Chennai Super Kings Squad 2026: Official Player List & Photo
The Chennai Super Kings enter IPL 2026 with renewed purpose under the captaincy of Ruturaj Gaikwad, whose elegant batting and composed leadership set the tone for a squad meticulously assembled to challenge for the title. From the explosive power of Dewald Brevis to the reliability of Shivam Dube, CSK’s roster reflects a surgical blend of aggression and experience.
Head coach Stephen Fleming has engineered a tactically astute unit, balancing overseas firepower — including Matt Henry, Noor Ahmad, and Jamie Overton — with deep domestic talent. The presence of MS Dhoni adds irreplaceable wisdom in the dugout. For IPL 2026 match today schedules and live updates, fans won’t want to miss a moment of CSK’s campaign.
CSK Players
Ruturaj Gaikwad – Batter
Current Chennai Super Kings captain and top-order batter known for his timing, calm approach, and consistency at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in IPL 2026.
Role: Batter
Dewald Brevis – Batter
Explosive young batter for Chennai Super Kings, capable of changing the tempo of an innings quickly with aggressive stroke play across the ground.
Role: Batter
Ayush Mhatre – Batter
Promising domestic batter in the Chennai Super Kings squad, adding depth to the top and middle order options for IPL 2026.
Role: Batter
Sarfaraz Khan – Batter
Dynamic middle-order batter for CSK, known for rotating strike smartly and finishing innings strongly in pressure situations.
Role: Batter
MS Dhoni – WK-Batter
Legendary wicketkeeper-batter for Chennai Super Kings, offering sharp glovework, tactical leadership experience, and calm finishing with the bat.
Role: Wicketkeeper-Batter
Sanju Samson – WK-Batter
Stylish wicketkeeper-batter in the CSK camp, capable of anchoring the innings or accelerating with clean hitting in the middle overs.
Role: Wicketkeeper-Batter
Kartik Sharma – WK-Batter
Wicketkeeper-batter option for Chennai Super Kings, adding flexibility in team combinations with solid keeping and adaptable batting.
Role: Wicketkeeper-Batter
Urvil Patel – WK-Batter
Energetic wicketkeeper-batter who brings attacking intent in the middle order and reliable work behind the stumps for CSK.
Role: Wicketkeeper-Batter
Anshul Kamboj – All Rounder
All-round option for Chennai Super Kings, contributing with useful middle-order runs and handy overs with the ball when required.
Role: All Rounder
Jamie Overton – All Rounder
Pace-bowling all rounder for CSK, combining aggressive lower-order hitting with lively fast bowling spells.
Role: All Rounder
Ramakrishna Ghosh – All Rounder
Versatile all rounder in the Chennai Super Kings unit, offering balance with his ability to support both batting and bowling units.
Role: All Rounder
Prashant Veer – All Rounder
Developing all rounder for CSK, adding depth to the squad with his utility overs and responsible batting in the middle phase.
Role: All Rounder
Matthew William Short – All Rounder
Top-order all rounder for Chennai Super Kings, combining positive batting in the powerplay with useful part-time bowling.
Role: All Rounder
Aman Khan – All Rounder
Middle-order all rounder in the CSK squad, bringing aggressive batting options and support overs with the ball in IPL 2026.
Role: All Rounder
Zak Foulkes – All Rounder
Overseas all rounder for Chennai Super Kings who offers medium-pace bowling and lower-order hitting to strengthen the balance of the XI.
Role: All Rounder
Shivam Dube – All Rounder
Powerful left-handed all rounder for CSK, recognised for big hitting in the middle overs and the option of medium-pace overs.
Role: All Rounder
Akeal Hosein – Bowler
Left-arm spinner for Chennai Super Kings, effective in restricting runs with new-ball and middle-overs spells on turning tracks.
Role: Bowler
Gurjapneet Singh – Bowler
Emerging fast bowler in the CSK squad, offering pace and bounce, especially useful during powerplay and death overs.
Role: Bowler
Khaleel Ahmed – Bowler
Left-arm pace bowler for Chennai Super Kings, known for swinging the new ball and using variations effectively at the death.
Role: Bowler
Matt Henry – Bowler
Experienced fast bowler in the CSK ranks, bringing control, bounce, and wicket-taking ability in the powerplay overs.
Role: Bowler
Mukesh Choudhary – Bowler
Left-arm seamer for Chennai Super Kings, effective with the new ball and suited to Chepauk conditions in IPL 2026.
Role: Bowler
Nathan Ellis – Bowler
Right-arm seamer for CSK, recognised for his slower balls and variations that make him a strong option in the final overs.
Role: Bowler
Noor Ahmad – Bowler
Young left-arm wrist-spinner in the Chennai Super Kings squad, adding mystery spin and wicket-taking threat in the middle overs.
Role: Bowler
Rahul Chahar – Bowler
Leg-spinner for CSK, trusted to control the middle overs with sharp turn, drift, and attacking lines.
Role: Bowler
Shreyas Gopal – Bowler
Spin-bowling option for Chennai Super Kings, combining accurate leg-spin with handy lower-order batting contributions.
Role: Bowler