About Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings are the most consistent franchise of the league, built around spin-friendly Chepauk conditions and long-serving cores. Founded in 2008, the franchise plays its home matches at MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) in Chennai, and its story is one of the defining threads of IPL history — title years: 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023.
Going into IPL 2027, CSK are led on the field by Ruturaj Gaikwad. The squad list below is the verified IPL 2026 squad (Full IPL 2026 squad (InsideSport, post 2026 mini-auction)), published here so fans can track exactly who is in, who is out and what changes when the December 2026 mini-auction reshapes every roster. Post-auction updates will replace this list in place.
CSK Kit & Jersey
Chennai Super Kings Squad — IPL 2026 (date-stamped)
Source: Full IPL 2026 squad (InsideSport, post 2026 mini-auction). Every player has a full profile page — tap a name. Roles marked PENDING are awaiting a verified specialist listing rather than a guess.
| Player | Role | Wicketkeeper |
|---|---|---|
| MS Dhoni | Wicketkeeper-batter | Yes |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | Batter | No |
| Sanju Samson | Wicketkeeper-batter | Yes |
| Ayush Mhatre | PENDING | No |
| Dewald Brevis | PENDING | No |
| Shivam Dube | All-rounder | No |
| Urvil Patel | PENDING | Yes |
| Noor Ahmad | PENDING | No |
| Nathan Ellis | PENDING | No |
| Shreyas Gopal | PENDING | No |
| Khaleel Ahmed | PENDING | No |
| Ramakrishna Ghosh | PENDING | No |
| Mukesh Choudhary | PENDING | No |
| Jamie Overton | PENDING | No |
| Gurjapneet Singh | PENDING | No |
| Anshul Kamboj | PENDING | No |
| Akeal Hosein | PENDING | No |
| Prashant Veer | PENDING | No |
| Kartik Sharma | PENDING | Yes |
| Matthew Short | PENDING | No |
| Aman Khan | PENDING | No |
| Sarfaraz Khan | PENDING | No |
| Matt Henry | PENDING | No |
| Rahul Chahar | PENDING | No |
| Zak Foulkes | PENDING | No |
Key Facts
| Captain | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
| Head coach | PENDING |
| Owner | PENDING |
| Home venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| Titles | 5 (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023) |
Latest CSK Updates
26 October 2026: Squad page published from the verified 2026 listings above. The next update lands after the IPL 2027 mini-auction (reported 16 December 2026, Goa), when retentions, releases and new buys will be added with sources. Fixtures for CSK's 2027 campaign are PENDING the official BCCI schedule.
MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) Guide → Points Table → Auction Hub →
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the captain of Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2027?
Ruturaj Gaikwad leads Chennai Super Kings based on the latest verified squad listings. Captaincy is confirmed by the franchise before each season, so check the squad list above for the date-stamped source.
How many IPL titles have Chennai Super Kings won?
Chennai Super Kings have won 5 IPL title(s): 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023.
Where do Chennai Super Kings play their home matches?
Chennai Super Kings play at MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) in Chennai.
What colours are the Chennai Super Kings jersey?
The Chennai Super Kings kit is a famous bright yellow shirt with royal-blue trim — the 'yellow army' look recognised in every stadium in India. This site describes kits in words and uses original team-colour graphics — no official logos are reproduced.