Complete Chennai Super Kings Team Squad 2026
Chennai Super Kings head into IPL 2026 with a balanced squad that combines experience, youth, explosive batting,
versatile all-rounders, and a varied bowling attack. Led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK looks ready to build another competitive season.
CSK Team Squad Overview
The CSK squad features proven performers, experienced finishers, promising domestic names, and impactful overseas players.
Below is a quick look at the team composition.
4
Batters
3
Wicketkeepers
7
All-Rounders
9
Bowlers
8
Overseas Players
CSK Squad 2026 – Complete Table
| Player Name | Role | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad (C) | Batter | Captain |
| MS Dhoni | Wicketkeeper-Batter | WK |
| Sanju Samson | Wicketkeeper-Batter | WK |
| Dewald Brevis | Batter | Overseas |
| Ayush Mhatre | Batter | Indian |
| Sarfaraz Khan | Batter | Indian |
| Shivam Dube | All-Rounder | Indian |
| Jamie Overton | All-Rounder | Overseas |
| Matthew Short | All-Rounder | Overseas |
| Ramakrishna Ghosh | All-Rounder | Indian |
| Aman Khan | All-Rounder | Indian |
| Prashant Veer | All-Rounder | Indian |
| Zak Foulkes | All-Rounder | Overseas |
| Khaleel Ahmed | Bowler | Indian |
| Noor Ahmad | Bowler | Overseas |
| Mukesh Choudhary | Bowler | Indian |
| Anshul Kamboj | Bowler | Indian |
| Shreyas Gopal | Bowler | Indian |
| Gurjapneet Singh | Bowler | Indian |
| Akeal Hosein | Bowler | Overseas |
| Matt Henry | Bowler | Overseas |
| Rahul Chahar | Bowler | Indian |
| Spencer Johnson | Bowler | Overseas |
Key Highlights of the CSK Squad
Strong Batting Core
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, and Dewald Brevis give CSK a mix of stability, stroke play, and aggressive intent at the top.
All-Rounder Depth
With multiple all-rounders in the squad, CSK has excellent flexibility to adapt combinations based on pitch and match situation.
Diverse Bowling Attack
The bowling unit includes left-arm pace, wrist spin, mystery spin, and overseas quicks, giving balance across all phases of the innings.
Suggested Best Playing XI
