CSK Squad 2026 IPL: Full Chennai Super Kings Team Player List
Chennai Super Kings have announced their squad for IPL 2026. One of the most popular and consistently favored teams among cricket fans and IPL followers, CSK’s squad announcement was eagerly awaited by supporters.
After the mega auction, CSK finally revealed their squad, with the team once again being entrusted to the capable hands of top-order batter Ruturaj Gaikwad, who will lead Chennai Super Kings in this edition.
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CSK IPL 2026 Squad
We categorise all CSK players as retained, Trade in and Auction pick system. Each team build their squad by following this pattern.
| Retained | Trade In | Auction Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), M.S. Dhoni, Dewald Brevis, Ayush Mhatre, Urvil Patel, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Shreyas Gopal, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis | Sanju Samson (from RR) | Akeal Hosein, Prashant Veer, Kartik Sharma, Matthew Short, Aman Khan, Sarfaraz Khan, Rahul Chahar, Matt Henry, Zak Foulkes |
Chennai Super Kings are regarded as the most successful team in IPL history, having won the title five times. Let us take a closer look at CSK’s preparations for this season by reviewing their squad.
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| Chennai Super Kings Squad | ||
|---|---|---|
| Batters | All-Rounders | Bowlers |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | Shivam Dube | Noor Ahmad |
| MS Dhoni (WK) | Jamie Overton | Mukesh Choudhary |
| Sanju Samson (WK) | Prashant Veer | Khaleel Ahmed |
| Ayush Mhatre (WK) | Zakary Foulkes | Gurjapneet Singh |
| Dewald Brevis | Aman Khan | Shreyas Gopal |
| Sarfaraz Khan | Nathan Ellis | |
| Urvil Patel (WK) | Akeal Hosein | |
| Kartik Sharma (WK) | Matt Henry | |
| Matt Short | Rahul Chahar | |
If we analyze the squad, CSK’s top order looks extremely strong, featuring quality batters and all-rounders. Similarly, the bowling unit appears well balanced and effective, with names such as Noor Ahmad, Khalil Ahmed, Nathan Ellis, Akila Dananjaya, and Matt Henry included.
Alongside experienced players, some young Indian talents have also been given opportunities in the Chennai Super Kings setup this season.
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Overseas Players in CSK Squad
The overseas players included in CSK’s squad feature both batters and bowlers. However, CSK have traditionally relied more on overseas bowlers. In terms of overseas batting options, only Dewald Brevis and Matthew Short stand out, while the overall overseas selection reflects a stronger focus on strengthening the bowling attack.
| Akeal Hosein | Dewald Brevis |
| Matt Henry | Nathan Ellis |
| Matthew Short | Jamie Overton |
| Zak Foulkss | Noor Ahmed |
