Chennai Super Kings - Revision history

Mr.x: /* Key Personnel */

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Key Personnel

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	* '''Fielding Coach:''' Rajiv Kumar<ref>{{cite web \|title=Chennai Super Kings – Team Profile \|url=https://www.iplt20.com/teams/chennai-super-kings \|website=Official IPLT20 \|access-date=11 January 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=Chennai Super Kings – Team Page \|url=https://www.chennaisuperkings.com/matchcentre/teamPage \|website=Chennai Super Kings Official Website \|access-date=11 January 2026}}</ref>		* '''Fielding Coach:''' Rajiv Kumar<ref>{{cite web \|title=Chennai Super Kings – Team Profile \|url=https://www.iplt20.com/teams/chennai-super-kings \|website=Official IPLT20 \|access-date=11 January 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=Chennai Super Kings – Team Page \|url=https://www.chennaisuperkings.com/matchcentre/teamPage \|website=Chennai Super Kings Official Website \|access-date=11 January 2026}}</ref>

	~~[[Dewald Tobias Brevis]]~~== Current Squad ==		== Current Squad ==
	{\| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center; width:100%;"		{\| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center; width:100%;"
	\|+ Chennai Super Kings – 2026 Squad<ref>{{cite web \|title=Chennai Super Kings – Team Profile \|url=https://www.iplt20.com/teams/chennai-super-kings \|website=Official IPLT20 \|access-date=11 January 2026}}</ref>		\|+ Chennai Super Kings – 2026 Squad<ref>{{cite web \|title=Chennai Super Kings – Team Profile \|url=https://www.iplt20.com/teams/chennai-super-kings \|website=Official IPLT20 \|access-date=11 January 2026}}</ref>

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Key Personnel

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	\| Ruturaj Gaikwad \|\| Batter		\| Ruturaj Gaikwad \|\| Batter
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	\| Dewald Tobias Brevis \|\| Batter		\| [[Dewald Tobias Brevis]]\|\| Batter
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	\| Ayush Mhatre \|\| Batter		\| Ayush Mhatre \|\| Batter

Kirtisharma 21: /* Current Squad */

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Current Squad

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	* '''Fielding Coach:''' Rajiv Kumar<ref>{{cite web \|title=Chennai Super Kings – Team Profile \|url=https://www.iplt20.com/teams/chennai-super-kings \|website=Official IPLT20 \|access-date=11 January 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=Chennai Super Kings – Team Page \|url=https://www.chennaisuperkings.com/matchcentre/teamPage \|website=Chennai Super Kings Official Website \|access-date=11 January 2026}}</ref>		* '''Fielding Coach:''' Rajiv Kumar<ref>{{cite web \|title=Chennai Super Kings – Team Profile \|url=https://www.iplt20.com/teams/chennai-super-kings \|website=Official IPLT20 \|access-date=11 January 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=Chennai Super Kings – Team Page \|url=https://www.chennaisuperkings.com/matchcentre/teamPage \|website=Chennai Super Kings Official Website \|access-date=11 January 2026}}</ref>

	== Current Squad ==		[[Dewald Tobias Brevis]]== Current Squad ==
	{\| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center; width:100%;"		{\| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center; width:100%;"
	\|+ Chennai Super Kings – 2026 Squad<ref>{{cite web \|title=Chennai Super Kings – Team Profile \|url=https://www.iplt20.com/teams/chennai-super-kings \|website=Official IPLT20 \|access-date=11 January 2026}}</ref>		\|+ Chennai Super Kings – 2026 Squad<ref>{{cite web \|title=Chennai Super Kings – Team Profile \|url=https://www.iplt20.com/teams/chennai-super-kings \|website=Official IPLT20 \|access-date=11 January 2026}}</ref>
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	\| Ruturaj Gaikwad \|\| Batter		\| Ruturaj Gaikwad \|\| Batter
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	\| Dewald Brevis \|\| Batter		\| Dewald Tobias Brevis \|\| Batter
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	\| Ayush Mhatre \|\| Batter		\| Ayush Mhatre \|\| Batter

Kirtisharma 21 at 09:34, 30 March 2026

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	\| Sarfaraz Khan \|\| Batter		\| Sarfaraz Khan \|\| Batter
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	\| Urvil Patel \|\| WK-Batter		\| [[Urvil Patel]]\|\| WK-Batter
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	\| rowspan="8" \| All-Rounders		\| rowspan="8" \| All-Rounders

Kirtisharma 21 at 09:32, 30 March 2026

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	\| [[MS Dhoni]] \|\| WK-Batter		\| [[MS Dhoni]] \|\| WK-Batter
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	\| Sanju Samson \|\| WK-Batter		\| [[Sanju Samson]]\|\| WK-Batter
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	\| Ruturaj Gaikwad \|\| Batter		\| Ruturaj Gaikwad \|\| Batter

Mr.x at 11:08, 15 January 2026

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	\| website = https://www.chennaisuperkings.com		\| website = https://www.chennaisuperkings.com
	}}Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is a popular T20 cricket team from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Playing home games at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, it was one of the first teams established in 2008.		}}'''Chennai Super Kings''' (CSK) is a popular T20 cricket team from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Playing home games at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, it was one of the first teams established in 2008.

	Like the Mumbai Indians, CSK has won five IPL titles, making them one of the most successful teams. In addition to winning the Champions League T20 twice, the team has advanced to numerous finals and playoffs. Stephen Fleming is the coach and Ruturaj Gaikwad is the leader of CSK.		Like the [[Mumbai Indians]], CSK has won five IPL titles, making them one of the most successful teams. In addition to winning the Champions League T20 twice, the team has advanced to numerous finals and playoffs. Stephen Fleming is the coach and Ruturaj Gaikwad is the leader of CSK.

	The team won the IPL in 2018 after being suspended for two years due to a betting case. One of India's most valuable cricket teams is CSK.		The team won the IPL in 2018 after being suspended for two years due to a betting case. One of India's most valuable cricket teams is CSK.

	== History ==		== History ==
	Chennai Super Kings (CSK) started its journey in IPL in 2008. The captaincy was given to MS Dhoni who was purchased for a record sum. In their first season, they played really well, reached the final but lost to Rajasthan Royals. The team was recognized for its strong leadership and consistency right from the very beginning.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Franchises for board’s new Twenty20 league \|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/franchises-for-board-s-new-twenty20-league-310819 \|website=ESPNcricinfo \|date=13 September 2007 \|access-date=11 January 2026}}</ref>		Chennai Super Kings (CSK) started its journey in IPL in 2008. The captaincy was given to [[MS Dhoni]] who was purchased for a record sum. In their first season, they played really well, reached the final but lost to [[Rajasthan Royals]]. The team was recognized for its strong leadership and consistency right from the very beginning.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Franchises for board’s new Twenty20 league \|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/franchises-for-board-s-new-twenty20-league-310819 \|website=ESPNcricinfo \|date=13 September 2007 \|access-date=11 January 2026}}</ref>
	<ref>{{cite web \|title=Dhoni fetches $1.5 million in IPL bidding \|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/dhoni-fetches-1-5-million-in-ipl-bidding/articleshow/2799084.cms \|website=The Economic Times \|date=20 February 2008 \|access-date=11 January 2026}}</ref>		<ref>{{cite web \|title=Dhoni fetches $1.5 million in IPL bidding \|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/dhoni-fetches-1-5-million-in-ipl-bidding/articleshow/2799084.cms \|website=The Economic Times \|date=20 February 2008 \|access-date=11 January 2026}}</ref>
	<ref>{{cite web \|title=Indian Premier League 2007/08 Points Table & Standings \|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2007-08-313494/points-table-standings \|website=ESPNcricinfo \|access-date=11 January 2026}}</ref>		<ref>{{cite web \|title=Indian Premier League 2007/08 Points Table & Standings \|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2007-08-313494/points-table-standings \|website=ESPNcricinfo \|access-date=11 January 2026}}</ref>
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	\| rowspan="8" \| Batters		\| rowspan="8" \| Batters
	\| MS Dhoni \|\| WK-Batter		\| [[MS Dhoni]] \|\| WK-Batter
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	\| Sanju Samson \|\| WK-Batter		\| Sanju Samson \|\| WK-Batter
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	\| Ayush Mhatre \|\| Batter		\| Ayush Mhatre \|\| Batter
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	\| Kartik Sharma \|\| WK-Batter		\| [[Kartik Sharma]] \|\| WK-Batter
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	\| Sarfaraz Khan \|\| Batter		\| Sarfaraz Khan \|\| Batter
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	\| Ramakrishna Ghosh \|\| All-Rounder		\| Ramakrishna Ghosh \|\| All-Rounder
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	\| Prashant Veer \|\| All-Rounder		\| [[Prashant Veer]] \|\| All-Rounder
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	\| Matthew William Short \|\| All-Rounder		\| Matthew William Short \|\| All-Rounder

Mr.x: /* Fan Base & Popularity */

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Fan Base & Popularity

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	== Fan Base & Popularity ==		== Fan Base & Popularity ==
	Chennai Super Kings is a team that has the largest and most enthusiastic fan bases among the IPL franchises. The fans who support the team are called the '''"Yellow Army"'''. The team receives enormous support during home games and even in away games. The song '''"Whistle Podu"''' has become synonymous with the team and is often sung by the supporters. CSK is also among the top IPL teams that have the most followers on social media and it is also recognized for its powerful brand value.		Chennai Super Kings is a team that has the largest and most enthusiastic fan bases among the IPL franchises. The fans who support the team are called the '''"Yellow Army"'''. The team receives enormous support during home games and even in away games. The song '''"Whistle Podu"''' has become synonymous with the team and is often sung by the supporters. CSK is also among the top IPL teams that have the most followers on social media and it is also recognized for its powerful brand value.<ref>{{cite web \|title=On ground and on television, CSK is the No.1 team for fans \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/ipl-on-ground-and-on-television-csk-is-the-no-1-team-for-fans-101715963408251.html \|website=Hindustan Times \|date=18 May 2024 \|access-date=11 January 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=Forever 12th Man: Why RCB fans remain loyal after 18 years and no trophy \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/csk-fans-do-a-whistle-podu/article23858596.ece \|website=The Hindu \|access-date=11 January 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=Which IPL Team Has the Most Fans in 2025? Top Loyal & Fan Following Teams \|url=https://blog.cricheroes.com/which-ipl-team-has-most-fans/ \|website=CricHeroes Blog \|date=7 months ago \|access-date=11 January 2026}}</ref>

	Chennai Super Kings has, since the very first season of the IPL, been one of the most reliable teams in that league. Over the years, the franchise has always made it to the playoffs and most of the times it has been in the top four at the end of the league. CSK has built up its reputation based on strong leadership, stability in team selection, and the smart use of older players. The franchise has experienced very few occasions of being out of the playoffs, those were 2020, 2022, and 2024.		Chennai Super Kings has, since the very first season of the IPL, been one of the most reliable teams in that league. Over the years, the franchise has always made it to the playoffs and most of the times it has been in the top four at the end of the league. CSK has built up its reputation based on strong leadership, stability in team selection, and the smart use of older players. The franchise has experienced very few occasions of being out of the playoffs, those were 2020, 2022, and 2024.

Mr.x: /* Performance & Season Summary */

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Performance & Season Summary

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	\| 2025 \|\| 14 \|\| 4 \|\| 10 \|\| 0 \|\| 10/10 \|\| style="background:#F4CCCC;" \| League stage		\| 2025 \|\| 14 \|\| 4 \|\| 10 \|\| 0 \|\| 10/10 \|\| style="background:#F4CCCC;" \| League stage
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			\| colspan="7"; style="text-align:center; font-size:90%; background:#f9f9f9;" \| [https://www.espncricinfo.com/team/chennai-super-kings-335974 '''Source''']
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	\| 2025 \|\| Shivam Dube (357) \|\| Noor Ahmad (24)		\| 2025 \|\| Shivam Dube (357) \|\| Noor Ahmad (24)
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	\| colspan="3"; style="text-align:center; font-size:90%; background:#f9f9f9;" \| [https://www.~~espncricinfo~~.com/~~team~~/chennai-super-kings~~-335974~~ '''Source''']		\| colspan="3"; style="text-align:center; font-size:90%; background:#f9f9f9;" \| [https://www.iplt20.com/teams/chennai-super-kings/archive '''Source''']
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Mr.x: /* Performance & Season Summary */

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Performance & Season Summary

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	\| 2025 \|\| Shivam Dube (357) \|\| Noor Ahmad (24)		\| 2025 \|\| Shivam Dube (357) \|\| Noor Ahmad (24)
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			\| colspan="3"; style="text-align:center; font-size:90%; background:#f9f9f9;" \| [https://www.espncricinfo.com/team/chennai-super-kings-335974 '''Source''']
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Mr.x: /* Indian Premier League Championships */

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Indian Premier League Championships

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	\| 2023 \|\| [[Gujarat Titans]] \|\| CSK Won		\| 2023 \|\| [[Gujarat Titans]] \|\| CSK Won
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			\| colspan="3"; font-size:90%; background:#f9f9f9;" \| [https://www.olympics.com/en/news/indian-premier-league-ipl-winners-list-champions '''Source''']
	\|}		\|}