Chennai Super Kings have made a name for themselves throughout history and their achievements are a testament to their status as a team. So, it’s worth taking a closer look into the team’s past to see what their future might bring.
If you’re into IPL online betting, this article will surely provide you with useful insights.
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Team Captain |
Ruturaj Gaikwad |
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Jersey color |
Yellow with blue and orange |
| Theme song |
Whistle Podu |
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Country |
India |
| Logo |
Roaring lion’s head in yellow and blue. |
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Chennai Super Kings First Match |
19th April 2008 (Vs Kings XI Punjab) Result: Won |
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Chennai Super Kings Last Match |
25th May 2025 (Vs Gujarat Titans) Result: Won |
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Total Matches Played (As of Season 18) |
254 |
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Total Matches Won ( As of Season 18) |
142 |
| Chennai Super Kings Net Worth |
Market Valuation is around ₹2,033 crore ($235 million) |
Table of Contents
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) History
The first season of the CSK in 2008 saw the team win their way through matches until earning a spot in the Champions League T20 (that had to be cancelled). Unluckily, in 2009 they lost the match against the Royal Challengers which would’ve earned them entry to the finals for the second time.
In 2010, the Super Kings won the IPL tournament, then qualified for the 2010 Champions League Twenty20, and won that as well. They were suspended in 2015 but made a killer comeback in 2018 when they became champions once again.
CSK went on to win their 4th IPL trophy in 2021. And then in 2023, MSD and his boys lifted the IPL for the 5th time. IPL 2024 and IPL 2025 went silent for CSK as the team failed to make it to the playoffs.
Take a look at the table below and relive the journey of CSK in numbers:
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Year |
Matches | Wins | Losses | NR | Win % | Position |
Summary |
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2008 |
16 |
9 | 7 | 0 | 56.25% | 2nd |
Runners-up |
| 2009 |
15 |
8 | 6 | 1 | 53.33% | 4th |
Semi-finalists |
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2010 |
16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 56.25% | 1st | Champions |
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2011 |
16 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 68.75% |
1st |
Champions |
| 2012 | 19 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 55.55% | 2nd |
Runners-up |
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2013 |
18 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 61.11% | 2nd | Runners-up |
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2014 |
16 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 62.50% | 3rd |
Playoffs |
| 2015 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 58.8% | 2nd |
Runners-up |
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2016 |
Suspended |
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| 2017 |
Suspended |
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2018 |
16 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 68.75% | 1st | Champions |
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2019 |
17 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 58.82% | 2nd |
Runners-up |
| 2020 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 42.85% | 7th |
League stage |
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2021 |
16 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 68.75% | 1st | Champions |
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2022 |
14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 28.57% | 9th |
League stage |
| 2023 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 62.5% | 1st |
Champions |
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2024 |
14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 50% | 5th | League stage |
| 2025 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 28.57% | 10th |
League stage |
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Total |
254 | 142 | 110 | 2 | 55.90% | ||
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Owner
The owner of CSK was India Cements Limited, a cement manufacturing company. They owned the IPL franchise from 2008 to 2014. After some controversy surrounding the BCCI constitution clause that allows board officials to have commercial interest in the IPL and CLT20, the team was passed down to another non-governmental entity called Chennai Super Kings Cricket Ltd, which also owns the rights to their merchandise.
So, now the owner of Chennai Super Kings is Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited. Kashinath Viswanathan is the current Director and CEO.
CSK Squad/Team
The CSK squad is composed of some of the best players the sport has to offer. The Chennai Super Kings roster shows a lot of promise this season.
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Chennai Super Kings Players 2026 |
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Role |
Name | Nationality | Batting Style |
Bowling Style |
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Batter |
Ruturaj Gaikwad | India | Right-handed | Right-arm off break |
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Batter |
Dewald Brevis | South Africa | Right-handed | Right-arm leg spin |
| Batter | Sarfaraz Khan | India | Right-handed |
Right-arm leg spin |
| Batter | Urvil Patel | India | Right-handed |
— |
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Batter |
Ayush Mhatre | India | Right-handed | Right-arm off break |
| Wicketkeeper | MS Dhoni | India | Right-handed |
Right-arm medium |
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Wicketkeeper |
Sanju Samson | India | Right-handed | — |
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All-rounder |
Matthew Short | Australia | Right-handed |
Right-arm off break |
| All-rounder | Prashant Veer | India | Left-handed |
Left-arm slow orthodox |
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All-rounder |
Akeal Hosein | West Indies | Left-handed |
Left-arm slow orthodox |
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All-rounder |
Aman Hakim Khan | India | Right-handed |
Right-arm fast-medium |
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All-rounder |
Shivam Dube | India | Left-handed |
Right-arm medium |
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All-rounder |
Kartik Sharma | India | Right-handed |
— |
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All-rounder |
Zak Foulkes | New Zealand | Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium |
| All-rounder | Ramakrishna Ghosh | India | Right-handed |
Right-arm fast-medium |
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Bowler |
Noor Ahmad | Afghanistan | Right-handed |
Left-arm wrist-spin |
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Bowler |
Rahul Chahar | India | Right-handed |
Right-arm leg spin |
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Bowler |
Shreyas Gopal | India | Right-handed |
Right-arm leg spin |
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Bowler |
Matt Henry | New Zealand | Right-handed |
Right-arm fast-medium |
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Bowler |
Anshul Kamboj | India | Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium |
| Bowler | Khaleel Ahmed | India | Right-handed |
Left-arm fast-medium |
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Bowler |
Nathan Ellis | Australia | Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium |
| Bowler | Jamie Overton | England | Right-handed |
Right-arm fast-medium |
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Bowler |
Mukesh Choudhary | India | Left-handed | Left-arm fast-medium |
| Bowler | Gurjapneet Singh | India | Right-handed |
Left-arm fast-medium |
Chennai Super Kings retention 2026: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson (Traded), Shivam Dube, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, MS Dhoni, Anshul Kamboj, Dewald Brevis, Nathan Ellis, Jamie Overton
CSK Captain
Ruturaj Gaikwad is the captain of the Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2026.
When we talk about the CSK captain, it is inevitable to mention the great Mahendra Singh Dhoni. He is the one who took the Chennai Super Kings IPL ranking to number 1 many times. In fact, under MS Dhoni’s leadership, CSK won the IPL 5 times (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023).
Home Field of CSK
The Chennai Super Kings home ground is commonly called “The Chepauk.” It is a historic stadium in Chennai owned by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association. Another common name for the CSK home field is the “Lion’s Den.” It is called so because the team seems to have to defend their record relentlessly. Did You Know? During a season, CSK became the first team to win all of their home games? Crazy cool, right 🙂
| Home record of the Super Kings | |||||
| Matches | Wins | Losses | Tie/NR | Success Rate | |
| In IPL | 39 | 26 | 13 | 0 | 66.67% |
| In CLT20 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25% |
| Overall | 43 | 27 | 16 | 0 | 62.79% |
How Many Times CSK Won IPL
The Chennai Super Kings have won 5 IPL titles, all of them under the captaincy of MS Dhoni.
The quality of their play style has remained to be consistently excellent throughout the years.
The first trophy IPL CSK won was in 2010. Their second victory came right away in 2011. The third time that the Super Kings won the IPL title was in 2018 in their comeback season. CSK won the 4th title in 2021 and the 5th one in 2023.
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Chennai Super Kings Win/Loss Statistics
As to be expected from the most popular franchise in the IPL, the Chennai Super Kings are ruthless with their competition.
The CSK wins much more often than they lose — their track record speaks for itself.
Here’s a win/loss statistics chart to prove the point that CSK is not to be messed with. The team will probably have pretty good IPL odds this year.
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YEAR |
PLAYED | WINS | LOSSES | TIED | NR | WIN % |
POTENTIAL |
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2008 |
16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 56.25 | 2/8 |
| 2009 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 53.33 |
4/8 |
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2010 |
16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 56.25 | 1/8 |
| 2011 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 68.75 |
1/10 |
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2012 |
19 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 52.63 | 2/9 |
| 2013 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
2/9 |
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2014 |
16 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 62.5 | 2/8 |
| 2015 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 58.82 |
2/8 |
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2016 |
Suspended |
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2017 |
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2018 |
16 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 68.75 | 1/8 |
| 2019 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 58.82 |
2/8 |
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2020 |
14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 42.85% | 7/8 |
| 2021 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 68.75% |
1/8 |
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2022 |
14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 28.57% | 9/10 |
| 2023 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 62.5% |
1/10 |
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2024 |
14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 50% | 5/10 |
| 2025 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 28.57% |
10/10 |
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Total |
254 | 142 | 110 | 2 | 0 | 55.90% | |
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Coaches of Chennai Super Kings
We have talked about the Chennai Super Kings owner & captain. Now, let us take a look at the coaches and the support staff.
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Head coach |
Stephen Fleming |
| Batting coach |
Michael Hussey |
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Bowling consultant |
Eric Simons |
| Batting and Fielding coach |
Rajiv Kumar |
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Bowling coach |
Sridharan Sriram |
| Fielding coach |
James Foster |
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Physiotherapist |
Tommy Simsek |
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Trainer |
Gregory King |
| Team doctor |
Madhu Thottappillil |
Fun Fact: Stephen Fleming has been the team’s coach since 2009. He signed as coach of the Melbourne Stars when the CSK were banned from the IPL, but quickly returned as head coach when the team came back in 2018 Indian Premier League season. A lot of people attribute the ruthlessness of the Super Kings to Fleming, considering his field placings and aggressive strategies have made life difficult for their rivals.
Best Players of Chennai Super Kings
The CSK has always drawn promising prospects to the team. Legends have risen and fallen in their midst and this season has a lot to be excited about. Here are some of Chennai Super Kings best players.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Widely regarded as one of the best captains in cricket history, MS Dhoni has shown that he can lead the team to victory with apparent ease. People expect Dhoni to retain his title as legendary captain for the foreseeable future.
Suresh Raina
Raina was brought to the team at a crucial time for the Chennai Super Kings. Key players had just left the team and it was imperative that Suresh Raina proved his worth when he was just starting out.
His batting skills impressed in 2010 IPL, earning him the privilege of being retained in 2011. He played a crucial part in the Super Kings victory in 2018.
Deepak Chahar
There’s a lot to be said about the first Indian male cricketer to take a hat-trick in a Twenty20 International. He is still remembered for his One Day International debut for India against Afghanistan during the 2018 Asia Cup. His ability as a bowler came to light thanks to the tutoring of his captain MS Dhoni
François du Plessis
Du Plessis scored 398 runs in IPL 2012 while he was part of the Chennai Super Kings. His judgement and batting ability took this South African far into the minds and hearts of his fans all around the world.
Lungisani Ngidi
Another South African cricketer legend, Lungi Ngidi was bought in the 2018 IPL auction and has been a crucial part of the team. His fast-bowling attack is well-known in the field, as well as his imposing demeanor.
Did You Know? Sanju Samson is the newest member of the CSK. In recent times, Sanju Samson Chennai Super Kings has been a trending topic and why not? After all, Sanju has been in red-hot form himself, and over the years, he has been one of the best IPL players for RR.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Batting Statistics
The CSK has been known for its record-breaking capabilities and larger-than-life players. A quick glance at the team’s batting statistics demonstrates exactly how incredible the team is in action.
| Most Runs | Suresh Raina (5529) |
| Most Centuries | Suresh Raina, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shane Watson, & Murli Vijay (2 centuries) |
| Most Fifties | Suresh Raina (38 fifties) |
| Fastest Fifty | Suresh Raina (16 balls) |
| Fastest Century | Murali Vijay (46 balls) |
| Best Batting Average (Min 70 matches) | Ruturaj Gaikwad (40.35) |
| Best Strike Rate (Min 70 matches) | Albie Morkel (142.25) |
| Most Sixes | Mahendra Singh Dhoni (264 sixes) |
| Most Fours | Suresh Raina (493 fours) |
| Highest Individual Score | Murali Vijay (127 runs) |
| Highest Batting Partnerships by Wicket | Ruturaj Gaikwad & Devon Conway (182 runs) |
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Bowling Statistics
It’s not just CSK’s batting skills that put them at the top of the game. Check out these top-notch bowling statistics.
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Most Wickets |
DJ Bravo (154 wickets) |
| Best Economy (Min 70 matches) |
R Ashwin (6.82) |
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Best Bowling Figures |
Ravindra Jadeja (5/16) |
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Best Bowling Average (Min 30 matches) |
M Pathirana (21.61) |
| Most Runs Conceded |
K Ahmed (65 runs in 3 overs) |
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Most 4 Wickets |
Ravindra Jadeja (4) |
| Most Hat-tricks |
Shane Watson, Makahya Ntini and Lakshmipathy Balaji (1 each) |
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CSK Team Identity
The Chennai Super Kings owe their identity to a combination of different cultural, social, and historical inspirations. This mash of ideas has mixed together so well that the brand is easy to recognize and eye-catching, with a lot of nuance to the meaning behind their symbols.
Team Style
The name of the Chennai Super Kings is heavily attributed to the Tamil Empire, which the team is meant to honor.
The word ‘super’ is commonly used in southern India, and there’s a deeply rooted inspiration in the ‘Kings’ as it’s derived from India Cements’ brand ‘Coromandel King’.
The lion was chosen as the main brand of the team because of its ferocious nature and its status as king of the jungle. This is thematically congruent with the name of the team and the golden outline that surrounds the orange roaring lion.
Chennai Super Kings logo: A roaring lion in yellow and blue. It matches the jersey colors.
Team’s Theme Song
The popularity of the tune exploded during the 2009 cricket season and would later become the team’s theme song. 2026, we are game! 🦁🔥 #WhistlePodu #InProcessWeTrust | IPL Auction
Chennai Super Kings Ban in 2015
A lot of people who were not in the loop a few years back might wonder why CSK was banned from the Premier League.
The Chennai Super Kings and the Rajasthan Royals were suspended from the IPL for two years due to the alleged betting activities of their key officials Gurunath Meiyappan and Raj Kundra in the 2013 season.
Gurunath Meiyappan was arrested under the charges of spot fixing, which is where someone fixes certain aspects of the game in order to ensure a result in a proposition bet.
This was very bad news for the team and both officials were banned from being involved in cricket matches under the BCCI ever again.
It was for this reason that the CSK wasn’t able to participate in any games during the 2016 and 2017 seasons.
In 2025, the Chennai Super Kings ball tampering incident raised many eyebrows. Fans raised speculative allegations over a viral video. It showed a cryptic mid-match exchange between pacer Khaleel Ahmed and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad.
Chennai Super Kings Team Website
You can visit the Chennai Super Kings official website and for updates on the team’s events, merchandise, games, and more.
You can also tune in to every Chennai Super Kings match at IPL 2026 on the Parimatch website.
5 Interesting Facts About CSK Franchise
There’s a lot to unpack about the CSK franchise. Check out these top interesting facts that every fan of the team should know.
They Have Won The Fair Play Awards Six Times
This has made the CSK the team most awarded Fair Play award in the history of the IPL. At one point, the team even won the award three times in a row. 7, Thala for a Reason 🙂
One Captain, All The Wins
MS Dhoni has made a name for himself for leading such an ambitious team to such unseen heights. It’s not surprising then that they hold the record for most wins with the same captain. Talk about dedication.
Only Team That Has Defended Their IPL Title
Not many teams have done what the CSK has managed. They managed to defend their maiden IPL title against all odds.
They Have 50+ Win Percentage In The IPL
The team has won 100 games of the 165 that it has participated in. This puts their win percentage to 61.28%! The only team to come close to them are the Mumbai Indians but they’re only at 57.75%.
The team has won 142 games of the 254 that it has participated in. This puts their win percentage to 55.90%!
10 Finals in 18 Seasons
CSK holds the record for the most IPL final appearances. They have played the season finale 10 times (2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2023). Of them, the team has won 5 Chennai Super Kings cup finals.
CSK FAQs
What is the team of CSK in IPL 2026?
IPL 2026 Chennai Super Kings squad has 25 players in total. Some of the top names are MS Dhoni, Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Rahul Chahar, Noor Ahmad, Matt Henry, and Nathan Ellis.
Who will a CSK retain for 2026?
The Chennai Super Kings squad 2026 has several retained players from the previous seasons. They are MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Dewald Brevis, Ayush Mhatre and more.
Will MS Dhoni play in 2026?
Yes, MS Dhoni will play in IPL 2026. He is part of the Chennai Super Kings team 2026 edition.
Where is the CSK match 2026?
You can watch all the Chennai Super Kings matches during IPL 2026 on the Star Sports Network. Or, you can tune in to Jio+HotStar and stream all the matches live on your phone.
Is CSK come back in 2026?
The Chennai Super Kings 2026 squad is pretty balanced. So, according to the pundits, CSK is likely to make a comeback during the 19th edition of the IPL.
Who is the next captain of CSK in 2026?
Ruturaj Gaikwad is the Chennai Super Kings captain for IPL 2026.
Who is better, RCB or CSK?
As per the head-to-head stats, Chennai Super Kings IPL numbers are better than those of RCB (21-12). Also, CSK has won more IPL titles. However, the recent form of RCB is better.
Is Sanju Samson in CSK 2026?
Yes, Sanju Samson is in the Chennai Super Kings 2026 squad. During the auction, CSK traded with RR and got Sanju for Ravindra Jadeja.
Who bought CSK Team 2020?
CSK is owned by India Cements, an Indian cement manufacturing company founded in 1947, specifically under the name of Chennai Super Kings Cricket Ltd.
Why CSK banned from IPL?
There were illegal betting activities from one of their key officials, Gurunath Meiyappan, that ended with him being charged and the team suspended for two years.
Who is CSK captain?
The one and only MS Dhoni. It was under his captaincy that the team has earned the three IPL titles, so it’s no wonder he was chosen as captain once again when the team returned in 2018.
How Many Times Were Chennai Super Kings In Finals?
CSK has played 10 IPL finals so far. They have the record for most appearances in the Finals.
Who Is The Leader of CSK?
Ruturaj Gaikwad is the captain, while Stephen Fleming is the Chennai Super Kings coach for IPL season nineteen (2026).
Who is the highest-paid player in the Chennai Super Kings?
Ben Stokes. He was bought for ₹16.25 crore during the IPL 2023 Chennai Super Kings auction.