Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) kick-started their IPL 2024 campaign in style as they beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 6 wickets at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Batting first RCB managed 173/6 in 20 overs on the back of Anuj Rawat's 48. Mustafizur Rahman picked 4 wickets for the five-time champions. In response, CSK reached the target in 18.4 overs. The run-chase was powered by CSK debutant Rachin Ravindra who scored a quickfire 37. Lower down the batting order Shivam Dube hit unbeaten 34.
The win takes CSK at the top of the points table.
| Position | Team | Matches Played | Matches Won | Matches Lost | Matches Tied | Points | Net Run Rate |
| 1 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 1 | 1 | - | - | 2 | +0.799 |
| 2 | Delhi Capitals (DC) | | | | | | |
| 3 | Gujarat Titans (GT) | | | | | | |
| 4 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | | | | | | |
| 5 | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | | | | | | |
| 6 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | | | | | | |
| 7 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | | | | | | |
| 8 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | | | | | | |
| 9 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | | | | | | |
| 10 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 1 | - | 1 | - | 0 | -0.799 |
