Chennai vs Bangalore Introduction
Rivalries do not get bigger than this! The El Classico of the Indian T20 Premier League, Chennai vs Bangalore, always brings excitement among fans. It’s incredible how one match can divide opinions in such massive ways, but that is what Chennai v Bangalore does.
The rivalry also intensifies because Chennai vs Bangalore means MS Dhoni vs Virat Kohli. Both Dhoni and Kohli have earned plaudits over the years and have been the mainstays of the Indian national team. The same can be said about their respective franchises as well. Both cricketers have a massive fan base who come out in all their glory when Bangalore and Chennai face off.
Bangalore and Chennai have been involved in some enthralling matches in the last 13 years. While the pendulums have swung, the Yellow Army has had the wood over their neighbours. The two teams have met 26 times in the Indian T20 league, with Chennai winning 16 matches, losing 9 while 1 match was a washout.
Chennai vs Bangalore – Head to Head Record
| Matches | Chennai | Bangalore | Tie/NR |
| 26 | 16 | 9 | 0/1 |
In the 2020 edition, Bangalore did beat their arch-rivals in their first game by 37 runs. However, Chennai came back strongly in the next game to get the better of Bangalore by 8 wickets.
Top 3 Performers Comparison and Stats:
Bangalore and Chennai encounters have always brought out the best in players. When these two teams face-off, the players know that all eyeballs will be on them, and they try to do their best. 2021 is expected to be no different. Both sides have a solid team at their disposal and will be itching to do well after a not-so-great 2020.
Here we have listed three of the top batsmen and bowlers from Bangalore and Chennai to look out when the two sides clash. While creating your fantasy cricket team on MPL for the Indian fantasy league, you should keep these players in mind as they have historically done well.
Batsmen (Chennai):
| Batsmen | Runs v Bangalore |
| MS Dhoni | 823 |
| Suresh Raina | 661 |
| Robin Uthappa | 598 |
Bowlers (Chennai)
| Bowlers | Wickets v Bangalore |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 20 |
| Dwayne Bravo | 14 |
| Imran Tahir | 10 |
Batsmen (Bangalore)
| Batsmen | Runs v Chennai |
| Virat Kohli | 887 |
| AB de Villiers | 517 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 226 |
Bowlers (Bangalore)
| Bowlers | Wickets v Chennai |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 20 |
| Umesh Yadav | 14 |
| Chris Morris | 9 |
Chennai vs Bangalore, Indian T20 League Schedule 2021
Being a blockbuster clash, both league games between Bangalore and Chennai are scheduled on a Sunday this year. Here are the dates and timings of the two matches. For the full schedule of the Indian Fantasy T20 League, you can visit here.
| Date | Matches | Venue | Time (IST) |
| Sunday, 25 April 2021 | Chennai vs Bangalore | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 3:30 PM |
| Sunday, 24 September 2021 | Bangalore vs Chennai | Sharjah, UAE | 7:30 PM |
Statistics and Facts of Chennai and Bangalore
There is no shortage of historical numbers when it comes to Chennai and Bangalore. Here are some of the important facts and figures surrounding the two teams.
- No other team in the Indian T20 league has a better win percentage against Bangalore than Chennai – 64%
- Chennai’s highest score against Bangalore is 208/5, which they scored in 2012. Bangalore’s highest score against Chennai is 205/8, which they managed twice – 2012 and 2018.
- Virat Kohli has scored more runs against Chennai than any other batsman in the league. He has 887 runs in 25 innings, averaging a solid 42.24.
- Chennai picked up six players in the auctions in 2021, the costliest being Krishnappa Gowtham, who went for INR 9.25 crore.
- Bangalore bought seven players in the auctions this year. Kyle Jamieson was their most expensive buy, who they got for a whopping INR 15 crore.
- Bangalore team for 2021: Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Yuzvendra Chahal, Devdutt Padikkal, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Navdeep Saini, Adam Zampa, Shahbaz Ahmed, Josh Philippe, Kane Richardson, Pawan Deshpande, Glenn Maxwell, Sachin Baby, Rajat Patidar, Mohammed Azharudeen, Kyle Jamieson, Dan Christian
- Chennai team for 2021: MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, KM Asif, Deepak Chahar, Dwayne Bravo, Faf du Plessis, Imran Tahir, N Jagadeesan, Karn Sharma, Lungi Ngidi, Mitchell Santner, Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shardul Thakur, Sam Curran, Josh Hazlewood, R Sai Kishore, Krishnappa Gowtham, Moeen Ali, Cheteshwar Pujara, K Bhagath Varma, C Hari Nishaanth, M Harisankar Reddy.
Chennai vs Bangalore: Overall Head to Head Stats
As we have mentioned before, Chennai and Bangalore have met 25 times in the Indian T20 league. Here is a breakdown of how the results panned out each season.
| Year | Matches | Chennai | Bangalore | Tie/NR |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | 0 | – |
| 2015 | 3 | 3 | 0 | – |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 4 | 3 | 1 | – |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – |
| 2009 | 3 | 1 | 2 | – |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – |
How will Chennai vs Bangalore Stats Help You on MPL?
Any time Chennai and Bangalore go face to face, the tempers are bound to flare. Both teams and their fans are passionate about the game, and that makes for a riveting contest. Become a part of this battle by making your fantasy dream team on MPL Fantasy, your one-stop app to play fantasy cricket. The Chennai v Bangalore stats here will help you in creating your fantasy teams on MPL. Pick players who have statistically done well in the contest and stand a chance to win prizes aplenty. You can join contests, create multiple teams, have duels with friends, all at the comfort of your homes. Download the MPL fantasy cricket app today!
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