

Cricket rivalries are built on history, statistics, and moments of brilliance. Among them, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face-off has always been a fan-favorite. But if you’re an RCB fan, here’s a sobering thought—it has been so long since RCB last defeated CSK that the world was practically a different place.

To put this into perspective, let’s take a look at what life was like back when RCB had last triumphed over CSK. Spoiler alert: a lot has changed.
A Cricketing Universe Before CSK’s Dominance
- Virat Kohli had not played for India. Today, he is one of the greatest batters the game has ever seen, with more than 26,000 international runs, countless match-winning knocks, and a World Cup triumph in his name.
- Anil Kumble was India’s Test captain. Fast forward to today, he’s had stints as the Indian coach, a commentator, and a cricket administrator.
- Sachin Tendulkar had only 81 international tons. He went on to become the first player to reach 100 international centuries, retired as a cricketing god, and RCB still hasn’t beaten CSK in the IPL since then.
- MS Dhoni had captained India in just 32 international games. Since then, he has led India to three ICC trophies, five IPL titles, and remains one of the most beloved cricketers of all time.
Technology and Economy Were Completely Different
- There was no WhatsApp. Imagine a world where people still relied on expensive SMS packs to stay in touch. Now, WhatsApp groups buzz every IPL season with memes, especially about CSK and RCB’s rivalry.
- Bitcoin didn’t exist. Today, it’s a multi-billion-dollar industry, with people either calling it the future of finance or just an elaborate gamble.
- The Sensex was at 17,243 points. Today, it’s over 77,000, meaning if someone had invested in stocks instead of waiting for RCB’s win over CSK, they’d probably be millionaires.
- India was still using 2G networks. Now, we have 5G, and fans use it to stream CSK continuing their unbeaten streak against RCB.
- Gold was ₹12,500 per 10 grams. Today, it is ₹90,860, but CSK’s dominance remains more valuable to their fans.
A Completely Different World of Sports and Entertainment
- Anushka Sharma hadn’t made her Bollywood debut. She later became a successful actress, married Virat Kohli, and had a child—yet RCB still hasn’t managed a win over CSK since.
- Pervez Musharraf was the President of Pakistan. Since then, Pakistan has seen multiple leadership changes, but CSK’s stronghold over RCB remains constant.
- Roger Federer was the Wimbledon champion, having won five consecutive titles from 2003 to 2007. Neither Nadal nor Djokovic had won Wimbledon yet. Since then, all three have dominated the sport, and Federer has even retired.
- Barack Obama wasn’t the President of the United States. He went on to serve two full terms, wrote books, and became a global icon. Meanwhile, RCB is still searching for a win over CSK.
- Cristiano Ronaldo was playing for Manchester United. Since then, he moved to Real Madrid, won five Champions League titles, returned to United, and left again.
Generations Have Passed
- Reigning world chess champion Dommaraju Gukesh was under two years old. Now, he’s a chess prodigy, and RCB still hasn’t found a way to beat CSK.
- India had not won an individual Olympic gold medal. Abhinav Bindra won India’s first-ever individual gold in 2008, and since then, India has produced multiple Olympic champions.
- Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah had not started airing. Now, it has over 3,900 episodes, and RCB still hasn’t scripted a win over CSK.
Conclusion – Will History Change?
The world has evolved in remarkable ways since RCB last managed to defeat CSK. New technologies, economic shifts, legendary sporting milestones, and even generational changes have taken place, yet one thing remains unchanged—CSK’s dominance over RCB.
RCB fans can only hope that this season brings a different result, or else, in a few years, we may have to update this list with even more mind-boggling facts. Until then, CSK continues to rule over this iconic rivalry.