IPL 2024: Has RCB Ever Won Against CSK in Chennai Stadium?

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Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will open their title defence against Southern rivals Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday (March 22) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 opener.

CSK - the five-time champions - have held a brilliant record against RCB, beating the southern rivals in 21 of the 31 fixtures across venues so far in the 16 seasons of IPL. New skipper of the Yellow Brigade, Ruturaj Gaikwad, will hope to add to that in the season opener.

Additionally, CSK has an impressive record at its Den - the Chepauk Stadium, winning 45 out of 64 IPL matches played in the venue, which is known to be spinner-friendly. Over the years, CSK has used spin as a huge weapon in their home games.

In fact, CSK also has a terrific record against RCB in the Chennai Stadium. Dhoni & Co have tasted a lot of success against the Bengaluru-based side at Chepauk, contributing to their near-72 per cent winning percentage in a home venue.

While CSK hold a great track record at home and in fixtures against RCB, has the Bengaluru-based side ever won at the home of the Super Kings in the last 16 seasons of the Indian Premier League? Here is a look at RCB's performance at the Chepauk:

Has RCB beaten CSK in the Chennai Stadium in IPL history?

The Royal Challengers have lost in their last seven matches against CSK at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. But the Bengaluru-based side has one victory to it's name in the matches against CSK in Chennai.

When was RCB's last win over CSK in Chennai?

In the inaugural season in 2008, after Dhoni-led CSK beat the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, RCB led by Rahul Dravid avenged that loss in the reverse fixture at the Chepauk.

How RCB defeated CSK at Chepauk in IPL 2008?

Struggling at 41/4 at the end of 10 overs, skipper Dravid (47 off 39) and Praveen Kumar (21 off 11) made useful contributions to help RCB reach 126/8 in their allotted 20 overs.

With not much needed, CSK got off to a solid start as openers Parthiv Patel (20 off 24) and Stephen Fleming (45 off 40) shared a 60-run stand before Anil Kumble (3 for 13) sent both the set batters back into the dugout, while Vinay Kumar removed Dhoni in between the two dismissals.

At 84/3 in 13.2 overs, CSK were still in control of the chase thanks to Suresh Raina's unbeaten 21 off 20, but the southpaw didn't find any support from the other end as Dale Steyn, Praveen Kumar and Kumle added a wicket each to stop the chase at 112/8.

That result in 2008 is the only win for RCB vs CSK on Chennai soil. The Royal Challengers have since lost on their seven visits to face CSK in Chennai. But they have four more wins at the venue against different oppostions.

Has RCB won in the Chennai Stadium in previous IPL seasons?

In 2021 season when the MA Chidambaram Stadium was used as a neutral venue due to the COVID-enforced scheduling, RCB had wins over Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knights Riders.

In 2011 season, RCB had beaten Mumbai Indians in the second qualifier to reach the final, which they eventually lost to CSK at the same venue in Chennai.

Can RCB end their seven-match winless run against CSK in Chennai in IPL 2024?

With injury to key players in the CSK camp, RCB has a good chance of ending that unwanted streak, but the home team led by new skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad still has spin up his sleeves to trump Faf Du Plessis' team again at the Chepauk.