Chennai Super Kings
Captain–MS Dhoni
Coach–Stephen Fleming
Owner–Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited
Venue–M. A. Chidambaram Stadium
Batters
MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni, the legendary five-time IPL-winning CSK captain with 5000+ runs and nearly 200 dismissals, remains cricket’s ultimate finisher and will return as an uncapped yet pivotal mentor-player for CSK in TATA IPL 2025 as they chase a sixth title.
Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson, RR’s captain and one of their most consistent run-getters with multiple 350+ seasons including 531 runs in IPL 2024, groomed by Rahul Dravid and known for powerful middle-order batting, has been retained by RR for IPL 2025 to lead another title charge.
Ruturaj Gaikwad
Ruturaj Gaikwad, a consistent Maharashtra opener and CSK mainstay, was retained for INR 6 Cr after a standout 2021 season with 635 runs and a 101*, having first been signed at INR 20 Lakhs in 2019, and continues as one of their most reliable top-order performers.
Dewald Brevis
Dewald Brevis, South Africa’s explosive right-hander dubbed ‘Baby AB’, brings 1787 T20 runs (HS 162), 2023 T20I experience, and previous MI IPL stints, and for TATA IPL 2025 joins CSK for INR 2.2 Cr as Gurjapneet Singh’s replacement, adding powerplay firepower alongside MS Dhoni and Devon Conway.
Ayush Mhatre
Ayush Mhatre, a 17-year-old Mumbai right-handed batter, impressed with a 176 on Irani Cup debut and strong first-class/List A numbers—including breaking Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 150+ youngest record—earning his maiden IPL deal as CSK signed him for INR 30 lakhs as Ruturaj Gaikwad’s replacement for IPL 2025.
Urvil Patel
Urvil Patel, a hard-hitting wicketkeeper-batter from Gujarat and former GT squad member, joins CSK for TATA IPL 2025 as Vansh Bedi’s replacement after a standout 2024/25 season that featured his record 28-ball century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy — the fastest T20 hundred by an Indian and second-fastest overall.
All Rounders
Anshul Kamboj
Anshul Kamboj, a right-arm medium pacer who debuted for MI in 2024, earned a ₹3.40 Cr CSK deal for IPL 2025 after his sensational 10-wicket Ranji innings and his ability to swing and seam the ball both ways.
Jamie Overton
England’s Jamie Overton, a pace-bowling all-rounder known for his express speed and clean ball-striking across formats, was picked up by CSK for IPL 2025 at his base price of INR 1.50 Crore.
Ramakrishna Ghosh
Ramakrishna Ghosh, a pace-bowling all-rounder from Maharashtra who has previously played under Ruturaj Gaikwad, joins CSK for IPL 2025 for ₹30 lakh and will look to make an impact when given an opportunity.
Shivam Dube
Shivam Dube, a powerful left-handed hitter and handy medium-pacer, has been a game-changer for CSK since 2022—playing a key role in their IPL 2023 triumph with 418 runs at 158.33 and contributing to India’s T20 World Cup 2024 win—and remains a vital retained player for TATA IPL 2025.
Bowlers
Khaleel Ahmed
Left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed, known for his sharp new-ball spells and a breakout 19-wicket season for SRH in 2019, brings IPL and international experience to CSK after being signed for INR 4.8 Cr for TATA IPL 2025.
Noor Ahmad
Afghan left-arm wrist-spinner Noor Ahmad, who took 16 wickets for GT in IPL 2023 and impressed internationally, became CSK’s costliest 2025 buy at INR 10 Cr and will form a strong spin trio with Jadeja and Ashwin.
Mukesh Choudhary
Swing bowler Mukesh Choudhary, CSK’s leading wicket-taker in IPL 2022 with 16 scalps, returns for IPL 2025 after limited appearances in 2023–24, re-signed for INR 30 Lakh.
Nathan Ellis
Nathan Ellis is a skilled T20 specialist known for his variations and ability to deliver under pressure. After four seasons with Punjab Kings, he was acquired by CSK for ₹2 crore at the 2025 IPL Auction.
Shreyas Gopal
Shreyas Gopal is an attacking leg-spinner and handy lower-order batter, known for his rare IPL hat-trick against top players. CSK picked him up for ₹30 lakh at the 2025 IPL Auction.
Gurjapneet Singh
Gurjapneet Singh, a 6'3" left-arm pacer known for new-ball movement and extra bounce, has been a CSK and India net bowler. CSK signed him for ₹2.2 crore at the 2025 IPL Auction.