Courtesy: BCCI/IPL

Courtesy: BCCI/IPL

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is one of the dominating IPL franchise teams credited with five IPL-winning titles in its kitty. One of the reasons behind its success is the backing of a strong team led by captain cool MS Dhoni for more than a decade. Some smart cricketing strategies from the captain and record-breaking performance by the team helped CSK to maintain a stronghold in the league. This has also helped CSK to score some of the highest totals in the IPL history.

Since IPL's inception in 2008, CSK's batting squad has consistently generated outstanding performances, both in terms of setting and chasing large targets. These scores demonstrate not only the team's depth and adaptability but also its ability to adapt to changing match situations and conditions. In this article, SportsTiger looks at the five highest scores for CSK in IPL history.

Top 5 highest scores for CSK in IPL history

  1. CSK vs Rajasthan Royals - 246/5 (2010)

csk vs rajasthan royals 246 2010 CSK's highest total score in the IPL came against the Rajasthan Royals in 2010, marking a watershed occasion in the tournament's 32nd match staged at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. CSK made an excellent start after winning the toss, scoring 62 runs for the first wicket in 5.5 overs, thanks to the strong partnership between Murali Vijay (34) and Matthew Hayden (34). Vijay kept the momentum going by scoring 152 runs with Albie Morkel for the third wicket. This helped Chennai to reach the highest 246/5 in 20 overs. CSK won the match by 23 runs.

  1. CSK vs Kings XI Punjab - 240/5 (2008)

csk vs kings xi punjab 240 2008 On April 19, 2008, at the PCA IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali, CSK defeated Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), now Punjab Kings (PBKS) after putting up a massive score of 240/5. Michael Hussey-led the attack, scoring an undefeated 116 from 54 balls, including nine sixes and eight fours. The flat pitch helped CSK batsmen to post a formidable score. KXIP fought bravely but fell short, finishing at 207/4, handing CSK a 33-run victory.

  1. CSK vs Kolkata Knight Riders - 235/4 (2023)

csk vs kolkata knight riders 235 2023 Yet another memorable game by CSK saw them score 235/4 against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). In this match, Devon Conway (105 off 52 balls) was the player of the match, hitting seven sixes and nine fours. The pitch offered a lot of bounce at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, which aided stroke play. KKR's chase finished at 186/8, giving CSK a comfortable 49-run win.

  1. CSK vs Sunrisers Hyderabad - 223/3 (2013)

csk vs sunrisers hyderabad 223 2013 CSK scored 223/3 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 2013 IPL edition at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. In this batting effort, Suresh Raina displayed his classic strokes, scoring an unbeaten 99 off 52 balls. The flat pitch favoured the batters, allowing CSK to score a big total. SRH only managed to score 146/8, resulting in a 77-run victory.

  1. CSK vs Delhi Daredevils - 222/5 (2012)

csk vs delhi daredevils 222 2012 Fans at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai witnessed a cracking game by CSK where it scored 222/5 against Delhi Daredevils in the 2012 IPL edition. Murali Vijay was the standout performer, hitting 113 off 58 deliveries. The pitch provided little help to bowlers, allowing CSK to dominate the match. Delhi Daredevils (DD), now Delhi Capitals (DC), on the other hand, couldn't go for and was cut short by 135, handing CSK a win by 86 runs.