CSK's Predicted Playing XI For IPL 2026: Ruturaj Gaikwad To Lead, Sanju Samson-Ayush Mhatre As Openers, Dewald Brevis At No.5; MS Dhoni, Kartik Sharma To Bat At...
In a move uncharacteristic of their "Dad's Army" reputation, the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have pivoted aggressively towards youth, shelling out record sums for young uncapped Indian players like Prashant Veer (Left-arm spin all-rounder) and Kartik Sharma (wicketkeeper-batter) for Rs 14.20 crore each during the IPL 2026 auction. The joint-record breaking bids for uncapped Indian duo of Prashant and Kartik highlights CSK's belief in their potential to become future match-winners.
After retentions, a major trade (acquiring Sanju Samson from RR), and the mini-auction, CSK have assembled a refreshed squad blending youth, experience, and power-hitting for the IPL 2026 auction:
Here's CSK's predicted playing XI and Impact Player for IPL 2026:
5 Players CSK Might Release To Increase IPL 2026 Auction Purse: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra And...
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had a disappointing IPL 2025 season, finishing at the bottom of the points table (10th place) with just four wins from 14 matches. It was the first time in IPL that CSK failed to qualify for the playoffs in consecutive years. After their worst performance in IPL history, the five-times champions CSK are expected to make strategic realignments before the next season.
Ahead of the next season, veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has retired from Indian Premier League (IPL) and it added Rs 9.75 crore to CSK's purse for IPL 2026 auction. After Ashwin's retirement, CSK are likely to release a few more under-performing players to increase their IPL 2026 auction purse and buy some impactful performers.
Here's list of players whom CSK might release to increase IPL 2026 auction purse:
Nov 02, 2025, 17:46 PM IST
4 Players CSK Might Release Before IPL 2026 Auction: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra And...
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had a disappointing IPL 2025 season, finishing at the bottom of the points table (10th place) with just four wins from 14 matches. It was the first time in IPL history that CSK failed to qualify for the playoffs in consecutive years. After their worst performance in IPL history, the five-times champions CSK are expected to make strategic realignments before the next season.
Ahead of the next season, veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from Indian Premier League (IPL) and it added Rs 9.75 crore to CSK's purse for IPL 2026 auction. After Ashwin's retirement, CSK are likely to release a few more under-performing players before the IPL 2026 auction and buy some impactful performers.
Here's list of players whom CSK might release before the IPL 2026 auction:
Oct 05, 2025, 16:32 PM IST
4 Players CSK Might Release After R Ashwin's Retirement To Increase IPL 2026 Auction Purse: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra And...
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had a disappointing IPL 2025 season, finishing at the bottom of the points table (10th place) with just four wins from 14 matches. It was the first time in IPL history that CSK failed to qualify for the playoffs in consecutive years. After their worst performance in IPL history, the five-times champions CSK are expected to make strategic realignments before the next season.
Ahead of the next season, veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from Indian Premier League (IPL) and it added Rs 9.75 crore to CSK's purse for IPL 2026 auction. After Ashwin's retirement, CSK are likely to release a few more under-performing players before the IPL 2026 auction and buy some impactful performers.
Here's list of players whom CSK might release before the IPL 2026 auction:
Sep 05, 2025, 18:15 PM IST
Captains To Win Most Titles In T20 Cricket: MS Dhoni Tops The List, Rohit Sharma Follows, Sam Billings At...
England wicketkeeper-batter Sam Billings recently led Oval Invincibles to their third consecutive men’s Hundred title. With this, Billings became the fourth captain in the world after MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Shoaib Malik to win at least five T20 titles as captain.
Let's take a look at the most successful captains in the history of T20 cricket:
Sep 02, 2025, 23:11 PM IST
7 Special Records Of MS Dhoni That May Never Be Broken - Check In Pics
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, known as "Captain Cool," is celebrating his 44th birthday on Monday, July 7. After leading India to three ICC titles - ODI World Cup, the T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy, Dhoni retired from international cricket nearly five years ago but his presence in the sport remains as influential as ever. The five-times IPL winning captain recently featured in the cash rich-league for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) during the 2025 season.
At his 44th birthday, let's take a look at seven remarkable records of MS Dhoni that may never be broken:
Jul 07, 2025, 19:29 PM IST
Rajat Patidar For RCB, MS Dhoni For CSK: 10 Players To Reach IPL Final In Debut Captaincy Season; Check Full List
Ahead of the IPL 2025 season, Rajat Patidar was appointed as the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and he has led the Bangalore-based franchise to the final on his captaincy debut in the league.
Here's the list of 10 players who took their team to IPL final in their first season as captain:
Jun 01, 2025, 22:17 PM IST
Most Sixes In IPL History: Rohit Sharma Emulates Chris Gayle; Check List Featuring Top 7 Batters
Star Mumbai Indians opener Rohit Sharma stood tall against Gujarat Titans bowling attack in IPL 2025 Eliminator in New Chandigarh on Friday, May 30. Rohit scored 81 off 50 with the help of 9 boundaries and 4 sixes and broke multiple records.
During his important knock, the former Mumbai Indians skipper emulated Chris Gayle on a special six-hitting list in Indian Premier League (IPL).
Here's list of batters who have hit most sixes in IPL history:
May 31, 2025, 19:54 PM IST
CSK's Predicted Playing XI For IPL 2025 Match Against Rajasthan Royals: Ayush Mhatre As Opener, MS Dhoni To Bat At...
MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Sanju Samson's Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 62nd match of the IPL 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on May 20, Tuesday. CSK, who have already been eliminated from the IPL 2025 playoffs race and are at the bottom of the points table with just three wins, will look to bring some respectability to their campaign.
Here's CSK's predicted Playing XI for IPL 2025 match against RR:
May 19, 2025, 22:56 PM IST
Urvil Patel IN, Shaik Rasheed OUT: CSK's Predicted Playing XI For IPL 2025 Match Against KKR - In Pics
MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Ajinkya Rahane's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 57th match of the IPL 2025 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on May 7, Wednesday.
CSK, who have already been eliminated from the IPL 2025 playoffs race and are at the bottom of the points table with just two wins, will look to bring some respectability to their campaign.
Here's CSK's predicted Playing XI for IPL 2025 match against KKR:
May 07, 2025, 00:22 AM IST
Deepak Hooda, Matheesha Pathirana OUT; Vansh Bedi, Nathan Ellis IN: CSK's Predicted Playing XI For IPL 2025 Match Against RCB
MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Rajat Patidar's Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 52nd match of the IPL 2025 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Saturday, May 3. Five time champions CSK are likely to make few changes in their playing XI for the game against their RCB in Bengaluru.
Here's CSK's predicted Playing XI for IPL 2025 match against RCB:
May 02, 2025, 19:52 PM IST
4 Players Who Can Retire From IPL After 2025 Season: MS Dhoni, R Ashwin And...
Many senior players are having a tough time in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Based on age, form and future prospects, most of these players are likely to retire from the IPL after the end of this season.
Here's a list of 4 players who could consider retiring from IPL after the 2025 season:
Apr 28, 2025, 18:52 PM IST
MS Dhoni Poised For Another Historic IPL Moment As CSK Face Must-Win Clash
MS Dhoni is set to play his 400th T20 match in a crucial IPL 2025 clash, as Chennai Super Kings battle for playoff survival against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Apr 25, 2025, 11:02 AM IST
Fastest Indian Batter To Hit 200 Sixes In IPL History: Not MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma, This Cricketer Tops The List
Over the years, many Indian batters have played key roles in their teams' victories in Indian Premier League (IPL) with their six-hitting ability. There are six Indian players, who have hit 200 or more sixes in the IPL history.
Here's list of fastest Indian batters with 200 IPL sixes:
Apr 21, 2025, 17:23 PM IST
Rahul Tripathi, Jamie Overton OUT; Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis IN: CSK's Predicted Playing XI For IPL 2025 Match Against Mumbai Indians
MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Hardik Pandya's Mumbai Indians in the 38th match of the IPL 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Sunday, April 20. Five time champions CSK are likely to make few changes in their playing XI for the game against their archrivals Mumbai.
Here's CSK's predicted Playing XI for IPL 2025 match against Mumbai Indians:
Apr 19, 2025, 21:13 PM IST
Happy Birthday IPL: 20 Facts That Sound Totally Fake — But Are 100% True - In Pics
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the world’s top T20 league, known for its fierce competition and star-studded lineups. Over the years, it has produced some unbelievable yet true statistics. For instance, Avesh Khan has a higher strike rate than Liam Livingstone, and Morne van Wyk holds the best batting average despite playing only five matches. Yusuf Pathan’s 37-ball century came in a losing cause, and Pat Cummins jointly holds the record for the fastest IPL fifty. Surprisingly, Dan Christian has bowled more dot balls than Starc, Hazlewood, and Bollinger, proving that the IPL is full of surprising trivia.
Apr 18, 2025, 11:42 AM IST
Most Player Of The Match Awards In IPL History: MS Dhoni Joins Virat Kohli; Check Full List
Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni got the Player of the Match award after his match-winning performance in their IPL 2025 match against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. With this, Dhoni equalled Virat Kohli in the list of players, who have won most Player of the Match awards in the history of IPL.
Here's the list of players who have won most Player of the Match Awards in IPL:
Apr 15, 2025, 22:25 PM IST
Rahul Tripathi OUT; Vansh Bedi IN: CSK's Predicted Playing XI For IPL 2025 Match Against LSG - In Pics
Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Rishabh Pant's Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 30th match of the IPL 2025 match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Monday, April 14. After losing five matches in a row, five-times champion CSK are desperately searching for a win and they will look to turn things around in Lucknow.
Here's CSK's predicted Playing XI for IPL 2025 match against LSG:
Apr 13, 2025, 21:32 PM IST
MS Dhoni To Sourav Ganguly: List Of Oldest Captains In IPL History - Check In Pics
MS Dhoni on Friday became the oldest-ever captain in Indian Premier League (IPL), at 43 years and 278 days, as he led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their IPL 2025 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Here's a list of the oldest captains to lead a team in IPL history:
Apr 11, 2025, 23:04 PM IST
CSK's Predicted Playing XI For IPL 2025 Match Against DC: MS Dhoni As Captain, This Player To Replace Ruturaj Gaikwad
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 17th match of the IPL 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on April 5, Saturday. CSK haven't made an ideal start to their IPL 2025 campaign, having lost two out of three matches. They will look to return to winning ways on Saturday.
Here's CSK's predicted Playing XI for IPL 2025 match against DC:
Apr 05, 2025, 00:13 AM IST