The rivalry between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad may not be the oldest one but it has certainly thrown up some great contests since 2013 in Indian Premier League.
And there is CSK on the other side – a side built on experience, strategic awareness and the placid captaincy of MS Dhoni. On the flip side is SRH, a franchise that has made a name for itself with its big hitters and disciplined bowlers along with an aggressive style of play.
The Chennai-Hyderabad clash has produced dramatic finishes, dominant wins and even an IPL final over the years. Following the course of IPL 2026, the rivalry keeps growing with fresh players joining the top.
CSK vs SRH Head-to-Head Record in IPL
| Team | Wins |
| Chennai Super Kings | 15 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7 |
| Total Matches | 22 |
| No Result | 0 |
CSK has a clear historical advantage by winning more than twice the number of games SRH has.
But the numbers alone don’t show the full picture. Hyderabad have steadily become a more competitive side over the past few seasons, with some memorable victories.
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Highest and Lowest Scores in CSK vs SRH Matches
| Category | CSK | SRH |
| Highest Score | 223/3 | 179/6 |
| Lowest Score | 132/5 | 134 |
Season-by-Season Results
| Season | Result |
| 2025 | SRH won by 5 wickets |
| 2024 | SRH won by 6 wickets / CSK won by 78 runs |
| 2023 | CSK won by 7 wickets |
| 2022 | SRH won by 8 wickets / CSK won by 13 runs |
| 2021 | CSK won both matches |
| 2020 | One win each |
| 2019 | One win each |
| 2018 | CSK won four matches |
| 2015 | One win each |
| 2014 | One win each |
| 2013 | CSK won both matches |
IPL 2018 Final: CSK vs SRH on the Biggest Stage
The most significant moment of this rivalry happened during the IPL 2018 Final at Wankhede Stadium.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, bolstered by their captain Kane Williamson, sent a competitive 178/6 on the board.
But it was the night of Shane Watson.
‘One of the greatest innings played in IPL final’: Watson scored scintillating 117 off 57 balls* His innings propelled Chennai to 181/2 en route to their third IPL title.
What cemented the innings into legend was that Watson batted despite a bleeding knee injury.
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Biggest Wins in CSK vs SRH Matches
Chennai Super Kings’ Biggest Wins
CSK’s largest victory margin in this rivalry is 78 runs.
One such recent rout came in IPL 2024 at Chepauk, where captaining
Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 98 runs in 54 balls.
Chennai set a huge total and then sent SRH packing for cheap runs to secure an easy win.
These wins have also been heavily contributed by CSK’s bowlers. Players like:
- Dwayne Bravo
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Deepak Chahar
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Biggest Wins
The largest victory margin for SRH against CSK came in IPL 2022 when they beat the latter by 8 wickets at DY Patil Stadium.
Hyderabad’s landmark victory in Chepauk came at IPL 2025, which added yet another feather in the history for India and Hyderabad.
Key contributions came from:
- Harshal Patel- 4/28
- Kamindu Mendis- All-Round Performance
This win brought an end to SRH’s long losing streak in Chennai.
Top Run Scorers in CSK vs SRH Matches
| Player | Runs |
| Suresh Raina | 434 |
| MS Dhoni | 430 |
| Kane Williamson | 417 |
| David Warner | 405 |
Top Wicket-Takers in the Rivalry
| Player | Wickets |
| Dwayne Bravo | 20 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 11 |
| T. Natarajan | 10 |
| Rashid Khan | 10 |
| Deepak Chahar | 10 |
Memorable Individual Performances
Shane Watson – IPL 2018 Final
Watson’s 117 off 57 balls*an innings that remains the most important in this rivalry.
MS Dhoni – 67* in First Meeting (2013)
Dhoni’s cool chase in the inaugural CSK vs SRH clash also laid a template for battles ahead.
Ruturaj Gaikwad – 98 (IPL 2024)
Gaikwad’s near century propelled Chennai to one of the most comfortable wins in this rivalry.
Kamindu Mendis – Man Of The Match Performance (IPL 2025)
Mendis also took a stunning catch and starred with bat and ball.
CSK vs SRH Rivalry IPL 2026
This rivalry takes on another chapter in the IPL 2026 season.
The teams both added new players while keeping their biggest stars. Chennai are still banking on veterans and Hyderabad is developing a young solid nucleus that includes players like:
- Abhishek Sharma
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
These young stars are poised to help shape the future of the rivalry.
With several matches planned over the course of the season, it is the 2026 IPL which can change head-to-head records.
Key Takeaways
| Feature | Details |
| Overall Record | CSK leads 15-7 |
| Total Matches | 22 |
| IPL Finals Between Them | 1 |
| Final Winner | CSK (2018) |
| Biggest CSK Win | 78 runs |
| Biggest SRH Win | 8 wickets |
| Most Runs | Suresh Raina |
| Most Wickets | Dwayne Bravo |
Conclusion
Since 2013, the rivalry between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad has intensified. Though CSK enjoys the overall record, SRH has had its share of stunning wins and possesses the bonus factor of testing Chennai’s dominance.
The match-up pits experience against aggression, tactical cricket against cavalier batting.
But IPL 2026 is only beginning and new heroes will be born and new records set. Chennai may have the head-to-head numbers on its side as it looks to save its season today, but momentum in T20 cricket can turn quickly.