IPL franchise since 2008
Chennai, the Gateway to South India
Chennai Super Kings
Home ground: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Latest updates
- CSK trade Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis to Sunrisers Hyderabad
Liam Livingstone (Rs 6 crore, down from the Rs 13 crore SRH paid) and Jack Edwards (Rs 3 crore) join CSK. Khaleel (Rs 4.8 crore) and Ellis (Rs 2 crore) move to SRH.
Source: IPL - Fans react to the trade
Many CSK fans voiced disappointment on social media, pointing to Khaleel's form over the last two years, while Livingstone scored 15 runs in two games in IPL 2026.
Source: Khel Now - Retention deadline moved to 17 November
The BCCI extended the deadline by two days because of an India ODI on 15 November. The mini-auction is still on 16 December in Goa.
Source: IANS - Albie Morkel joins CSK as assistant coach
Morkel joins Zaheer Khan's staff ahead of IPL 2027.
Source: Outlook India
Squad
- RGRuturaj GaikwadCaptain, batter
- SSSanju SamsonWicketkeeper-batter
- MDMS DhoniWicketkeeper-batter2027 not confirmed
- SDShivam DubeAll-rounder
- DBDewald BrevisBatter
- NANoor AhmadSpinner
- AMAyush MhatreBatter
- AKAnshul KambojFast bowler
- LLLiam LivingstoneAll-rounderTrade, 5 Nov
- JEJack EdwardsAll-rounderTrade, 5 Nov
Provisional squad. It is updated after the retention deadline and the auction.
Upcoming fixtures
Fixtures appear here once the IPL 2027 schedule is added.
Latest results
Results appear here once matches are played.
Team stats
Last season: IPL 2026, 8th place, 12 points from 14 matches
Season stats fill in as matches are added.
Leadership
Roles for IPL 2027 are confirmed after the retention deadline.
Titles
5
2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023
Our journeyChennai Super Kings (CSK) are one of the two most successful franchises in the Indian Premier League, level with Mumbai Indians on five titles, and they have one of the biggest social media followings of any IPL team. The franchise is based in Chennai, plays at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) and has been part of the league since the first season in 2008.
This page covers the history, the five title wins, the leadership, how the last three seasons went and what has changed in the IPL 2027 trade window. It is updated as the news moves, and the dated Update Log at the bottom shows what changed and when.
Team at a glance
| Team | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) |
| In the IPL since | 2008 (inaugural season) |
| Based in | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Home ground | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai |
| IPL titles | 5 (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023) |
| Captain | Ruturaj Gaikwad in IPL 2026. The IPL 2027 captain is not confirmed. |
| Head coach | Zaheer Khan, who took over from Stephen Fleming ahead of IPL 2027 |
| CEO | Kasi Viswanathan |
| Latest season | IPL 2026: 8th place, 12 points, 6 wins from 14 matches |
| Official accounts | Instagram @chennaiipl, X @ChennaiIPL |
Social Media Stats
| Platform | Handle |
|---|---|
| @chennaiipl | |
| X | @ChennaiIPL |
History of Chennai Super Kings
CSK were one of the eight original IPL franchises in 2008 and reached the final in that first season, losing to Rajasthan Royals. MS Dhoni captained the side and became the face of the franchise. Chennai won their first title in 2010 and defended it in 2011.
The franchise was suspended for two seasons, 2016 and 2017, and returned in 2018 with an older squad. They won the title that year, then added trophies in 2021 and 2023. In the 2023 final Ravindra Jadeja hit the winning runs off the last two balls, which levelled Mumbai Indians on five titles.
IPL titles won by Chennai Super Kings
| Year | Captain |
|---|---|
| 2010 | MS Dhoni |
| 2011 | MS Dhoni |
| 2018 | MS Dhoni |
| 2021 | MS Dhoni |
| 2023 | MS Dhoni |
Leadership and captaincy
Dhoni captained CSK in all five title-winning seasons. Ruturaj Gaikwad took over the captaincy from him in 2024. In 2025 Gaikwad was ruled out with an elbow injury and Dhoni returned as captain for the rest of the season. Gaikwad led the team again in IPL 2026, while Dhoni missed the entire season through injury, the first time in 18 seasons that he did not play an IPL match.
The last three seasons
- IPL 2024: CSK did not reach the playoffs.
- IPL 2025: CSK finished last on the table with 8 points, winning four of 14 matches. It was the first time the franchise finished at the bottom.
- IPL 2026: CSK finished 8th with 12 points from 14 matches and were knocked out of playoff contention by an 89-run defeat to Gujarat Titans on 21 May. Sanju Samson, who joined in a trade, was the top run-scorer with 477 runs. It was the third season in a row without a playoff place.
Before IPL 2026 CSK traded Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to Rajasthan Royals in exchange for Samson, who joined at a fee of Rs 18 crore. The franchise retained 16 players for that season, including Gaikwad and Dhoni.
CSK milestones
| Season | Result |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Runners-up |
| 2010 and 2011 | Champions |
| 2016 and 2017 | Suspended from the league |
| 2018 | Champions on their return |
| 2021 | Champions |
| 2023 | Champions |
| 2025 | Last, with 8 points |
| 2026 | Eighth, with 12 points |
Who plays for CSK?
Sanju Samson, who joined from Rajasthan Royals in the Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran trade at Rs 18 crore, was the top run-scorer in 2026 with 477 runs. Ruturaj Gaikwad captained the side, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube and Ayush Mhatre are among the batters, and Noor Ahmad leads the spin attack. Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards arrive from Sunrisers Hyderabad in the trade for Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis.
Head coach and staff
Zaheer Khan is the head coach, with Albie Morkel as assistant coach. Kasi Viswanathan is the chief executive.
IPL 2027: what has changed so far
- New head coach: Zaheer Khan, announced on 21 September, has replaced Stephen Fleming. He met the management in Chennai on 26 October to finalise the support staff, and Albie Morkel has joined as assistant coach.
- Trade with Sunrisers Hyderabad (5 November): England all-rounder Liam Livingstone (Rs 6 crore) and Australia all-rounder Jack Edwards (Rs 3 crore) move to CSK. Khaleel Ahmed (Rs 4.8 crore) and Nathan Ellis (Rs 2 crore) move to Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- Key dates: the retention deadline is 17 November (the BCCI moved it from 15 November) and the mini-auction is on 16 December in Goa.
- MS Dhoni: his future is not confirmed. The CEO has said Dhoni has not told the franchise he will retire,.
- Captaincy: not confirmed for IPL 2027.
Livingstone was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 13 crore and scored 15 runs in two games in IPL 2026 before losing his place. Edwards missed that season with a foot injury. Khaleel took 15 wickets in 14 matches for CSK in IPL 2025, but his 2026 season ended after five games because of a hamstring injury that needed surgery.
Core players from the 2026 squad
The squad will change after the retention deadline. These were the main names in the 2026 squad who are not part of the reported trade.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad, captain in 2026
- Sanju Samson, wicketkeeper-batter and the 2026 top scorer
- MS Dhoni, wicketkeeper-batter, availability for 2027 not confirmed
- Shivam Dube, all-rounder
- Dewald Brevis, batter
- Noor Ahmad, spinner
- Ayush Mhatre, young batter
FAQs
How many IPL titles has Chennai Super Kings won?
Five: 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023.
Who is the CSK captain?
Ruturaj Gaikwad was captain in IPL 2026. The IPL 2027 captain will be clearer after the retention deadline on 17 November.
Will MS Dhoni play in IPL 2027?
It is not confirmed. He missed IPL 2026 through injury, and the franchise has said he has not told it that he is retiring. This page will be updated when CSK announce their retentions.
Who is the CSK head coach?
Zaheer Khan, who replaced Stephen Fleming ahead of IPL 2027.
Where does CSK play its home matches?
At the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, known as Chepauk, in Chennai.
Who did CSK get in the Livingstone trade?
Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards, in exchange for Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis.
Update Log
November 5, 2026: CSK trade Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Liam Livingstone (Rs 6 crore, down from the Rs 13 crore SRH paid) and Jack Edwards (Rs 3 crore) join CSK. Khaleel (Rs 4.8 crore) and Ellis (Rs 2 crore) move to SRH.
November 5, 2026: Fans react to the trade. Many CSK fans voiced disappointment on social media, pointing to Khaleel's form over the last two years, while Livingstone scored 15 runs in two games in IPL 2026.
November 2, 2026: Retention deadline moved to 17 November. The BCCI extended the deadline by two days because of an India ODI on 15 November. The mini-auction is still on 16 December in Goa.
October 27, 2026: Albie Morkel joins CSK as assistant coach. Morkel joins Zaheer Khan's staff ahead of IPL 2027.
October 26, 2026: Zaheer Khan finalises the CSK support staff. The new head coach met the management in Chennai on 26 October ahead of retention talks with MS Dhoni.
September 21, 2026: CSK name Zaheer Khan head coach. CSK announced Zaheer Khan as head coach for IPL 2027, replacing Stephen Fleming.