The Chennai Super Kings [CSK] have named their 18 members squad for the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League. Led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, the five time champions have once again struck a balance between retaining seasoned campaigners and welcoming the few fresh names into the fold.
It’s a squad that feels typically “CSK”- steady at the top, powerful at the middle, and well -stocked with both pace and spin options.
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CSK Squad for IPL 2026
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad (c) | Top-order Batsman |
| Dewald Brevis | Middle-order Batsman |
| MS Dhoni | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| Ravindra Jadeja | All-rounder |
| Shivam Dube | All-rounder |
| Sam Curran | All-rounder |
| Noor Ahmad | Spinner |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Fast Bowler |
| Khaleel Ahmed | Fast Bowler |
| Nathan Ellis | Fast Bowler |
| Rachin Ravindra | All-rounder |
| Shaik Rasheed | Batsman |
| Gurjapneet Singh | Fast-Medium Bowler |
| Urvil Patel | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| Andre Siddharth | Fast Bowler |
| Ayush Mhatre | Batsman |
| RamKrishna Ghosh | Fast Bowler |
| Vansh Bedi | Spinner |
Key Talking Points
- Leadership Transition : Ruturaj Gaikwad continues as a skipper, marking CSK’s long term move beyond the Dhoni era.
- Dhoni’s Presence: though no longer captain, Dhoni remains an active player – guiding youngsters, keeping wickets and finishing games.
- All-round Power : Jadeja, Curran, and Dube give CSK multiple options, making their playing XI flexible across conditions.
- Bowling Depths : With Pathirana’s Yorkers, Noor Ahmed’s spin, Khaleel’s left -arm angle, CSK’s attack lookedIPL 2026 Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad: Full List well rounded.
- Youth Investments – Brevis, Rasheed, and Rachin Ravindra reflect the franchise’s focus on building a core for the future.
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CSK Records
- IPL Titles : 5(2010,2011,2018,2021,2023)
- Most Matches for CSK :MS Dhoni (270+ games)
- Highest team total :246\5 vs Rajasthan Royals, 2021
- All – time Leading Run-scorer : Suresh Raina
- All- time leading Wicket taker : Dwayne Bravo
Outlook for 2026
The Super Kings walk into IPL 2026 with the same DNA that has made them one of the most consistent sides in league history – a mix of reliability and fearlessness. The experience of Dhoni and Jadeja will be priceless, while younger faces like Brevis and Noor Ahmad bring energy and unpredictability.
Much will depend on how Gaikwad handles the pressure of leadership in his second full season. If the seniors click and the youngsters deliver, don’t be surprised if CSK are in the playoff race yet again, because writing them off has never been a wise move.
