Chennai Super Kings are up against yet another challenging run chase in IPL 2025 -- as Rajasthan Royals have set them a target of 183. The innings was powered by Nitish Rana’s blistering 81 off 36 balls.
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Late strikes from Matheesha Pathirana and Khaleel Ahmed ensured RR didn’t breach the 200-run mark but CSK still have a tough task ahead. With their latest challenge in front of them, fans will be wondering: when was the last time CSK successfully chased a target of 180 or more?
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When did CSK last chase a 180+ target successfully in IPL?
The last time CSK successfully chased a 180-plus total in the IPL was on April 25, 2018 -- against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. That night, MS Dhoni and Ambati Rayudu put on a six-hitting masterclass to chase down 206 with two balls to spare.
Rayudu smashed 82 off 53 balls, while Dhoni remained unbeaten on 70 off 34. He sealed the win in his trademark style with a six over long-on.
Full list of Chennai Super Kings' results in big run chases since 2019
Here’s a look at all of CSK’s innings where they batted second and had to chase a target of 180 or more since 2019:
| Target | Scored | Overs | Result | Opposition | Ground | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 217 | 200/6 | 20.0 | Lost | RR | Sharjah | 22 Sep 2020 |
| 232 | 196/8 | 20.0 | Lost | GT | Ahmedabad | 10 May 2024 |
| 219 | 191/7 | 20.0 | Lost | RCB | Bengaluru | 18 May 2024 |
| 188 | 176/6 | 20.0 | Lost | PBKS | Wankhede | 25 Apr 2022 |
| 197 | 171/6 | 20.0 | Lost | DC | Visakhapatnam | 31 Mar 2024 |
| 192 | 170/6 | 20.0 | Lost | RR | Jaipur | 27 Apr 2023 |
| 197 | 146/8 | 20.0 | Lost | RCB | Chennai | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 181 | 126 | 18.0 | Lost | PBKS | Brabourne | 3 Apr 2022 |
| 183 | 176/6 | 20.0 | Lost | RR | Guwahati | 30 Mar 2025 |
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CSK’s top five highest successful chases since 2019
Although CSK have struggled in recent seasons, they have still pulled off some impressive chases. Here are their five highest successful run chases since 2019:
| Score | Overs | Target | Result | Opposition | Ground | Date |
| 181/0 | 17.4 | 179 | Won | Kings XI | Dubai (DICS) | 4 Oct 2020 |
| 176/4 | 19.5 | 176 | Won | SRH | Chennai | 23 Apr 2019 |
| 176/4 | 18.4 | 174 | Won | RCB | Chennai | 22 Mar 2024 |
| 178/4 | 20.0 | 173 | Won | KKR | Dubai (DICS) | 29 Oct 2020 |
| 173/6 | 19.4 | 173 | Won | DC | Dubai (DICS) | 10 Oct 2021 |
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