Over the years, Chennai Super Kings have earned a reputation for being one of the most consistent and successful franchises in IPL history. With five titles, ten final appearances and a legacy built around MS Dhoni’s leadership, CSK’s record is the envy of many.
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However, like every team, they have had their share of rough seasons too. As CSK stumbles in the early stages of IPL 2025 -- with back-to-back home losses and a struggling batting unit -- it’s worth looking back at the seasons where things didn’t quite go their way.
Here's a year-by-year breakdown of CSK’s performance in the IPL from 2008 to 2024 and a look at which season was truly their worst.
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CSK’s year-by-year IPL performance (2008–2024)
| Year | Matches | Won | Lost | League finish | Final result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 3rd | Runners-up |
| 2009 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 2nd | Semi-finalists |
| 2010 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 3rd | Champions |
| 2011 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 2nd | Champions |
| 2012 | 19 | 10 | 8 | 4th | Runners-up |
| 2013 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 2nd | Runners-up |
| 2014 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 3rd | Playoffs |
| 2015 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 1st | Runners-up |
| 2016 | Suspended | ||||
| 2017 | Suspended | ||||
| 2018 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 2nd | Champions |
| 2019 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 2nd | Runners-up |
| 2020 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 7th | League stage |
| 2021 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 2nd | Champions |
| 2022 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 9th | League stage |
| 2023 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 2nd | Champions |
| 2024 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 5th | League stage |
| 2025 | 10* | 2* | 8* | 10th* | League stage (no chance of qualifying for playoffs after PBKS loss on April 30) |
Which season was the worst?
While CSK’s 2020 campaign was forgettable -- finishing 7th out of 8 teams -- it was the 2022 season that stands out as their worst ever. That year, the team won just 4 out of 14 matches and ended 9th out of 10.
Not only did the team struggle with form but there was also no real momentum at any point. The 2024 season wasn’t great either -- 7 wins in 14 games and they missed the playoffs -- but it still doesn’t match the lows of 2022.
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Can 2025 be any worse?
10 games into the IPL 2025 season, CSK's playoff hopes have vanished following their defeat to PBKS. Now it remains to be seen if they will finish rock bottom - if they do, it could be their worst season ever.
A top-order collapse, questions over middle-order intent, and several home losses are lining up as their worst season for the five-time champions.
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