MAL won by 6 wickets

88/4

87/6

NEP won by 6 runs

289/7

248/8

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United States of America Women

62/4

GER won by 162 runs

308/1

146/10

JER won by 6 wickets

92/10

93/4

Day 1 - Surrey trail by 339 runs.

Surrey

19/0

Sussex

358/9d

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Day 1 - Hampshire elected to bowl

Hampshire

Glamorgan

353/1

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Day 1 - Somerset elected to bowl

Somerset

Yorkshire

140/5

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Day 1 - Leicestershire elected to bowl

Leicestershire

Nottinghamshire

404/4

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Innings Break : Day 1 - Derbyshire trail by 328 runs.

Kent

352/10

Derbyshire

24/0

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Stumps : Day 1 - Northamptonshire trail by 266 runs.

Northamptonshire

40/0

Worcestershire

306/10

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Day 1 - Middlesex elected to bat

Middlesex

143/4

Durham

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NEP-W won by 8 wickets

36/6

40/2

GER won by 4 wickets

165/6

163/7

HK won by 2 runs

184/7

186/5

DC won by 7 wickets

225/6

226/3

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IPL 2026 Auction: CSK’s Most Expensive Player Season-wise (2008–2025)

by K D Mishra November 3, 2025

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are one of the most successful teams in the Indian Premier League, sharing the record of five titles with Mumbai Indians. Led by the legendary MS Dhoni for most of their journey, CSK have reached the IPL final a record 10 times more than any other team.

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Since their first season in 2008, Chennai Super Kings have been known as one of the most well-managed and disciplined teams in the league. Over the years, they have made brave and smart choices during IPL auctions. Their auction strategy has always been different, helping them find players who not only perform well but also stay loyal to the team.

In the first IPL auction in 2008, CSK made headlines by signing MS Dhoni with the highest bid of the season. The next year, in 2009, they again surprised everyone by buying England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff for a record amount.

Chennai Super Kings Founded: 2008

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is an Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise that India Cements Limited owns.

Over time, Chennai has always trusted its players, keeping faith in them through both good and bad seasons. As the 2026 auction gets closer, CSK will again aim to bring in fresh talent and make some bold moves to strengthen their squad.

The table above only includes players who were bought at the auction. It doesn’t include players who were retained, traded, or part of the icon player list from 2008 to 2010. From 2008 to 2013, IPL auctions were held in US dollars, so the prices have been converted to Indian rupees based on the average exchange rate of that year.

Chennai Super King's most expensive players in every IPL auction season

Year	Player	Price (in ₹ crore)
2008	MS Dhoni	6.0
2009	Andrew Flintoff	7.5
2010	Justin Kemp	0.46
2011	Ravichandran Ashwin	3.7
2012	Ravindra Jadeja	9.72
2013	Chris Morris	3.42
2014	Faf du Plessis	4.75
2015	Michael Hussey, Irfan Pathan	1.5
2018	Kedar Jadhav	7.8
2019	Mohit Sharma	5.0
2020	Piyush Chawla	6.75
2021	Krishnappa Gowtham	9.25
2022	Deepak Chahar	14.0
2023	Ben Stokes	16.25
2024	Daryl Mitchell	14.0
2025	Noor Ahmad	10.0

ALSO SEE: IPL 2026 Auction: MI’s Most Expensive Player Season-wise (2008–2025)

K D Mishra

I am a dedicated sports content writer who loves cricket and enjoys creating friendly and engaging content. I write about big moments, player performances, and match stories in simple and clear words, helping fans stay informed and connected to cricket around the world.