The clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is among the most thrilling in the IPL. Though Chennai has been dominant, Hyderabad’s recent key wins have made the matchup more even. Here’s a look at the CSK vs SRH Head to Head Records, Stats and Top encounters in the IPL history.
CSK vs SRH Head to Head
| Head to Head Metric | CSK | SRH |
| Matches Played | 23 | 23 |
| Wins | 15 | 8 |
| Losses | 8 | 15 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
Throughout the years of the IPL, the Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad have developed a rivalry that is packed with excitement and drama. In their 23 encounters to date, Chennai has come out on top with 15 wins while Hyderabad has secured 8 victories. Both teams have delivered unforgettable matches that maintain the spirit of competition. As this rivalry has continued into the latest seasons, the intensity has only increased.
CSK vs SRH Head-to-Head: Season-Wise Record
| Season | Matches | CSK Won | SRH Won |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
In the beginning of their rivalry, the Chennai Super Kings were clearly the stronger team, winning every match in 2013. They later defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2018, including the IPL Final. SRH found a way to even things out during the middle years scoring wins in 2014, 2015, 2019, and 2020. As the competition entered the 2020s, SRH started to challenge CSK more regularly. SRH achieved wins in 2022, shared results in 2024 and even pulled off an important victory in Chennai during IPL 2025. They followed it up with another crucial win in 2026. Although CSK still has the upper hand overall, SRH’s recent performances indicate that the rivalry has become closer and more unpredictable.
CSK vs SRH: Top IPL Encounters
Let’s take a closer look at the top IPL encounters between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, highlighting their memorable head-to-head clashes.
IPL 2018, Hyderabad: At Hyderabad, the match was super intense between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad. It was particularly exciting because CSK had just come back to the league after a two-year hiatus. Batting first CSK scored 182/3 with Ambati Rayudu blasting 79 runs off 37 balls, Suresh Raina adding a steady 54 runs and MS Dhoni chipping in with a quick 25 runs. SRH’s chase was spearheaded by Kane Williamson who made 84 runs and Yusuf Pathan who added 45 runs. However, Deepak Chahar’s outstanding performance of 3/15 gave CSK the advantage. The match went down to the final over with SRH needing 20 runs. Dhoni’s clever captaincy and disciplined bowling kept it together and CSK triumphed by just 4 runs.
