The RCB-CSK Connection: Players Who’ve Played For Both

Discover 5 cricketers who’ve donned both the RCB and CSK jerseys. Explore their contrasting journeys, successes, and struggles in this iconic rivalry.

The rivalry between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is sort of a Bollywood blockbuster—packed with drama, thrill, and unforgettable moments. CSK has the upper hand, with 22 wins of their 34 encounters. But when RCB took down CSK in IPL 2024 to relax a playoff spot, It turned into proof that this rivalry is unpredictable.

Let’s explore five stars who’ve had the unique experience of representing both these iconic teams.

1. Shivam Dube 

RCB (2019-20):
Shivam Dube’s journey with RCB started with a bang—₹5 crore for a “power hitter” tag. But the results are not good. Just 169 runs in 15 matches across two seasons. He never found his rhythm in the RCB.

CSK (2022-Present):
Entering CSK is a fresh start. ₹4 crore was all it took for the yellow brigade to bring him on board. And what a transformation! Dube became the middle-order dynamo CSK needed, smashing runs at a strike rate of over 150. He’s scored 1,103 runs in 39 innings since, earning himself a whopping ₹12 crore retention for IPL 2025.

2. Faf du Plessis

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CSK (2012-15, 2018-21):
In seven seasons, over 2,700 runs. Faf was the guy you could count on for everything—from anchoring the innings to turning up the heat when needed. CSK fans adored him.

RCB (2022-24):
When RCB secured him for ₹7 crore, they didn’t just get a batter. They got a captain. Under Faf’s leadership, RCB reached the playoffs twice. And individually he crushed it, scoring 450+ runs in multiple seasons, with an epic 730-run haul in IPL 2023.

3. Shane Watson

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RCB (2016-17):
Watto arrived at RCB with big expectations. But things didn’t quite click. Over two seasons, he managed just 250 runs and 25 wickets. Forgettable, to say the least.

CSK (2018-20):
Then came CSK. A fresh script. Watson turned into a yellow-jersey superhero, racking up 1,252 runs in three seasons. His century in the 2018 final is The Stuff of Legends.

4. Moeen Ali

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RCB (2018-20):
Moeen showed flashes of brilliance at RCB. His strike rate of 165 in IPL 2019 was impressive. But consistency wasn’t his thing, and he often found himself benched.

CSK (2021-24):
CSK gave him stability. In IPL 2021, Moeen hit his stride—357 runs and six wickets in a single season. But by IPL 2025, he had moved on to KKR, signalling the end of an era with CSK.

5. Josh Hazlewood

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CSK (2020-21):
Josh Hazlewood’s IPL start was quiet—just 12 wickets in two seasons for CSK. Solid, but not enough for CSK.

RCB (2022-Present):
At RCB, he became a force to be reckoned with. Hazlewood took 23 wickets across two seasons, excelling in both the powerplay and death overs. Unfortunately, he missed IPL 2024 for his reasons, but his value to the team remains unquestioned.

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