Final result
Chennai Super Kings won by 5 wickets
Player of the match: Simarjeet Singh
Result · Indian Premier League
Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · RR 16–16 CSKVenue par · 192Chase success · 46%POTM · Simarjeet Singh
Match preview & overview
Chennai Super Kings edge Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets at Chepauk
Chennai Super Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium on 12 May 2024. Rajasthan won the toss and chose to bat, posting 141/5 from 20 overs. CSK knocked off the target with 145/5, their powerplay of 56 runs for 1 wicket proving the decisive phase. Simarjeet Singh was named Player of the Match for his bowling contribution that kept Royals well below par at a ground that averages 192 in the first innings across 127 matches.
Rajasthan's innings followed a reasonable enough shape. They reached the middle overs on 42/0 from the powerplay, but three wickets in overs 7 to 15 cost them momentum. The death brought 47 runs for 2 more wickets, a total that felt slightly under what the conditions allowed. Their 141 was 51 runs short of the venue mean, which made CSK's task more straightforward than chasing at Chepauk usually is.
The win gave Chennai a 17-16 lead in a head-to-head that had been perfectly level at 16 wins each across 32 IPL meetings. It also ended a run of five consecutive defeats to Rajasthan in this fixture, a streak that stretched back to a 3-run loss at this same ground in 2023.
Pitch report & venue insights
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai — 127-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2003–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
127
T20 matches hosted
192
Avg 1st-innings score
177
Avg 2nd-innings score
46%
Chase success rate
45
Avg powerplay runs
42%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
32 completed meetings, level at 16–16
Seasons 2007–2026
Series standing
Rajasthan Royals
Chennai Super Kings32
Total meetings
0
No results
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2025RR won by 6 wickets
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2024CSK won by 5 wickets
2023RR won by 32 runs
2023RR won by 3 runs
2022RR won by 5 wickets
2021RR won by 7 wickets
2021CSK won by 45 runs
2020RR won by 7 wickets
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
CSK's powerplay chase set up the win
Chennai Super Kings raced to 56 runs in the powerplay for just 1 wicket, well above the venue's average of 43 powerplay runs. That early momentum gave them plenty of breathing room chasing 142 and they never looked in serious trouble despite losing 4 more wickets in the back half of the innings.
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Rajasthan's total fell below the venue average
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Simarjeet Singh claimed Player of the Match
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Head-to-head perfectly split before this match
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Rajasthan's recent form showed cracks at the top
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may be worth examining at Chepauk given the ground's historically spin-friendly conditions, which can produce high individual scores for those who settle quickly.
- The chase success rate of 46% across 127 matches at this venue suggests outright result markets could lean towards batting-first outcomes, though CSK's powerplay in this match complicated that picture.
- Powerplay markets may offer context: the venue's average of 43 powerplay runs was exceeded significantly by CSK's chase (56 runs), suggesting aggressive openers can outperform historical norms here.
- Player of the Match markets on bowling performances may be attractive at Chepauk given the ground's spin record and the fact Simarjeet Singh claimed the award in a match where the total was well below average.
For editorial context only. Not a forecast and not betting advice. 18+ only, please gamble responsibly.
Frequently asked
Questions about Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings
Who won the CSK vs RR IPL 2024 match on 12 May?
Chennai Super Kings won the match, beating Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on 12 May 2024. CSK chased down a target of 142 to reach 145/5.
Who was Player of the Match in CSK vs RR on 12 May 2024?
Simarjeet Singh was named Player of the Match. His contribution with the ball helped restrict Rajasthan Royals to 141/5, a total well below the venue's average first-innings score of 192.
What is the head-to-head record between CSK and Rajasthan Royals?
Across 32 IPL meetings, the head-to-head was exactly level at 16 wins each before this fixture. CSK's victory on 12 May 2024 gave them a 17-16 lead in the all-time series.
Where can I watch CSK vs RR IPL matches in the UK?
IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV. Fixtures typically take place in the early afternoon or evening UK time depending on the Indian start time.
What did Rajasthan Royals score in the first innings?
Rajasthan Royals posted 141/5 from their 20 overs after winning the toss and choosing to bat. Their powerplay produced 42 runs without loss, but three wickets fell in the middle overs and they managed 47 runs for 2 wickets in the death.
How did Chennai Super Kings chase down the target?
CSK's opening powerplay was the foundation of the chase, scoring 56 runs for 1 wicket against a venue average of 43. They lost 3 more wickets in the middle overs (60 runs) and closed it out in the death with 29 runs for 1 wicket, finishing on 145/5.
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- Ravichandran Ashwin — photo by Dee03, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Ravindra Jadeja — photo by SR Vlogs, CC BY 3.0 · source
- Anil Kumble — photo by shrivsa from Bangalore, India, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source