performance during the following season allowed them to even the scoreboard and win their first match against CSK since 2020.
DC easily outscored CSK at both venues – Arun Jaitley Stadium by 44 runs and Sharjah by five wickets respectively. The victory gave DC a much-needed boost and set them on their path towards reaching top four status.
As DC and MI prepare to meet for their third meeting of the season, both will look to turn things around against one another. DC needs their batting to improve as captain David Warner continues his struggles; Phil Salt’s impressive showing in their previous match against MI is one player worth keeping an eye out for.
DC’s bowlers must remain disciplined and restrict scoring rates in this crucial game at MA Chidambaram Stadium. Khaleel Ahmed will look to exploit their home side’s lack of pace and spin options, while Rahul Sharma and Axar Patel will be key contributors in DC’s victory. With both teams looking for playoff spots, expect an engaging encounter at this MA Chidambaram Stadium venue.
CSK’s contrasting dominance
Rivalry between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Delhi Capitals has created many memorable moments over time. MS Dhoni’s calm presence and ability to finish off matches has been crucial to their success, while DC’s aggressive batting and fearless approach has made them a threat on any surface.
More recently, however, DC have seen more success; but Chennai still possess enough firepower when they visit Arun Jaitley Stadium or Chepauk to put on an entertaining show!
CSK have struggled against DC at their home ground of Chennai despite being five-time champions, as DC have capitalised on any mistakes by CSK to score impressive victories against them throughout both league and playoff stages.
This pattern continued until Delhi found new confidence and ended their slump by scoring an emphatic victory against CSK; marking an exciting new era for their franchise.
DC then claimed victory in the first qualifying final at Sharjah, giving them an opportunity to face Mumbai Indians for a spot in the semi-final.
DC struggled to keep up with their run rate as wickets fell regularly but their bowling unit managed to close out the match to give their side a fighting chance in semi-final.
DC showed they weren’t intimidated by CSK when they claimed a convincing 91-run win at home in their second qualifying round matchup, showing they wouldn’t be bullied over.
Delhi stunned CSK twice in 2021 – at Wankhede (7 wickets) and their home stadium (44 runs) – which not only ended Chennai’s dominance at their own ground but also established them as genuine title contenders.
DC finally broke their jinx against CSK during 2025 season when they won both matches against them; first at Chennai fortress, and later again at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Visakhapatnam; this not only increased Delhi player confidence but also breathed new life into this epic rivalry!