Chennai Super Kings IPL 2026 Full Schedule: CSK Fixtures, Dates, Timings and Venues | Squad and Coaches

The five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Chennai Super Kings will begin their 2026 campaign against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Monday, March 30. Ruturaj Gaikwad will return to lead CSK after being ruled out midway through last year’s tournament.

Following their disappointing 10th-place finish last year, the franchise made key changes during the off-season. After acquiring Sanju Samson via trade, the Chennai Super Kings management spent heavily on uncapped domestic players Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma, signing them for ₹14.20 crore each.

Chennai Super Kings IPL 2026 Full Schedule

Chennai Super Kings IPL 2026 Venue Details

Chennai Super Kings will compete across multiple venues during their IPL 2026 campaign. The MA Chidambaram Stadium will remain their home ground, where they will aim to make the most of familiar conditions.

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However, Chennai Super Kings will also need to perform well in their seven away matches against strong opponents. Securing wins on the road will be important as they aim to qualify comfortably for the playoffs.

Chennai Super Kings IPL 2026 Home and Away Matches

Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and his squad will enjoy a strong home advantage, playing seven matches at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Making the most of these home fixtures will be crucial for the five-time champions this season.

Apart from their home fixtures, the team will travel to Guwahati, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Delhi, and Lucknow. They will have to deliver consistent performances throughout the tournament to regain winning momentum.

Chennai Super Kings Full Squad IPL 2026

Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Dewald Brevis, Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan

Wicketkeepers: MS Dhoni, Sanju Samson, Kartik Sharma, Urvil Patel

All-Rounders: Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Prashant Veer, Matthew Short, Aman Khan, Zak Foulkes

Bowlers: Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Shreyas Gopal, Gurjapneet Singh, Akeal Hosein, Matt Henry, Rahul Chahar

Chennai Super Kings IPL 2026 Captain and Coaching Staff

Ruturaj Gaikwad returns to lead the Chennai Super Kings. The team will be guided by head coach Stephen Fleming, who continues to play a key role in the upcoming season.

Michael Hussey serves as the batting coach, while Eric Simons handles the bowling department. James Foster is the fielding coach, completing an experienced coaching staff for the upcoming season.

Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad

Head Coach: Stephen Fleming

Batting Coach: Michael Hussey

Bowling Coaches: Sridharan Sriram, Eric Simons

Fielding Coach: Rajiv Kumar

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