Delhi Capitals defeated Chennai Super Kings by 25 runs on April 5, 2025, at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, with KL Rahul’s brilliant 77 off 51 balls leading DC to 183/6 before their bowlers restricted CSK to 158/5.
This victory marked a historic moment – DC’s first win in Chennai since 2010, ending a 15-year drought at CSK’s fortress home ground.
The Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings timeline shows an interesting rivalry where CSK has dominated historically with 19 wins compared to DC’s 12 victories in 31 matches.
However, recent form favors Delhi, who have won 3 of their last 4 encounters against the five-time champions, including back-to-back victories in 2024 and 2025.
This complete timeline covers their entire IPL history, recent match scorecards, head-to-head statistics, and what makes this rivalry special in Indian cricket’s biggest T20 league.
Quick Stats: DC vs CSK Head-to-Head Record
| Category | Details |
| Total Matches | 31 |
| CSK Wins | 19 |
| DC Wins | 12 |
| No Result | 0 |
| CSK Highest Score | 223/3 (May 2023) |
| DC Highest Score | 198/5 (May 2013) |
| CSK Lowest Score | 110 (April 2008) |
| DC Lowest Score | 83 (May 2019) |
| Last 5 Matches | DC won 3, CSK won 2 |
Latest Match: DC vs CSK (April 5, 2025, Chennai)
Delhi Capitals 183/6 (20 overs) beat Chennai Super Kings 158/5 (20 overs) by 25 runs
Delhi Capitals recorded their third consecutive victory in IPL 2025, beating Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk Stadium – a venue where they hadn’t won since 2010. This comprehensive 25-run victory sent DC to the top of the points table while CSK suffered their third straight loss.
DC Innings: Rahul’s Masterclass (183/6)
Powerplay Dominance (Overs 1-6): 51/1
Jake Fraser-McGurk fell for a golden duck in the first over, caught by Ravichandran Ashwin off Khaleel Ahmed’s bowling. But KL Rahul and Abishek Porel didn’t panic. They built a 50-run partnership in just 29 balls, attacking CSK’s bowlers from the start. Porel was particularly aggressive, scoring 33 off 20 balls with crisp boundaries before getting out.
Middle Overs Stability (Overs 7-15): 95 runs, 2 wickets
Rahul anchored the innings beautifully. He reached his fifty off just 33 balls with 2 fours and 3 sixes, playing smart cricket and rotating strike. Sameer Rizvi joined him and together they added 50 runs in just 27 balls. Rizvi scored a quick 20 off 15 balls before Khaleel Ahmed broke the partnership. Tristan Stubbs contributed valuable runs in the middle overs.
Death Overs Push (Overs 16-20): 37 runs, 3 wickets
CSK fought back through Matheesha Pathirana, who bowled brilliantly in the death overs, conceding just 13 runs in his last two overs. Rahul fell for 77 off 51 balls – a mature innings that included 6 fours and 3 sixes. His strike rate of 150.98 showed he balanced aggression with responsibility perfectly. DC finished at 183/6, a competitive total on a Chepauk pitch that was slowing down.
DC Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | How Out |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | caught |
| KL Rahul (wk) | 77 | 51 | 6 | 3 | 150.98 | caught |
| Abishek Porel | 33 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 165.00 | caught |
| Sameer Rizvi | 20 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 133.33 | caught |
| Tristan Stubbs | 28 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 155.55 | caught |
| Axar Patel (c) | 12 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 120.00 | not out |
| Mitchell Starc | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 | not out |
| Extras | 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 183/6 | 20.0 | 18 | 5 | 9.15 | — |
CSK Chase: Slow Start Costs Match (158/5)
Powerplay Struggle (Overs 1-6): 46/3
CSK’s chase started poorly. Mitchell Starc and Mukesh Kumar bowled tight lines, not giving any easy runs. Rachin Ravindra fell in the second over, caught and bowled by Mukesh for just 3 runs. Devon Conway scored 13 before getting out. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad made 21 but couldn’t accelerate. CSK were 46/3 after the powerplay – way behind the required rate of 9.15 runs per over.
Middle Overs Collapse (Overs 7-15): 66 runs, 2 wickets
Shivam Dube hit the first six of CSK’s innings in the 10th over, but he got out the very next ball, caught for 9. The pitch was slow, and DC’s spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel bowled beautifully, giving away just 3 and 7 runs per over. CSK reached 112/5 in 16 overs, needing 72 runs from 24 balls – an impossible target.
Final Overs: Too Little, Too Late (Overs 16-20): 46 runs
Vijay Shankar played a fighting innings, remaining not out on 69 off 54 balls with 4 fours. He got four lives – dropped catches that could have ended CSK’s chase earlier. MS Dhoni walked in to bat in the 11th over (his earliest entry in a complete 20-over IPL game since 2023) but could only score 30 off 26 balls. The asking rate was too high, and DC’s bowlers maintained pressure throughout.
CSK Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | How Out |
| Rachin Ravindra | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | caught & bowled |
| Devon Conway | 13 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 92.85 | caught |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad (c) | 21 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 131.25 | caught |
| Shivam Dube | 9 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 81.81 | caught |
| Moeen Ali | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | caught |
| Vijay Shankar | 69* | 54 | 4 | 0 | 127.77 | not out |
| MS Dhoni (wk) | 30* | 26 | 3 | 0 | 115.38 | not out |
| Extras | 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 158/5 | 20.0 | 11 | 1 | 7.90 | — |
Bowling Analysis: DC’s Disciplined Attack
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Best Performance |
| Mukesh Kumar | 4 | 36 | 1 | 9.00 | Got Ravindra early |
| Mitchell Starc | 4 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 | Powerplay pressure |
| Mohit Sharma | 4 | 40 | 0 | 10.00 | Expensive |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 4 | 12 | 0 | 3.00 | Best economy |
| Axar Patel | 4 | 28 | 1 | 7.00 | Middle-overs control |
Kuldeep Yadav was outstanding with an economy of just 3.00 runs per over on a Chennai pitch. His spell in the middle overs killed CSK’s momentum completely.
Player of the Match: KL Rahul (77 off 51 balls)
Previous Meeting: DC vs CSK (March 31, 2024, Visakhapatnam)
Delhi Capitals 191/5 (20 overs) beat Chennai Super Kings 171/6 (20 overs) by 20 runs
This was DC’s first win of IPL 2024 season, coming after two consecutive losses. Playing at Visakhapatnam (their second home), DC posted 191/5 with David Warner (52 off 35 balls) and Rishabh Pant (51 off 32 balls) scoring fifties. Khaleel Ahmed was Player of the Match, taking 3 wickets for 35 runs.
CSK’s chase saw MS Dhoni’s explosive 37 off just 16 balls with 4 sixes in the final overs, but it wasn’t enough. The match ended CSK’s four-match winning streak against DC.
Historical Timeline: Key Matches
Early Years (2008-2012): CSK Dominance
April 19, 2008 – CSK won by 1 wicket: One of the closest matches in their rivalry. DC scored 156/6 and CSK chased it down with just 1 wicket remaining. MS Dhoni’s calm finishing sealed the thriller.
May 27, 2012 – CSK won by 86 runs: CSK demolished DC at Chepauk, posting 222/5 (Michael Hussey 95, Suresh Raina 47). DC could only manage 136/9 in reply.
Middle Period (2013-2018): Mixed Results
May 18, 2013 – DC won by 6 wickets: DC’s highest successful chase against CSK. Chasing 177, DC got home with 2 balls to spare thanks to Irfan Pathan’s unbeaten 38.
May 30, 2018 – CSK won by 13 runs: CSK defended 211/4 despite DC’s Rishabh Pant’s blistering 79 off 45 balls with 5 sixes.
Recent Era (2019-2025): Close Contest
May 1, 2019 – CSK won by 80 runs: DC’s lowest score in this rivalry – bowled out for just 83 chasing 179. Harbhajan Singh took 3/15.
May 20, 2023 – CSK won by 77 runs: CSK’s biggest victory margin, scoring 223/3 (Ruturaj Gaikwad 79, Devon Conway 87) and bowling DC out for 146.
April 5, 2025 – DC won by 25 runs: The most recent encounter where DC broke their 15-year Chennai jinx.
Venue-Wise Record
At MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai)
| Matches | CSK Wins | DC Wins | CSK Advantage |
| 10 | 7 | 3 | Home fortress |
Before 2025, DC’s last win in Chennai was in 2010. CSK’s home advantage at Chepauk has been massive, with the slow, turning pitch favoring their spin-heavy attack.
At Arun Jaitley Stadium (Delhi)
| Matches | CSK Wins | DC Wins | CSK Advantage |
| 8 | 6 | 2 | Even in Delhi! |
Surprisingly, CSK has dominated even at DC’s home ground, winning 6 of 8 matches. Their last victory in Delhi was in May 2023 by 77 runs.
Key Players in This Rivalry
MS Dhoni (CSK): The captain cool has scored 500+ runs against DC with a strike rate over 150 in death overs. His finishing skills have won CSK multiple close matches.
Rishabh Pant (DC): Before his accident, Pant scored 400+ runs against CSK with 3 fifties. His aggressive batting always troubled CSK’s spinners.
Ravindra Jadeja (CSK): Has taken 20+ wickets against DC with economy under 7.50. His all-round skills make him CSK’s most valuable asset in this matchup.
David Warner (DC): The Australian opener has scored 350+ runs against CSK, providing quick starts that put pressure on their bowling.
Why This Rivalry Matters
Experience vs Youth: CSK’s experienced squad (average age 30+) faces DC’s young brigade, creating tactical battles.
Dhoni Factor: Every DC vs CSK match feels special because fans want to see MS Dhoni, cricket’s most loved captain.
Playoff Implications: Both teams usually fight for top-4 spots, making their head-to-head record crucial for playoff qualification.
Contrasting Styles: CSK’s spin-heavy, calculated approach versus DC’s aggressive, pace-based strategy creates fascinating contests.
Home Advantage: CSK’s Chepauk fortress versus DC’s struggle to find a consistent home ground (played in Delhi, Visakhapatnam, Pune) adds drama.
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Date | Venue | Winner | Margin | Key Player |
| April 5, 2025 | Chennai | DC | 25 runs | KL Rahul (77) |
| March 31, 2024 | Visakhapatnam | DC | 20 runs | Khaleel Ahmed (3/35) |
| May 20, 2023 | Delhi | CSK | 77 runs | Ruturaj Gaikwad (79) |
| May 8, 2023 | Chennai | CSK | 27 runs | Ravindra Jadeja (3/22) |
| May 8, 2022 | Mumbai | DC | 4 wickets | David Warner (52*) |
FAQs
Who has won more matches between DC and CSK?
Chennai Super Kings leads the head-to-head record with 19 wins compared to Delhi Capitals’ 12 victories in 31 total matches. However, DC has won 3 of the last 4 encounters, showing improved recent form against the five-time champions.
When did DC last beat CSK in Chennai?
Delhi Capitals beat Chennai Super Kings in Chennai on April 5, 2025, by 25 runs. Before this, DC’s last victory at MA Chidambaram Stadium was in 2010 – a gap of 15 years, making this win historic for the franchise.
What is CSK’s highest score against DC?
Chennai Super Kings’ highest score against Delhi Capitals is 223/3, scored on May 20, 2023, at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 79 and Devon Conway made 87 in that massive total. CSK won by 77 runs.
Who is the highest run-scorer in DC vs CSK matches?
MS Dhoni has scored the most runs for CSK against DC with 500+ runs at a strike rate over 150. For DC, Rishabh Pant and David Warner have both scored 350-400 runs in this rivalry, with Pant having 3 fifties.
How many times has DC beaten CSK at home?
Delhi Capitals have beaten Chennai Super Kings at their home grounds (Delhi/Visakhapatnam) only 2 times in 8 matches at Arun Jaitley Stadium. CSK has dominated with 6 wins even at DC’s home venue, showing their all-conditions strength.
