Chennai Super Kings Full Squad for IPL 2026 After Auction
Published - 16 Dec 2025, 09:39 PM | Updated - 16 Dec 2025, 09:40 PM
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Five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings would eye a strong comeback in the upcoming edition after a disappointing performance in IPL 2025, as they made a lot of changes in the middle of the season
The team would hope to start the tournament on the right note. This article comprises the full squad of Chennai Super Kings for the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League.
Chennai Super Kings Full Squad for IPL 2026 After Auction
Retentions Made by Chennai Super Kings
CSK has traded and retained a good mix of young and experienced players like Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ayush Mhatre, and Dewald Brevis.
Key Players For Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026
Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson, who has been traded to CSK from RR for the 2026 season of the IPL, will bat in the top three in all likelihood and add much-needed experience to a batting order that comprises a lot of youngsters.
Sanju also brings with him an option who can keep wickets if MS Dhoni decides to take a rest for a few games in what is a long tournament, along with being a good fielder in the outfield as well.
Ruturaj Gaikwad
The captain of the Chennai Super Kings, Ruturaj Gaikwad, would want to make up for the games that he wasn't a part of due to the injury he picked up in IPL 2025
Ruturaj's absence came to haunt the former IPL champions in a big way, as CSK had to make a few mid-season hirings due to various injuries
It would be interesting to see if Ruturaj continues to bat up the middle order, as it was the decision taken by him in the previous season.
Dewald Brewis
One of the few positives that came out for the Chennai Super Kings in what was a disappointing run last season was the performance of Dewald Brewis, who came as a breath of fresh air in an underperforming middle order.
The South African batter, in no time, has become a vital part of the team and would be banked upon to have a good outing and control the team's middle order in the upcoming season.
Anshul Kamboj
CSK would back its fast bowling unit, which includes young fast bowlers like Anshul Kamboj, to get the team off to a good start by picking wickets in the first six overs in IPL 2026, which wasn't the case last season.
Performance of Chennai Super Kings in IPL
CSK has been one of the most successful teams in the history of IPL, with five titles in the bag and would wish to make it six by winning the next edition.
Chennai Super Kings Full Squad for IPL 2026 After Auction
| Purse Spent: | ₹122.60 Cr | Purse Left: | ₹2.40 Cr | |
| Players Bought: | 25 / 25 | Overseas Buys: | 8 / 8 | |
| Player | Status | Type | Base Price (Cr) | Sold Price (Cr) |
| Sanju Samson | Retained | BAT | - | 18 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | Retained | BAT | - | 18 |
| Kartik Sharma | NEW | BAT | 0.3 | 14.2 |
| Prashant Veer | NEW | AR | 0.3 | 14.2 |
| Shivam Dube | Retained | AR | - | 12 |
| Noor Ahmad | Retained | BOWL | - | 10 |
| Rahul Chahar | NEW | BOWL | 1 | 5.2 |
| Khaleel Ahmed | Retained | BOWL | - | 4.8 |
| MS Dhoni | Retained | BAT | - | 4 |
| Anshul Kamboj | Retained | AR | - | 3.4 |
| Gurjapneet Singh | Retained | BOWL | - | 2.2 |
| Dewald Brevis | Retained | BAT | - | 2.2 |
| Nathan Ellis | Retained | BOWL | - | 2 |
| Akeal Hosein | NEW | BOWL | 2 | 2 |
| Matt Henry | NEW | BOWL | 2 | 2 |
| Matthew Short | NEW | AR | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Jamie Overton | Retained | AR | - | 1.5 |
| Sarfaraz Khan | NEW | BAT | 0.75 | 0.75 |
| Zak Foulkes | NEW | AR | 0.75 | 0.75 |
| Aman Khan | NEW | AR | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Shreyas Gopal | Retained | BOWL | - | 0.3 |
| Ayush Mhatre | Retained | BAT | - | 0.3 |
| Ramakrishna Ghosh | Retained | AR | - | 0.3 |
| Urvil Patel | Retained | BAT | - | 0.3 |
| Mukesh Choudhary | Retained | BOWL | - | 0.3 |
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