Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings share one of the closest rivalries in the Indian Premier League. The CSK vs PBKS head-to-head record stands level, but recent results tell a different story.
PBKS has won four of the last five matches, shifting momentum ahead of IPL 2026. Here is a complete breakdown of wins, stats, and key trends in CSK vs PBKS matches.
CSK vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record (Overall Stats)
The overall record between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings highlights how tight this rivalry remains in the Indian Premier League.
| Matches | CSK Wins | PBKS Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
CSK and PBKS are level on wins, which makes this one of the most evenly matched rivalries in IPL history. Neither side has managed to build long-term dominance despite multiple seasons.
However, the overall numbers do not tell the full story. PBKS has gained the upper hand in recent years, winning four of the last five encounters. This shift suggests that while the historical record stays balanced, current momentum favors Punjab Kings heading into IPL 2026.
CSK vs PBKS Head-to-Head by Venue (Deep Breakdown)
Venue conditions shape outcomes between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League. The rivalry stays balanced overall, but venue-wise splits reveal clear patterns.
CSK vs PBKS Matches in Chennai
| Matches | CSK Wins | PBKS Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Surprisingly, CSK has been dominated at home by Punjab. And honestly, most of this has happened in recent years. Perhaps, Punjab is one of the rare teams who have managed to beat Chennai at Chepauk.
PBKS vs CSK Matches in Punjab
| Matches | CSK Wins | PBKS Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
On the contrary, CSK has matched Punjab at their home ground. Both the teams have managed to win 3 games each.
Neutral Venues (UAE / Others)
| Matches | CSK Wins | PBKS Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 10 | 9 | 0 |
The neutral venues is where CSK has gotten a slight edge over Pubjab. In the recent years, when IPL was moved to UAE, Chennai has managed to dominate in certain games. However, historically Pubjab has been a better team on neutral venues as well.
The best example of the same, came in the qualifier game in 2014, when both teams played in Mumbai. Punjab posted a massive total of 226 and CSK lost the game by 24 runs.
CSK vs PBKS Recent Results (Last 5 Matches)
Recent encounters between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings highlight a clear shift in momentum. While the overall rivalry remains balanced, recent results favor PBKS.
| Year | Winner | Margin | Venue | Scorecard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | PBKS | 4 wickets | Chennai | View |
| 20245 | PBKS | 18 Runs | Mallanpur | View |
| 2024 | CSK | 28 Runs | Dharamsala | View |
| 2023 | PBKS | 7 Wickets | Chennai | View |
| 2023 | PBKS | 4 Wickets | Chennai | View |
In the last five games between CSK and PBKS, the five time champions have only managed to win once. That victory too came at the esteemed stadium of Dharamsala, and is sandwiched between two losses on either side.
And just by looking at the margin of loss, you can tell that PBKS has dominated CSK in each of those wins. Hence, the first game of CSK at home becomes a tale of revenge saga, where they will be hoping to gain back some momentum and edge ahead.
