The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have been one of the most dominant and successful franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL). This team always done well in this tournament with their strategies, experienced leadership, and a squad full of legendary players. This franchise has five IPL titles to its name, and CSK has consistently done well in this tournament.
Top 10 CSK Highest Scores In IPL– Updated 2025

When it comes to the best batting lineups in the IPL, CSK has been one of the best batting teams ever in this league. Their ability to score massive runs tells about their aggressive as well as their calculated approach to batting. Over the years, CSK has had many power hitters and technical batsmen who have delivered match-winning performances across different match conditions. They had players like Mathew Hayden, Mike Hussey, Murli Vijay, and Suresh Raina in the past times which led CSK to glory.
In this article, we will discuss the top 10 highest scores of the Chennai Super Kings in the history of the Indian Premier League.
10. CSK vs Lucknow Super Giants (217/7)|2023

CSK registered their 10th-highest score in IPL vs Lucknow Super Giants on 3rd April 2023 at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, they scored 217/7 while batting first. LSG started their run chase pretty well however, they lost their momentum in the middle overs which cost them and eventually, they lost the match in the end by 12 runs. Rituraj Gaikwad was the highest run scorer for CSK with 90 runs in just 50 deliveries.
Scorecard of CSK highest score in IPL
CSK Scorecard | LSG Scorecard |
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217/7 (20.0 overs) | 205/7 (20.0 overs) |
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9. CSK vs Mumbai Indians (218/4)|2021

CSK scored 218/4 runs against Mumbai Indians, on 1st May 2021, at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, while batting first. This is the 9th CSK highest score in IPL. However, MI did well in the response and chased a total of 219 in the last over of this thriller match. Ambati Rayudu was the highest run scorer for CSK with 72* off just 27 balls, including 7 huge sixes, and from MI, their all-time great all-rounder Kieron Pollard took the charge and scored 87* in just 34 balls and led his team to the victory in this El-Clasico.
Scorecard of CSK highest score in IPL
CSK Scorecard | MI Scorecard |
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218/4 (20.0 overs) | 219/6 (20.0 overs) |
8. CSK vs Kolkata Knight Riders (220/3)|2021

On the 21st of April 2021, CSK registered their 8th- highest score in IPL against Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, they scored 220/3, and they batted first in this match. In the response KKR had given their all however, they were still 18 run short in the end. FAF du Plessis was the highest run scorer for CSK as he scored 95* in just 60 balls.
Scorecard of CSK highest score in IPL
CSK Scorecard | KKR Scorecard |
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220/3 (20.0 overs) | 202/10 (20.0 overs) |
7. CSK vs Delhi Daredevils (222/5)|2012

CSK scored their 7th highest total on 25th May 2012, at their home ground M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, against Delhi Daredevils by scoring 222/5, it also came while batting first. DD were not able to handle the pressure of high score and got all out on 136 which led CSK to 86 run victory over them. Murli Vijay was the player of this match for his outstanding performance as he scored 113 runs in just 58 balls.
CSK highest score in IPL scorecard
CSK Scorecard | DD Scorecard |
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222/5 (20.0 overs) | 136/10 (20.0 overs) |
6. CSK vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (223/3)|2013

On 8th May 2013, CSK achieved their 6th highest score in IPL, against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International in Hyderabad. CSK while batting first posted a humongous total of 223/3 in their 20 overs. SRH was not able to bat well throughout their batting innings and only able to score 146 for 8 which led CSK to a victory of 77 runs. Suresh Raina who has also the most runs for CSK was the standout performer of this match as he scored 99 runs in 52 balls which led CSK to post their 6th-highest score.
CSK highest score in IPL scorecard
CSK Scorecard | SRH Scorecard |
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223/3 (20.0 overs) | 146/8 (20.0 overs) |
5. CSK vs Delhi Capitals (223/3)|2023

CSK posted their 5th highest score in IPL against Delhi Capitals on 20th May 2023, at the home ground of DC, Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, they scored 223/3 in their 20 overs. This also comes while they batted first. In the response, DC tried their best however, they still remained 33 runs short and only managed to score 190/6. The current captain of CSK Rituraj Gaikwad scored a century in this match as he scored 110 runs in just 57 balls.
Scorecard of CSK highest score in IPL
CSK Scorecard | DC Scorecard |
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223/3 (20.0 overs) | 190/6 (20.0 overs) |
4. CSK vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (226/6)|2023

In the match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru CSK registered their 4th highest total in IPL on 17th April 2023, at the home ground of RCB M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. CSK scored 226/6, again they were batting first. RCB almost chased down this massive total against CSK, however, they remained 8 runs short in the end, and they only managed to score 218/8. CSK won this match in the end. The Veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane played an important role from CSK and scored 78 runs in just 39 balls achieving the 4th highest score in IPL.
Scorecard of CSK highest score in IPL
CSK Scorecard | RCB Scorecard |
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226/6 (20.0 overs) | 218/8 (20.0 overs) |
3. CSK vs Kolkata Knight Riders (235/4)|2023

CSK registered their 3rd highest total in IPL against Kolkata Knight Riders on 23rd April 2023, at the home ground of KKR, Eden Gardens in Kolkata. CSK posted a massive total of 235/4 in this match, while chasing KKR played well but in the end, they remained short. Eventually, CSK won the match by 49 runs. Opening batter from New Zealand Devon Conway played a match-defining inning by scoring 105 runs in 52 balls with 7 sixes in it. This total was CSK highest score in IPL 2023.
Scorecard of CSK highest score in IPL
CSK Scorecard | KKR Scorecard |
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235/4(20.0 overs) | 186/8 (20.0 overs) |
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2. CSK vs Kings XI Punjab (240/5)|2008

CSK scored their 2nd highest score in IPL in the 1st edition of IPL on 19th April 2008, at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali against Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings). They scored 240/5 while batting first. KXIP also batted well in the chase but they were not able to reach the total. They were only able to score 207/4 in 20 overs. CSK won by 33 runs in the end. Star batter from Australia Michael Hussey was the best performer from CSK, he scored 116* in just 54 balls.
Scorecard of CSK highest score in IPL
CSK Scorecard | KXIP Scorecard |
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240/5 (20.0 overs) | 207/4 (20.0 overs) |
1. CSK vs Rajasthan Royals (246/5)|2010

CSK’s highest score in IPL history is 246/5 against Rajasthan Royals and they scored this total on 3rd April 2010 at their home ground M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The pitch was very flat which allowed CSK batters to play aggressively and they dominated RR bowlers. In the chase, RR tried their best but they only managed to score 223/5, hence CSK won the match by 23 runs. In this match, Murli Vijay scored a century from the CSK side and helped his team to post CSK’s highest score ever.
CSK highest score in IPL scorecard
CSK Scorecard | RR Scorecard |
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246/5 (20.0 overs) | 223/5(20.0 overs) |
List of Top 10 CSK Highest Scores in IPL History
S.no. | Score | Opponent | Venue | Date |
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1 | 246/5 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 3 April 2010 |
2 | 240/5 | Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) | Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali | 19 April 2008 |
3 | 235/4 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 23 April 2023 |
4 | 226/6 | Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 17 April 2023 |
5 | 223/3 | Delhi Capitals (DC) | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 20 May 2023 |
6 | 223/3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad | 8 May 2013 |
7 | 222/5 | Delhi Daredevils (DD) | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 25 May 2012 |
8 | 220/3 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 21 April 2021 |
9 | 218/4 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 1 May 2021 |
10 | 217/7 | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 3 April 2023 |
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