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CSK’s triumphant journey: 5 IPL titles and a longstanding rivalry with MI

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is an Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owned by India Cements Limited. They have won five IPL titles (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023) and the Champions League Twenty20 twice (2010, 2014). They hold the records for the most appearances in the IPL playoffs (12 times) and the final (10 times). Their closest rival is Mumbai Indians. After a disappointing 2025 season where they finished at the bottom of the table, CSK has undergone a significant squad overhaul for 2026. The team is now led by a new captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, with a revised coaching staff that includes James Foster as the new fielding coach. The 2026 squad features key additions like Sanju Samson and Rahul Chahar, while stalwarts like Ravindra Jadeja have departed.
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Chennai Super Kings
Nickname
CSK
Founded
2008
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Main Players
Ruturaj Gaikwad, MS Dhoni , Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Noor Ahmad
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Rohit Sharma (Mumbai Indians) He is the only other captain with five IPL titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020), matching Dhoni's record. A brilliant tactical leader who transformed Mumbai Indians into a powerhouse after taking over mid-tournament. He is praised for his calm demeanor, smart use of resources, and backing young talent.
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Points Table

Team
M
W
L
T
NR
PTS
NRR
11
7
4
0
0
14
+0.737
10
6
3
0
1
13
+0.571
9
6
3
0
0
12
+1.420
10
6
4
0
0
12
+0.510
10
6
4
0
0
12
-0.147
10
5
5
0
0
10
+0.151
10
4
6
0
0
8
-0.949
9
3
5
0
1
7
-0.539
10
3
7
0
0
6
-0.649
9
2
7
0
0
4
-1.076
Team
M
W
L
T
NR
PTS
NRR
14
9
4
0
1
19
+0.372
14
9
4
0
1
19
+0.301
14
9
5
0
0
18
+0.254
14
8
6
0
0
16
+1.142
14
7
6
0
1
15
+0.011
14
6
7
0
1
13
-0.241
14
5
7
0
2
12
-0.305
14
6
8
0
0
12
-0.376
14
4
10
0
0
8
-0.549
14
4
10
0
0
8
-0.647
Team
M
W
L
T
NR
PTS
NRR
14
9
3
0
2
20
+1.428
14
8
5
0
1
17
+0.414
14
8
5
0
1
17
+0.273
14
7
7
0
0
14
+0.459
14
7
7
0
0
14
+0.392
14
7
7
0
0
14
-0.377
14
7
7
0
0
14
-0.667
14
5
7
0
2
12
-1.063
14
5
9
0
0
10
-0.353
14
4
10
0
0
8
-0.318

Chennai Super Kings Cricket 2026 Squad

Player Name Role Style Jersey Number
Batter Batting Style: Right-Handed
Bowling Style: Right-Arm Off-Spin
31
Wicketkeeper-Batter Batting Style: Right-handed
Bowling Style: Right-arm Off Spin
9(Ind), 11(CSK)
Bowler Batting Style: Right-Handed
Bowling Style: Left-Arm Wrist-Spin
15
All-rounder Batting Style: Left-Handed
Bowling Style: Right-Arm Medium
25
Bowler Batting Style: Left-handed
Bowling Style: Left-Arm Fast
45
Bowler Batting Style: Right-hand bat
Bowling Style: Right-arm fast
21
Wicketkeeper Batting Style: Right hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right arm Medium
7
Allrounder Batting Style: Right-handed
Bowling Style: Right-arm medium-fast
75 (Eng)
All-rounder Batting Style: Right-hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right arm Medium
52 (SA)
Bowler Batting Style: Right-hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow left-arm orthodox
7
Batsman Batting Style: Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style: Right-arm medium-pace
23
Batter Batting Style: Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style: Right-arm off-break
56
Bowler Batting Style: Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left-arm Orthodox
13
WK-Batsman Batting Style: Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style: -
26
Batting Allrounder Batting Style: Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style: Right-arm medium-fast
1
WK-Batsman Batting Style: Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style: Right-arm medium seam
37
Bowler Batting Style: Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style: Left-arm medium-fast
9
Bowler Batting Style: Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style: Right-arm leg-break
17
Bowler Batting Style: Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style: Left-arm fast-medium
71 (CSK)
Bowler Batting Style: Left Handed Bat
Bowling Style: Left-arm medium-fast
90
Bowling Allrounder Batting Style: Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style: Right-arm medium
47
Bowling Allrounder Batting Style: Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style: Right-arm medium pace
35
Batsman Batting Style: Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style: Right-arm off-spin
5
Bowler Batting Style: Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style: Right-arm leg-spin
19
Batsman Batting Style: Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style: Right-arm legbreak
97

About The Chennai Super Kings

Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
CEO: Kasinath Viswanathan
Team manager: Russell Radhakrishnan
Consultant: Sundar Raman
Head coach: Stephen Fleming
Batting coach: Michael Hussey
Bowling Consultant: Eric Simons
Assistant Bowling Coach: Sridharan Sriram
Fielding coach: Rajiv Kumar
Physio: Tommy Simsek
Physical trainer: Greg King
Team doctor: Dr Madhu Thottappilli

Chennai Super Kings have won five IPL titles and are tied of Mumbai Indians. CSL have won in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023. They also hold the records for most appearances in the playoffs (12 times) and the Final (10 times) of the IPL. Apart from the IPL, they also won the now-defunct Champions League Twenty20 in 2010 and 2014.

Chennai have not featured in only two editions of the IPL since the launch of the T20 league in 2008. They were suspended over the 2013 IPL betting case and did not feature in the 2016 and 2017 editions. CSK made a roaring comeback, winning the title in 2018, led by an inspired MS Dhoni. They also won the crown again in 2021 after a disappointing show in 2020, where they failed to make the playoffs for the first time.They finished ninth in 2022 but added another title, their fifth in 2023. CSK didn’t qualify for the playoffs in 2024. The team faced an even more challenging campaign in IPL 2025, finishing at the bottom of the points table (10th place) for the first time in their history, with only 4 wins in 14 match

Dhoni was the costliest player at the inaugural auction, as the Chennai franchise bought him for $1.5 million. The franchise named Dhoni as skipper and appointed Kepler Wessels as the head coach. CSK got off to a brilliant start in IPL 2008, reaching the final. In the summit clash, though, they suffered heartbreak, going down to Shane Warne-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) by three wickets in a last-ball thriller.

Chennai lifted their maiden title in 2010 when they defeated arch-rivals Mumbai Indians in the final by 22 runs. Suresh Raina starred with 57 as CSK posted 168/5 and then held Mumbai to 146/9. They captured the crown again in 2011 before finishing runners-up in 2012, 2013 and 2015. After lifting the 2018 championship, Chennai were runners-up again in 2019, going down to Mumbai by 1 run in a pulsating final. In 2021, openers Ruturaj Gaikwad and Faf du Plessis smashed 635 and 633 runs, leading the run charts, as Chennai won the title yet again.

Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Ravichandran Ashwin, Suresh Raina, Matthew Hayden, Stephen Fleming and Faf du Plessis are among some of the many big names who have represented CSK in the IPL over the years.

As per the latest Houlihan Lokey brand valuation report (2025), the brand value of the CSK franchise is estimated at $235 million, making it the third most valuable IPL team.

Chennai Super Kings Address – Dhun Building, No: 827, 3rd Floor, Mount Road, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002.
Contact Number – Unavailable
Email Address – [email protected]
Chennai Super Kings official website – https://www.chennaisuperkings.com

Records By Team

  • Highest win percentage in IPL – 58.41
  • Most appearances in the playoffs – 12 times
  • Most appearances in the Final – 10 times

Major Stadiums

The historic M. A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) in Chennai is the home ground of CSK. The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association owns the stadium and has a seating capacity of 50,000.

Trophies and Award

  • Indian Premier League (IPL) Championships:
    • 5-time champions: 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023
  • Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20) Championships:
    • 2-time champions: 2010, 2014

Csk 2026 Sponsors

Principal Partners:​ TVS Eurogrip, India Cements, Gulf Oil, Ashok Leyland, Reliance Jio, Nippon Paint, Astral Pipes.
Official Communications Partner:​ Vodafone Idea (Vi)
Official Partner:​ TECNO
Official Luggage Partner:​ Skybags (VIP Industries)
Official Footwear Partner:​ Ludic
Merchandise Partners:​ Shoppers Stop, Playr

FAQs About The Chennai Super Kings

Who was the first Chennai Super captain?

MS Dhoni was the first captain of Chennai Super Kings. He has been a captain in every season for the franchise. Dhoni gave up the captaincy in the 2021 season but took it back after Jadeja gave up mid-season.

When did Chennai Super Kings reach the IPL final for the first time?

Chennai Super Kings reached their first IPL in the inaugural edition in 2008. They finished as runners-up in the edition, going down to Rajasthan Royals in a thrilling finale.

Who are the owners of Chennai Super Kings?

CSK is owned by India Cements Limited through the Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited holding company.

Which is CSK’s home ground?

The home ground of CSK is the historic M. A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) in Chennai. The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association owns the stadium and has a seating capacity of 50,000.