CSK face tough chase as history weighs against 175+ targets at Chepauk

CSK have not successfully chased a 175+ target since IPL 2021. Only twice 180+ targets have been chased down at Chepauk in day games: 206 by CSK vs RCB in 2012 and 201 by PBKS vs CSK in 2023.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be up against more than just their opponents when they step out to chase a stiff target in their ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash. Historical data suggests that the franchise has struggled with high chases in recent years, particularly at their home ground. 

 

CSK have not successfully chased a target of 175 runs or more since the 2021 edition of the IPL. The challenge becomes steeper considering the venue—MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai—where successful high run-chases during day games have been rare. 

Highest successful run chase in IPL at Chepauk
Match Date	Chasing Team	Target Score	Opponent
April 23, 2024	Lucknow Super Giants	213/4	Chennai Super Kings
April 12, 2012	Chennai Super Kings	208/5	Royal Challengers Bengaluru
April 10, 2018	Chennai Super Kings	205/5	Kolkata Knight Riders
April 30, 2023	Punjab Kings	201/6	Chennai Super Kings
May 27, 2012	Kolkata Knight Riders	192/5	Chennai Super Kings
April 22, 2013	Chennai Super Kings	186/5	Rajasthan Royals
April 23, 2019	Chennai Super Kings	176/4	Sunrisers Hyderabad
March 22, 2024	Chennai Super Kings	176/4	Royal Challengers Bengaluru
May 2, 2008	Delhi Capitals	172/2	Chennai Super Kings
April 13, 2013	Chennai Super Kings	166/6	Royal Challengers Bengaluru

 

In fact, only two 180-plus targets have ever been chased down at Chepauk in day matches. The first was back in 2012, when CSK gunned down 206 against Royal Challengers Bangalore. The second instance came in 2023, when Punjab Kings chased 201 against CSK. 

Highest successful run chase in IPL history
Team	Target	Score	Overs	Opposition	Date	Venue
Punjab Kings	262	262/2	18.4	Kolkata Knight Riders	April 26, 2024	Kolkata
Rajasthan Royals	224	226/6	19.3	Kings XI Punjab	Sep 27, 2020	Sharjah
Rajasthan Royals	224	224/8	20	Kolkata Knight Riders	April 16, 2024	Kolkata
Mumbai Indians	219	219/6	20	Chennai Super Kings	May 1, 2021	Delhi
Rajasthan Royals	215	217/7	19.5	Deccan Chargers	April 24, 2008	Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad	215	217/6	20	Rajasthan Royals	May 7, 2023	Jaipur
Mumbai Indians	215	216/4	18.5	Punjab Kings	May 3, 2023	Mohali
Mumbai Indians	213	214/4	19.3	Rajasthan Royals	April 30, 2023	Mumbai

  Highest successfull run chase by CSK in IPL 

Highest successful run chase by CSK in IPL
Total	Opposition	Venue	Season	Wickets remaining	Balls remaining
206	RCB	Chennai	2012	5	0
206	RCB	Bengaluru	2018	5	2
203	KKR	Chennai	2018	5	1
193	PBKS	Dharamsala	2010	6	2
186	DD	Delhi	2010	5	5