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Head-to-Head Rivalry

Chennai Super Kings

VS

Kolkata Knight Riders

31 Matches • Since IPL History

Overall Record

20
Wins
64.5%
31
Total
11
Wins
35.5%
64.5%
35.5%

Rivalry Overview

When Chennai Super Kings faces Kolkata Knight Riders, the IPL comes alive. This marquee matchup, contested 31 times, represents everything great about T20 cricket - unpredictability, star power, and dramatic finishes that keep spectators on the edge of their seats.

📊 Record Analysis

Historical data shows Chennai Super Kings dominating with 20 wins from 31 meetings. The 9-game margin reveals their knack for consistently outperforming this opposition across different conditions and seasons.

Chennai Super Kings Stats

Highest Score: 235
Average Score: 77
Win Rate: 64.5%

Kolkata Knight Riders Stats

Highest Score: 202
Average Score: 75
Win Rate: 35.5%

⚔️ Key Player Battles

🏏 Chennai Super Kings Top Scorers

1
SK Raina
SR: 134.07 | 23×6 | 57×4
610
455 balls
2
MS Dhoni
SR: 130.85 | 19×6 | 36×4
509
389 balls
3
F du Plessis
SR: 134.82 | 8×6 | 46×4
422
313 balls
4
RA Jadeja
SR: 144.49 | 19×6 | 20×4
328
227 balls
5
RD Gaikwad
SR: 134.30 | 13×6 | 30×4
325
242 balls

🏏 Kolkata Knight Riders Top Scorers

1
AD Russell
SR: 167.00 | 30×6 | 21×4
339
203 balls
2
N Rana
SR: 125.11 | 8×6 | 33×4
284
227 balls
3
RV Uthappa
SR: 150.00 | 7×6 | 33×4
279
186 balls
4
G Gambhir
SR: 120.63 | 6×6 | 26×4
228
189 balls
5
KD Karthik
SR: 153.19 | 6×6 | 25×4
216
141 balls

🎯 Chennai Super Kings Top Bowlers

1
RA Jadeja
Econ: 7.54 | Balls: 421
21
wickets
2
DJ Bravo
Econ: 9.29 | Balls: 230
19
wickets
3
R Ashwin
Econ: 6.26 | Balls: 298
16
wickets
4
SN Thakur
Econ: 8.25 | Balls: 157
12
wickets
5
DL Chahar
Econ: 8.77 | Balls: 186
12
wickets

🎯 Kolkata Knight Riders Top Bowlers

1
SP Narine
Econ: 6.32 | Balls: 512
28
wickets
2
CV Varun
Econ: 7.02 | Balls: 264
14
wickets
3
PP Chawla
Econ: 8.61 | Balls: 184
10
wickets
4
AD Russell
Econ: 9.22 | Balls: 190
9
wickets
5
JH Kallis
Econ: 8.96 | Balls: 144
7
wickets

⭐ Memorable Moments

The highest team totals showcase batting firepower: Chennai Super Kings peaked at 235 runs, while Kolkata Knight Riders responded with 202. These monumental scores demonstrate the explosive potential when these teams' batting lineups fire on all cylinders. Most encounters have unfolded at Eden Gardens, hosting 9 of these battles and becoming synonymous with this rivalry.

🏟️ Venue Breakdown

Eden Gardens
9 matches played
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk
7 matches played
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai
3 matches played
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
2 matches played
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
2 matches played
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
2 matches played

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