For many years, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has been among the top teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, even some of the best teams face bad times on the field. On March 28, 2025, CSK suffered a crushing 50-run defeat against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Chepauk. This loss is one of the biggest losses of CSK by runs in IPL history.
While CSK is known for their consistency, they have faced a few heavy defeats over the years. Let’s take a look at their five biggest defeats by runs in IPL history.
Top 5 Biggest Defeats for CSK by Runs
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5. Lost by 44 Runs – Against Delhi Capitals (2020)
In IPL 2020, CSK faced Delhi Capitals (DC) in Dubai. DC posted a strong total of 175/3. While chasing, CSK struggled from the start, losing wickets at regular intervals. They ended their innings at 131/7, falling short by 44 runs. A similar loss by the same margin happened in IPL 2014 when CSK failed to chase Punjab’s massive target of 232, finishing at 187/6.
4. Lost by 46 Runs – Against Mumbai Indians (2019)
during the 2019 season, CSK suffered a heavy domestic defeat against arch-rivals Mumbai Indians (MI). Mumbai posted an aggressive 155/4. CSK had a poor beginning, dropping 3 wickets inside the powerplay. they might never recover and have been bowled out for just 109 in 17.4 overs, handing MI a comfortable 46-run win.an aggressive
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3. Lost by 50 Runs – Against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2025)
In their latest IPL 2025 match, CSK faced RCB at home. RCB batted first and posted 196/7, setting a tough target. CSK started poorly, losing three wickets inside the first five overs. RCB’s bowlers maintained control throughout, restricting CSK to 146/8. This marked CSK’s biggest-ever home defeat by runs in IPL history.
2. Lost by 54 Runs – Against Punjab Kings (2022)
During IPL 2022, CSK faced Punjab Kings in Mumbai. Punjab put up a total of 180/8. CSK’s chase went horribly wrong as they lost four wickets inside the powerplay. Punjab’s bowlers dominated the game, bowling out CSK for just 126 in 18 overs. It was a one-sided affair, with CSK completely outplayed.
1. Lost by 60 Runs – Against Mumbai Indians (2013)
CSK’s biggest defeat in IPL records came in 2013 in opposition to Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium. Mumbai batted first and managed a modest 139/5. However, CSK’s batting collapsed spectacularly. They misplaced half their crew for just 34 runs inside the first seven overs. Subsequently, they had been bowled out for a surprising 79 in 15.2 overs, struggling to a crushing 60-run loss.
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